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'File 61/7 (D 65) Bin Saud's relations with the Sheikh of Kuwait' [‎186r] (370/409)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (200 folios). It was created in 26 Apr 1922-27 Jul 1929. 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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Your telegram No. &A 546 of October 19th,
Nafisi Informs me that by order of Ibn Saucl
he sent 90 copies of the Nefd Identity Card signed by him
self to Bin Lughaithir for distribution to Zubair inhabitants
who were demanding them.
On hearing that Nafisi, who is Ibn Skid's private
agent, had been assuming official functions within Kuwait
limits, I pointed out to the Ruler of Kuwait that by a treaty
made with his grandfather he is prohibited from accepting
any foreign representative in Kuwait without the previous
sanction of the British Government.
On September 29th. the Ruler summoned Nafisi and
explained the position to him. Nafisi declared that he
had received no applications from inhabitants of Kuwait
but admitted despatch of the card to Zubair.
Nafisi assures me that since September 29th.
he has ceased the issue of cards to Zubairis.
Nafisi has tofiay furnished me with copies of the
Nejd passport and card ana under instructions from Ibn
Saud has asked whether I will visa the passports. I have
informed him that I will refer the matter to my frovernment
and he has agreed to take no action till Government's
reply has been received by me.
Addressed Hi^h Commissioner Baghdad repeated
Bushire.
POLITICAL.

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The volume consists of letters (in English and Arabic), telegrams, and memoranda, the majority of which concern Najd-Kuwait relations. The correspondence is mostly between Ibn Sa'ud, Sheikh Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait, the High Commissioner of Iraq, the Political 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. in Bushire, the Political Agencies in Bahrain and Kuwait, the Colonial Office, Foreign Office, and 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. , all in London, and the Government of India in Bengal.

Two main subjects are discussed in the correspondence. The first is the dispute over customs duties between Ibn Sa'ud and the ruler of Kuwait, including the nature of the problem and British attempts to solve it. The second is the Nationality Certificates issued to Najdi subjects in Kuwait, by Ibn Sa'ud. The latter half of the file also contains correspondence and several lengthy memorandums regarding the tribes of the region, especially those of the Ikhwan, and recent movements and hostilities along the Kuwait, Iraq, and Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan borders with Najd.

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1 volume (200 folios)
Arrangement

The volume is arranged in chronological order. There are numerous enclosures that are from an earlier date.

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Foliation: The sequence starts from the title page and ends on the inside back cover. The numbers are written in pencil and can be found in the top right of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. There are the following irregularities: 1A, 1B, and 1C; 71a1 and 71a2; 85A1, 85A2, and 85B; 89A1 and 89a2; 90A1 and 90a2. Eight individual folios have been given a number range, rather than a single number, written respectively as: 36-37; 48-49; 54-56; 61-63; 101-102; 132-135; 169-170; 180-181.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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