'File 19/116 VII (C 21) Oppression of Bahrain subjects by the ruling family: miscellaneous correspondence' [36r] (73/250)
The record is made up of 1 file (121 folios). It was created in 3 Jan 1922-17 Aug 1925. 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.
Jrom - Shaikh Hifiz wahbah, a fomer School Teacher at. Bahrain
Yo - 'ihe political Res ident ,?ers ian Gulf, Bushir-e
Dated,Kowi it. lUh January 102:'.
sic,
— -"•God knows what(sentinents) my heart contains for the Govern-
giDtNL'V UJ ":
^-n-t-frfill.". the King of Great Britain, and what, ny beliefs are
'for"ti«4- she is the helper of Hist ice and oronulcator of
,i * ! ' R0& -
Free don. Since your Honour is fined for your love of iustioe an-
your support of right, I bop, to put before you whit happened to
m e at Bahrain, not because an iniustioe has been done to a nan
who enjoys your protection, but I an afraid such-acts defeat
the efforts '.vhioh are neant to attract the \ra is' hearts and
synp'i^Hj towards the Covernnent. Verily the \ribs should
be treited with leniency and frentlenoss, and severity produces
negative results. j .'he Creit CovennnGnt have seen -ho ^6cult o
severity in Ilesopotamia, and how natters smoothed down and the
rioters calmed down by the gentle policy and forbearance adopte
by that skilled person, rir Percy C 0 x. This is ny opinion,
whether it is rlrht or T yronp:. This is the belief o r a ^ciendly
person, and justice does not allow that that man should ^e
recompsnsed badly f or his fiiendiiness.
I went to ^ahra in from Gir, in the month o^ October
1920, and took over the Education Deprt,, which was established
at tne tine o" 0 Ma lor Dickson, xnd proceeded to discharge ny
with
duty in i ccordanee/what I deemed fit for the nental and natural
condilloa the town,without having anything to do with the
duty
personal disputes which took place in the town,since my
wis ab ov e persons beinj* a -purely meritorious one. The Consulate
was then taken over by a j0r Daly. I first saw a supporter 0
A
right and away from sel^-interested persons, but, unfortunately.
before lonp; a great change took place to the disadvantage of
all those fiiendly to the Govennnent of Great Britain.
About this item
- Content
This file contains correspondence that relates primarily to Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa and an Egyptian individual referred to as Mullah Hafiz (Hafidh).
Abdullah's responsibility for a number of abuses committed against the native population of Bahrain (the Baharna) is discussed as is Hafiz's role as Abdullah's 'right-hand man' (folio 94) in these actions. Hafiz's expulsion from Bahrain and subsequent travels around the region are discussed, including his appointment as a member of the Nejd delegation to Bahrain by Bin Saud. A copy of Hafiz's Sultanate of Nejd Passport is contained on folio 93.
Other topics discussed include the activities in Bahrain of local trader and prominent figure, Yusuf Kanoo, 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. Clive Daly's desire for leave and an idea for Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to visit Britain with him.
Also included are a letter from the British Consulate in Syria regarding an article that appeared in the Syrian press attacking the British role in Bahrain and an interview with Shaikh Hamad upon his return from Britain that was published in the 'Times of Mesopotamia' in 1925.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (121 folios)
- Arrangement
File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.
- Physical characteristics
Unbound, loose sheets in a file. Foliation starts on first page of the volume and continues to the last page of writing. Foliation in pencil numbers in top right corner of recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. . Additional inconsistent foliation starts with 3 on folio 1. Some of the numbers in this sequence appear to have been rubbed out but traces remain. The following foliation errors occur: instead of f.88 we have f.88A and f.88B; f.107 is followed by f.107A.
- 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 19/116 VII (C 21) Oppression of Bahrain subjects by the ruling family: miscellaneous correspondence' [36r] (73/250), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/327, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023488882.0x00004a> [accessed 26 August 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023488882.0x00004a
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_100023488882.0x00004a">'File 19/116 VII (C 21) Oppression of Bahrain subjects by the ruling family: miscellaneous correspondence' [‎36r] (73/250)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023488882.0x00004a"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000193.0x00012c/IOR_R_15_1_327_0075.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_100000000193.0x00012c/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/1/327
- Title
- 'File 19/116 VII (C 21) Oppression of Bahrain subjects by the ruling family: miscellaneous correspondence'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 1r:32v, 36r:41v, 43r:50v, 52r:87v, 88ar:88bv, 89r:92v, 93v:107v, 107ar:107av, 108r:113v, 116v:121v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence