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File 110/1917 'Arabia: Printed Correspondence.' [20r] (44/616)
The record is made up of 1 volume (299 folios). It was created in 14 Nov 1916 - 1 Oct 1919. It was written in English and French. 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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for truth, as this is characteristic of His Majesty and His Majesty’s
Government.
If His Majesty’s Government wish to send a commission to us to give
0* judgment for settlement of the troubles and fixing boundaries it will be
suitable and we shall be very grateful.
I beg Your Excellency to answer as soon as possible and accept my best
respects. I have nothing more to say. May you for ever be protected.
“ Sealed by Bin Saud.” I am sending my comments in continuation, finds.
13
Telegram P., No. 970, dated the 14th (received 15th) June 1919.
From—His Majesty’s High Commissioner, Egypt, Cairo,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
• Serial No. 12.
evident that Bin Saud will
f Serial No. 147, Part IX.
(Addressed London Foreign Office; sent to Baghdad).
Clear the line. I have received the following No. 615, dated June 12th,
from Wilson at Jeddah:—“ My im
mediately preceding telegram.* It is
not comply unconditionally with His Majesty’s
Government’s peremptory orders.f
“ 2. Only two courses appear possible, short of British or Allied interven
tion with Moslem troops, ( 1 ) to inform Bin Saud that non-compliance will be
treated in manner indicated in His Majesty’s Government’s message to him.
( 2 ) To make allowances for difficulties owing to unrest among his tribesmen
mentioned in his letter and to endeavour to arrange the meeting which was
suggested in my telegram { W.-611 of
June 11 th.
$ Serial No. 9.
“3. Considering Bin Saud’s present strong military position vis-a-vis,
Hedjaz and fanatical spirit of his followers the result of ( 1 ) might well be his
early occupation of Mecca unless tribes rally in sufficient numbers round King
of which there is at present no indication probably due to fear of Akhwan and
their widespread propaganda.
“ 4. Probably the second course would stop further fighting until after
meeting, thus giving more time for His Majesty’s Government to consider
difficult situation and its possible developments—also measures if any to he
taken to prevent Akhwan occupation of Mecca should meeting (? not) result in
agreement; finally King would have more time to collect an army.
<c 5. As it is all important to gain time I have reluctantly come to the
conclusion that under existing circumstances second course appears advisable
if this is approved, we should insist on Bin Saud retiring his forces to Qunsaliya
and guaranteeing safety of mission, King should at the same time be told
that pending result of meeting his forces are not to move east of Taif-Asheira
line, i.e., guarantee to this effect be given Bin Saud.
“ 6 . Owing to recent defeats on top of severe mental strain of last three
years, King is in hysterical condition and anticipates (gr. undec.) strongest
opposition and possible abdication if meeting decided on. May perhaps with
Abdulla’s assistance overcome this opposition.
“7. If proposed meeting is approved by His Majesty’s Government
(recommend ?) in message to King he be asked to depute Abdulla as his
representative on grounds that he himself would probably be adverse to
attending.
“ 8 . Am merely acknowledging receipt of Bin Saud’s letter and informing
him that it has been forwarded to His Majesty’s Government by telegraph
and that reply will be forwarded as soon as received.
“ 9. King Hussain’s concurrence in proposed meeting should be obtained
before message to Bin Saud announcing meeting is forwarded from here.
“ Submit that Bin Saud’s new claim to pilgrimage territory up to
Taif-Asheira is evidence of his ambitious schemes. ’’
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The file contains miscellaneous printed correspondence received by 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. from the Government of India, relating to Arabia and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
The main correspondents are the Secretary of State for India; the British High Commissioner, Egypt; 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 Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. ; 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. , Aden; the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Department; the Viceroy of India; General Officer Commanding, Forces in Egypt; General Officer Commanding, Force D; the Chief of the General Staff; and the Arab Bureau. The file also includes correspondence from Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd], and Emir Abdulla, Minister of Foreign Affairs [ʿAbdullāh bin Ḥusayn al-Hāshimī].
The papers include information on: arms; the Mesopotamian Campaign, the Arab Revolt, and the First World War; the activities of Ibn Saud (also referred to as Bin Saud), King Hussain of the Hedjaz [Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī, King of the Hejaz [al-Ḥijāz]] (also referred to as the (Grand) Sheriff of Mecca), and Ibn Rashid (also referred to as Bin Rashid) [Saʿūd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Rashīd, Emir of Ha'il]; the blockade of Koweit [Kuwait], including statements of imports and exports; the activities of Harry St John Bridger Philby; the dispute over Khurma; and the Akhwan [Ikhwan].
The French language content of the papers consists of two items of diplomatic correspondence.
The file includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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- 1 volume (299 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 110 (Arabia: Printed Correspondence) consists of one volume only.
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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 301; 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.
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- File 110/1917 'Arabia: Printed Correspondence.'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:6v, 8v:13r, 14v:16v, 18r:29r, 30v:42v, 45v:48r, 50v:78r, 78r:78v, 78v:81r, 81r:81v, 81v:82r, 82r:82v, 82v:83v, 84v:90v, 92v:106r, 106r:106v, 106v:108r, 108r:108v, 108v:133v, 136r:145v, 147v:179r, 181r:188r, 189v:192v, 194v:198v, 200r:212v, 214r:231v, 233v:245v, 246v:251v, 253v:254v, 256v:258v, 262r, 263r:263v, 267r:268r, 269v:270v, 272r:274v, 276r:281r, 283r:294r, 295v:297r, 298r:300v, back-i
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