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Coll 29/111 'Bushire: provision of transport for tours of Political Resident' [‎102r] (203/649)

The record is made up of 1 file (320 folios). It was created in 23 Sep 1939-22 May 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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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. ,
Whitehall,
London, S«W. 1.
Ext, 1905/45
Dear Chapman,
Would you please refer to Dale’s letter to Cleary of the
20th April about the EVADNE.
«7e had thought it was understood that the ship would be
required for 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. for a considerable period
(some years at least) and we do not think it would be worth while
to make the extensive alterations contemplated if she might have
to be handed back again at the end of six months. In the
circumstances now explained by Dale we feel that the right course
is to examine the possibilities of acquiring some other vessel
instead, and we note in this connection his statement that other
yachts are now coming forward for disposal. '.7e were rather
surprised by the suggestion that some work had already been done
on the EVADNE to fit her up for 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. since our
information was that she was still in commission in the
Mediterranean, Perhaps you could let us know what the position
in fact is.
In these circumstances we should be most grateful for your
advice on the likelihood of obtaining some other suitable vessel
now that the European warKft£ trs >e. cloo». Perhaps it
might even be more economical to convert another type of naval
vessel, e.g, a frigate or a sloop for the purpose, if there is
likely to be a surplus of these when the war ends. V/e think
you know pretty well the kind of vessel we want and the purpose
for which it will be required. The matter has been under
discussion for many months and we had hoped that a settlement was
in sight. We regard the matter as really urgent and we suggest
that the most promising way of making progress would be by way of
discussion with your peopletoCUi.tf.T. Perhaps you would suggest
a suitable date for a meeting CTi-frh'C'r ■tewaiiJ.r' , L'Ni i " > g‘n , d uf ThlD ' week
early next week.
I am sending a copy of this letter to Dale.
Yours sincerely
R.S. Chapman Esq.,
Admiralty,
HARRISON
Whitehall,
S.W.1,

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The file concerns the provision of transport facilities for tours of 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. at Bushire to the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , by ship and aircraft.

The file is composed of 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. at Bushire, the Viceroy, the British Legation at Tehran, the Treasury, 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 Secretary of State for India, the Air Ministry, the Ministry of War, the Admiralty, the Government of India, and Camper & Nicholsons Limited.

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1 file (320 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 322; 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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