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Coll 29/114 'Facilities for export of cars for use of consular officers in the Persian Gulf' [‎69r] (141/186)

The record is made up of 1 file (90 folios). It was created in 16 Oct 1944-24 Oct 1947. 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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Koveober, 19Mv
^ encloae herewith an extract from a letter I have
received from H. C.J* Pelly, H.M. Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Kuwait,
aliQ is as you know proposing to bqy a (Chevrolet car from your
Ministry* I understand that you are only concerned with*
shipping the oar, and I have written separately to
Mr. J. Smith, Room 540 at North Gate, regarding j£r* Felly’s
requirements in respect of tyres and spares, and as enclosing
a copy of the ehole extract from Mr. Polly’s letter.
I enclose throe forms k.C.B.5/2 which I have filled up
so far as is possible. I am asking Mr. Pally to oonfirm
that he wishes the oar to be insured for both marine risk and
war risk.
You will see that he has suggested that the K.A.S.C. or
other military authority at Basra should deliver the car to
the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Kuwait. I do not know if this will be
possible to arrange, but no doubt your representative in Basra
wfrn •wwhat-is possible. tan* will be in the best position
to advise.
As regards payment, this can either be by Mr. Pally
fliroct to you, or if you would prefer it you could send in your
account to the 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. , and leave us to re-claim from
Mr* Pelly.
Tours sincerely.
B.C. Bearden, Esq.,
K.C.B.5* Ministry of War Transport,
Berkeley Square House,
Berkeley Square,
F - A. K. HARRISON

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The file concerns the supply of cars for use of consular officers in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

The file contains correspondence between the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Bahrain, the Foreign Office, the 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. , the British Legation at Tehran, the Government of India, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of War Transports, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the UK High Commissioner in India, Lloyd's London, and Hogg, Robinson and Capel-Cure.

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1 file (90 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 (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 92; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, 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.

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