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'File 6/10 IV Air Agreements' [‎115r] (229/556)

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The record is made up of 1 file (276 folios). It was created in 7 Jan 1947-31 Dec 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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Telegram
frX!
From
To
No.300•
Dated the 6th May, 1948
Code
Political, Kuwait.
Prodrome, Bahrain
>
Your telegram No.390 May 3rd. Kuwait Civil Air
Agreement.
2. Shaikh agrees verbally to six months extension of
agreement but is anxious lest this should involve delay in decision
connected with new aerodrome. May I assure him when obtaining J
agreement in writing that plans for the new aerodrome will not be
affected by this extension.
Pblitical
MB.
/ r
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This file contains papers relating to the maintenance and control of air landing facilities at Kuwait. Most of the papers discuss the air agreements negotiated with the ruler of Kuwait, as well as future air routes, and the increasing popularity of air travel following the exploration of the interior of the Arabian Peninsula for mineral deposits. Some papers also discuss the use of air facilities by various oil companies such as the Anglo Iranian Oil Company and the Arabian American Oil Company.

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1 file (276 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 278; 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 present in parallel between ff 1-277; these numbers are also written in pencil and circled, but are crossed through.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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