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PZ 5443/31 'Transjordan: political situation reports' [284v] (30/518)
The record is made up of 1 file (253 folios). It was created in 25 Aug 1931-4 Dec 1934. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to monthly reports of the British Resident, Amman, on the political situation in Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan from July 1931 to October 1934.
The reports discuss a range of political matters including:
- the relationship of the Emir with his Government
- activities of the diwan staff
- topics discussed in press
- activity of Arab nationalist politicians
The file features the following principal correspondents: the High Commissioner for Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan (General Sir Arthur Grenfell Wauchope); the British Resident, Amman (Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Charles Henry Fortnom Cox); and the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (253 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 274, and terminates at f 529, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/L/PS/12/37
- Title
- PZ 5443/31 'Transjordan: political situation reports'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, 273r:527v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence