'P.A's Private file (Major T. Hickinbotham C.I.E., O.B.E.)'

Content

This file contains Arabic language correspondence between Major Tom Hickinbotham, 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, and numerous Bahraini figures, including members of the ruling family (such as Shaikh Salmān bin Ḥamad Āl Khalīfah, the Ruler of Bahrain) and several prominent merchants.

The correspondence primarily consists of short, formal letters accepting invitations to dinner at the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and others acknowledging various gifts and visits. The majority of the correspondence is in Arabic with English translations included for some letters.

The file also contains a limited number of letters from individuals outside of Bahrain including members of the ruling families of Kuwait and Abu Dhabi.

Extent and format

1 file (92 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 94; 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 2-92; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.

Written in

Arabic and English in Arabic and Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/2/923

History of this record

Date(s)

20 Oct 1943-14 Sep 1944 (CE, Gregorian)

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'P.A's Private file (Major T. Hickinbotham C.I.E., O.B.E.)', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/2/923, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000241.0x000192> [accessed 27 August 2024]

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