!['File 6/7 I Kuwait landing ground' [‎156r] (316/524)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x00012b/IOR_R_15_5_280_0316.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'File 6/7 I Kuwait landing ground' [‎156r] (316/524)")
'File 6/7 I Kuwait landing ground' [156r] (316/524)
The record is made up of 1 file (258 folios). It was created in 1 Jan 1929-21 Sep 1939. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
(o.Vi
Confidential,
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
Department.
’'3
[N. B,-
-This is cm ORIGINAL MESSAGE, sent by 'post to save telegraphic
expense mid undue use of the wires, but intended to be treated, on
receipt,, with the same expedition as if it had been telegraphed. To
save time and formalities it is worded and signed as if it had been
so despatched^
From
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.
,
Bushire.
Ta
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.
,
Kuwait•
No. 945-S of 1934.
Bated
f \^<r
6th October, J$# 4 ?
Reference correspondence ending with
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.
Printed
Letter No.883-S, dated the 11th September 1934. Bandar Shuwaikh
Area.
2. Copy of correspondence cited in the margin is enclosed.
— 1 — ) Please inform the
l - ) Shaikh of Kuwait
2. Air liinietry l.tfr K«.S.310M/;a« II/S.6, > f U ‘ K H1 ‘
dated the 29th August 1934, to t esty ’ s Government
Office. ' iv.djcc j
do not at present wish
to take up the option on the Bandar Shuwaikh area, hut that they
would be glad if he would inform the PoUtical Agent before dis
posing of the land to other interests so that His Majesty's
Government/
DC FP—l B65S&P—(M-1821)— 27 9-32—2,50,000
About this item
- Content
This file contains correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Kuwait, the British Air Ministry and RAF Command in Iraq regarding the construction of a landing ground for aircraft in Kuwait. Proposals on costs of construction, potentially appropriate locations, and licensing matters are variously discussed alongside occasional correspondence with the Ruler of Kuwait and 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 Bahrain on the same subject.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (258 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 260; 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. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 18-59, and ff 196-198; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
- Written in
- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'File 6/7 I Kuwait landing ground' [156r] (316/524), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/5/280, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100054032388.0x000075> [accessed 3 February 2025]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100054032388.0x000075
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100054032388.0x000075">'File 6/7 I Kuwait landing ground' [‎156r] (316/524)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100054032388.0x000075"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x00012b/IOR_R_15_5_280_0316.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x00012b/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/5/280
- Title
- 'File 6/7 I Kuwait landing ground'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:138v, 140r:204v, 206r:230v, 232r:232v, 234r:239v, 242r:245v, 249r:249v, 251r:259v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence