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File 3939/1926 Pt 6 'Revision of Aitchison's Treaties. Persian Gulf Section.' [‎337r] (109/818)

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The record is made up of 1 item (408 folios). It was created in 16 Aug 1929-9 Dec 1932. 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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PERSIAN GULF— Nejd —NO. VI—1925.
43
entice tribes belonging to the other Government or to encourage them to emigrate
from their country into the other country.
^ Article 9.
The Governments of Nejd and Trans-Jordan may not correspond with the
Chiefs and Sheikhs of tribes subject to the other State on official or political
matters.
Article 10.
The forces of Nejd and Trans-Jordan may not cross the common frontier in
pursuit of offenders, except with the consent of both Governments.
Article 11,
Sheikhs of tribes who hold an official position or who have flags showing that
they are the leaders of armed forces may not display their flags m the territory
of the other State.
Article 12.
Free passage will be granted by the Governments of Nejd and Trans J or
to travellers and pnlgrims, provided they conform to those regulations a ^
travel and pilgrimage which may be in force in Nejd and Trans Jor an.
Government will inform the other of any regulation issued b\ it in this matter.
Article 13.
His Britannic Majesty’s Government undertake to secure freedom of transit
at all times to merchants who are subjects of Nejd for the prosecution
trade between Nejd and Syria in both directions : and to secure exem I
customs and other duty for all merchandise in transit which may cross ex a
dated Territory on its way from Nejd to Syria or from S\ na to ’ 0 .
tion that such merchants and their caravans shall submit to w atever
inspection may be necessary* and that they shall be in possession o a
from their Government certifying that they are bond fide merchants , a P
vided that trading caravans carrying merchandise will follow e.^ta is 3
to be agreed upon hereafter, for their entry into and this exit from the Mandated
Territory ; it being understood that the above restrictions vill not app y
ing caravans whose trade is confined to camels and other amma s. or
uiigrating in accordance with the preceding Articles of tin present g ,
His Britannic Majesty’s Government further undertake to secure
facilities as may be possible to merchants who are sujects o (j‘ an
cross the area under British Mandate.
Article 14.
This Agreement will remain in force for so long as His Britannic Majesty’s
Government are entrusted with the Mandate of Trans-Jordan.

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This part relates to the Government of India's decision to issue a revised edition of Aitchison's Treaties (full title: A Collection of Treaties, Engagements and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries ), with revised narratives for each geographical area covered, incorporating the principal events that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition in 1909.

The part contains two copies of proofs for the following revised narratives: Treaties and Engagements Relating to the Arab Principalities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (ff 305-328 and ff 617-640) and Treaties and Engagements Relating to Oman (Muscat) (ff 406-422 and ff 641-657). Also included are copies of related treaties, agreements, and correspondence for the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (ff 329-405 and ff 540-616) and Oman sections (ff 423-477 and ff 485-539), which cover the periods 1806-1927 and 1798-1928 respectively.

The proofs are accompanied by interdepartmental correspondence discussing the contents of the narratives, and the possibility of amendments and additions being made, such as for the parts entitled 'The Wahabis and Nejd' and 'Kuwait' in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. section. In addition, the correspondence discusses the question of whether to include recently concluded agreements with Mohammerah [Khorramshahr] and Kuwait in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. section. Also included is a list of anomalies and misprints that have been identified in the proofs.

The main correspondents are as follows: the Foreign Secretary to the Government of India; officials of 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, Colonial Office, and the Government of India's Foreign and Political Department.

The French language material consists of a small amount of the aforementioned treaties and agreements.

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