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PZ 5443/31 'Transjordan: political situation reports' [324r] (109/518)
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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• 4 -
he hse coneant^d to sign but ie much annoyed,
Ab regards the route to be followed
on hie journey to England and back, the Amir has been
ridden off his scheme to come back via Europe and
Turkey, because the grant made for the expenses of
the journey would not have, covered this. He is going
by sea to Marseilles and then across country, but on
his return will travel by long sea.
Preparatory to his departure
His Highness has paid visits during the last few days
to Jaffa, Turks rem, Nablus and Gaza where he has been
entertained by the Notables. I am told that Politics
were avoided and do not know what was arranged.
5. Following on the reports of the Ami#i
and Shaker^s activities in the Hedjaz, the Amir was
asked to agree that the Sheikhs be warned that they
must remain clear of any interference# He agreed that
such a warning be given by the Arab Legion, but
protested that it was unnecessary.
King Ali arrived by car from Baghdad
on the 16th and left again for Switzerland on the 23ro*
Luring part of his stay here the Damad Sheri f Add el
was also the Amir* s guest. Sherif Abdel Mejia is the
son of Sherif Ali Haiaar whom the i urks wished to make
Sherif of Mecca in place of the Amir’s Father. Until
recently the two families were at enmity but tney are
now reconciled and it is probable that Talal will marry
AbdeiMejid’s sister.
7.
The report /
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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.
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- 1 file (253 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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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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- IOR/L/PS/12/37
- Title
- PZ 5443/31 'Transjordan: political situation reports'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, 273r:527v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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