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'File 38/3 II P. C. L. Qatar Concession' [123r] (245/336)
The record is made up of 1 file (166 folios). It was created in 21 May 1947-7 Oct 1949. 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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PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT (QATAR) LIMITED
Qatar,
August 2nd, 1949.
Dear Mr. Lermitte,
I am enclosing a letter from Shaik Saud Ibn Abdul F.ahman
for 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.
, Bahrein.
The Captain of H.M.S. Flamingo instructed me to inform
Shaik Saud that he would be prepared to carry a letter from him
to the P.A. Unfortunately the letter was not ready by the time
the Flamingo sailed, from V/akara. The Captain therefore suggested
that I might be able to arrange for its arrival.
It is forwarded therefore for disposal as you think fit. In
forwarding it I beg to make the following comments.
Shaik Saud is very anxious to see the P.A. and is willing to
come to Bahrein at any time.
I
From the moment he was informed by me that the instructions not
to interfere came from 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.
all interference with
Company work in the Wakara area ceased. He pointed out that this
is first time that he has received any instructions verbal or
written from the P.A.
His refusal to go aboard the Flamingo was the result of a fear
of being abducted and not due to truculence or lack of respect for
the F.A.^ These are my own impressions and not confirmed by any
statements from Saud himself.
He has no anti-Company or anti-British feelings. He is
perfectly friendly but refuses to have anything more to do with the
Ruler until the P.A. intervenes.
He is a strong man in his own small right and if the matter
could be settled satisfactorily, he could, I feel, be of use to
the Company.
There have been further demonstrations from other members of the
Ruler's family today in an attempt to extract money from him. A big
conference was held at Ryhan and I understand the poor relations
numbered about 50 and were in very determined mood. Sanctions have
been threatened both economic by closing portions of the Suq and more
violent methods. Up to the time of writing I have heard no results of
the conference. A report is being prepared and will be sent through
the normal channels.
Shaik Saud is not amongst these latest supplicants. Everyone is
rather tired of the old Ruler and have given up hope that H.M.G. will
be aMe to mend his ways for him so that they are beginning to use
their own methods.
In the latest party the prime movers are the brothers of the
Ruler, Abdul Azeez, Sultan, Fahed, Nasr bin Khalid and his brothers.
The sons of Ahmed bin Jassim, Moh’d and Ali bin Jassim,the more
wealthy brothers of the Ruler, are I understand attempting to act
as peacemakers.
I have taken the liberty of writing you direct in this matter
as it seemed best for the enclosed to arrive without delay and by
the most direct means.
I can definitely guarantee to produce Shaik Saud for the P.A.
this time provided notice is given.
Yours sincerely,
(Sgd.) C.E.S.Tirbutt
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The volume contains correspondence relating to the work of Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited, a subsidiary of Petroleum Concessions Limited, in Qatar. The correspondence is principally between 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. 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 Bahrain [ Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. ], representatives of Petroleum Concessions Limited (at their offices in Bahrain and the United Kingdom) and Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited, the Foreign Office, 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 Government of India, the Senior Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the Staff Liaison Officer (RAF) in Bahrain, and the ruler of Qatar, Abdulla bin Qasim al Thani [‘Abdullāh bin Qāsim Āl Thānī].
The papers contained in the file cover the following matters:
- use of certain radio frequencies by Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited;
- jurisdiction of the Shaikh of Qatar over non-Qatari and non-British subjects in his country;
- employment of foreign nationals, including Iranian drivers and mechanics, Palestinian welders and other technicians, and Hungarians and Romanians;
- employment of the Lebanese firm Contracting and Trading Company to recruit skilled labour;
- use of the telegraphic address PETROQAT QATAR by Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited;
- the provision of meat for workers in the field;
- the extent of the Qatar concession, specifically if it covers its waters and islands;
- interference in the erection of navigational buoys by Su'aad bin Abdur Rehman Al-Thani, Shaikh of Wakrah;
- advance payment of concession royalties to Shaikh ‘Abdullāh of Qatar;
- the Shaikh of Bahrain's claims on Zubarah 18th-century town located 105 km from Doha. .
Folios 155-66 are internal office notes.
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- 1 file (166 folios)
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The file is arranged chronologically.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover and terminates at the back cover; 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 also present in parallel between ff 2-152; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
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- Title
- 'File 38/3 II P. C. L. Qatar Concession'
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- 101r:102v, 123r:123v
- Author
- Tirbutt, C E S
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