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File 522/1922 Pt 4 'Persian Gulf: Bahrein: Internal' [252r] (508/616)
The record is made up of 1 volume (304 folios). It was created in 5 Mar 1924-16 Sep 1931. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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Serial No. 293. Telegram R., from the Honourable the Political
Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire, No. 321, dated the 19th
(and received the 20th) February 1924.
(Sent by post to Bahrein.)
Your telegram No. 315-S. (Serial No. 285).
Draft agreement between deputy Sheikh and de Grenier forwarded last
mail of February 18th.
2 . Neither
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.
nor myself feel competent to say what staff
of Indian revenue survey should have. I would suggest a small staff to start
with to be increased if survey finds large staff necessary. Area to be sur
veyed not very large and mostly date gardens and lucerne fields. Officer with
revenue or Tapu experience preferable.
3. Have made some suggestions to
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.
for simpler arrange
ment for reform of Pearling (copy posted you yesterdav) but do not yet know
if arrangement feasible.
4.
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.
writes that he and Mr. Bower had decided and were
just about to inform me that in view T of steady increase of customs receipts
due to improved administration no increase of ad valorem percentage neces
sary at present.
5. Unless Assistant
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.
capable of supervising raising of
Levy Corps in addition to his duty is appointed at an early date we consider
essential immediate appointment of British Commandant as stated in my
telegram No. 229 (Serial No. 283).
6 . It seems eminently advisable and desirable to get Hamad’s sons
clean away from their present environment.
Serial No. 293 {a). —Telegram R., to the Honourable the Political Resi
dent in
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire, No. 404-S., dated the 22nd Feb
ruary 1924.
(Repeated Bahrein.)
Your letter 89-S., February 2nd (Serial No. 295). Would you consider
f rant of an honour to Shaikh Hamad in this Birthday list premature?
'lease telegraph your views urgently.
Serial No. 29U- — To Messrs. Bhaishanker Kanga and Girdharlal, Solici
tors, Albert Buildings, Bombay, No. 480-X, dated Delhi, the 23rd
February 1924.
Representation on behalf of Sheikh Isa of Bahrein.
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 1834, dated
the 13th February 1924 (Serial No. 292), and to say that the matter is receiv
ing attention, and a further communication will be sent to you after the
receipt of the local authorities report.
Serial No 29A (a). —Telegram R., from the Honourable the Political
Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire, No. 355, dated (and
received) the 24th February 1924.
Your telegram No. 404-S. [Serial No. 293 (a)} Yes, I think it would
be .rood thing to give Shaikh Hamad an honour and either promote him to
honorary K.C.S.I., or grant him honorary K.C.I.E., whichever Govern-
ment prefers as most convenient.
Serial No 295 From the Honourable 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.
, Bushire, Memorandum No. 124-S. of 1924, dated 17th
(received 25th) February 1924.
Reference Foreign and Political Department telegram No. 315-S, dated
8 th February 1924 (Serial No. 285). I enclose a^copy of a memorandum
No. 122-S., dated 15th February, I have sent to
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.
, Bahrein,
on the subject of the reform of the Pearling Industry.
I have given Major Daly a rough outline of my ideas on the subject
demi-officiallv some little time ago, but events m Bahrain and pressure of
more important work has prevented the matter being pursued.
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Correspondence, minutes, memoranda, and draft papers relating to the internal affairs of Bahrain. The papers are mostly copies exchanged between 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. , Foreign Office, and Colonial Office, and forms part of the interdepartmental discussion of matters such as: petitions to the British Government by the Baharnah community in Bahrain complaining about oppression by the Bahrain Government; Wahhabi influence in Bahrain and the protests of the Dowasir tribe over British-backed reforms in the country; the poor treatment of the Baharnah in Qatif by the authorities there; and Shaikh Isa bin Ali's memorial to the Government of India following his removal as the ruler of Bahrain.
Correspondence included as enclosures is mostly between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain, the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the High Commissioner in Baghdad, the Government of India (Foreign and Political Department), the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. , the British Legation in Jedda, Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifah [Shaikh ‘Īsá bin ‘Alī Āl Khalīfah], and his legal representatives, Bhaishanker Kanga and Girdharilal.
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- 1 volume (304 folios)
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The volume is arranged in chronological order from the back to the front.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 306; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:149v, 150v:161r, 162v:190v, 193r:197v, 199r:202v, 210r:213v, 216r:218v, 221r:223v, 226r:230r, 232v:233v, 235r:239v, 241r:263r, 264r:264v, 273r:292v, 294r:298r, 300r:305v, back-i
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