'A Collection of Treaties and Engagements relating to the Persian Gulf Shaikhdoms and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in force up to the End of 1953' [‎23v] (48/92)

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No. 12
Undertaking given on his Accession by Shaikh Shakhblt bin Sultan or
Abu Dhabi, dated April 24, 1928
From: Shaikh Shakhbut bin Sultan, Chief of Abu Dhabi.
To: The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel L. Haworth, 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 the Persian
Gulf. .
Dated 3rd Zil-Qadeh 1346 (24th Apnl 1928)
With regard to the treaties which existed between my predecessors and the
High British Government I obediently accept all the terms of treaties, engagements
and usages which were accepted by my predecessors and will abide by them and act
up to the satisfaction of the High British Government. I am always prepared to
comply with your orders.
No. 13
Undertaking given by Shaikh Ahmad bin Rashid, of Umm-ul-Qaiwan,
dated August 30, 1929
From: Shaikh Ahmad bin Rashid, Ruler of Umm-ul-Qaiwan.
To: The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel C. C. J. Barrett, 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 the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
Dated the 24th Rabi-ul-Awal (30th August, 1929)
With reference to the treaties which existed between my predecessors and the
illustrious British Government, I have the honour to state that I admit and confess
with my free will that I abide by the agreements and conditions mentioned in the
treaties, the usages and customs as were accepted by my predecessors and that I
am ready and steadfast, to carry out and act up to them in accordance with the
wishes of the illustrious British Government and obeying the British Government
in all circumstances.
No. 14
Undertaking given by Shaikh Saqr of Ras Al Khaimah on his
Recognition, dated May 30, 1948
{a)
Letter 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. , Bahrein, to Shaikh Saqr bin Muhammad bin Salim,
Ruler of Ras al Khaimah, dated May 11, 1948
I have been authorised by 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. to inform you Oh Shaikh that
he will make a recommendation to the High British Government to recognise you
as Ruler of Ras al Khaimah in succession to Sultan bin Salim provided that you
accept the conditions noted below. I request you. Oh Shaikh, to inform me
whether you accept these conditions: —
Conditions
(i) That you accept all the obligations contained in existing Treaties between
the British Government and the Trucial Chiefs 1906" and "the Supplementary
list of undertakings, etc., of a Confidential nature between the Trucial Chiefs of
Oman and the British Government, 1911-1912," copies of which are enclosed.