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PZ 3503/40 'HH Shaikh Muhammed bin Isa Al Khalifa' [‎10r] (19/54)

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The record is made up of 1 file (25 folios). It was created in 20 Jun 1940-8 Aug 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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Communications on this sul
should be addressed to:—
THE UNDER-SECRETARY jOF
STATE,
and the following number quoted.
89009/159/40.
sir,
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a COLONIAL OFFICE,
^ DOWNING ST.,
S.W.i.
1L\ February, 1941.
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With reference to Mr.Peel’s
letter P.Z. 3737/40 Secret of 2.7.40,
I am directed by Lord Moyne to
enclose a copy of a despatch from The
Officer Administering the Government
of Malta, regarding certain charges
incurred by that Government on behalf
of Sheik Mohammed Benisa al Khalifa
of Bahrein after his departure from
Malta, for such action as may seem to
the Secretary of State for India
appropriate.
2* The two bills referred to in
the despatch are also enclosed.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
THB UNLBk SECKSTARY
OF STATE,
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. .
RECd. POL. DEPt.
22FEB 941
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.

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File contains correspondence regarding assistance provided by the British Government to transport Mohamed bin Isa al Khalifa, the brother of Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa [King of Bahrain], his son, and three companions from Malta to Alexandria, following the recall of Italian ship the Calitea to Italy at the start of the Second World War. The main correspondents are: 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 Officer Administering the Government of Malta; the Secretary of State for the Colonies; the Under Secretary of State; 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. (Roland Tennyson Peel and John Percival Gibson) and 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. In general there is a willingness from government officials to assist; however some concern over the loyalty of Mohamed bin Isa al Khalifa to the Crown is expressed.

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1 file (25 folios)
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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 27; 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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