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Coll 30/192(2) ‘Persian Gulf. Defence Bahrein. Supply of ammunition to the Bahrein Govt by H.M.Govt.’ [‎25r] (51/54)

The record is made up of 1 file (27 folios). It was created in 18 Nov 1939-29 Jul 1940. 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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expeditious than the ordinary mail and is cheaper than the telegraph. It is intended to be treated,
on receipt, with the same expedition as if it had been telegraphed. To save time and to obviate
formalities tl is drafted »» the form of a telegram. It is authenticated by the signature of a
responsible officer of the Department.]
Office of the Political Kesldeiitt
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Kin Majesty** secretary of State for Iniifef
London*
secretary to the OoTerkiisent of Irulfe#
External affaire Departsiect,
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lieference
xxjuc.axxxx p 0 xitical .gent, Balurain*
Enbject t ajaounition for imhrain*
Political Fgcnt, ?®3rrz.lri 0 that ssoat of the stock of
•dC3 as^unition possessed by the Bahrain GoTermaent is old and unfit
for use with machine guns* in view of the fact that, unlike Kusait
and Muscat, inhere arms and ammunition for defence purposes are be in*
presented by Hie Majesty’s Government, the Bahrain Govvrwacnt is
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purchasing its requirements, and having regard to the shaikh of
Bahrain** generous gift of £ 30,000/- to His Majesty** ‘overntent, f
1 recommend that 100,000 rounds of *303 ssnsnxnition of fresh make
should be presented by His Majesty** Government to the Bahrain
meat* in order to avoid delay actual supply could perhaps be aade
from stocks in India •
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iolltloal tesident in the iersian Gulf*

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The file contains papers, mostly correspondence, relating to the gift of 100,000 rounds of ammunition from the British Government to Shaikh Sir Hamad bin Isa al Khalifah, Ruler of Bahrain (also spelled Bahrein in the file).

The main correspondents are as follows: 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 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 Government of India External Affairs Department; the Government of India Defence Department; the Ministry of Supply; the Treasury; 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. , Bahrain; and Shaikh Sir Hamad bin Isa al Khalifah.

The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 file (27 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 inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 26; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The file has one foliation anomaly, f 10a.

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Coll 30/192(2) ‘Persian Gulf. Defence Bahrein. Supply of ammunition to the Bahrein Govt by H.M.Govt.’ [‎25r] (51/54), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/3931, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100061376425.0x000034> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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