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'File 12/2 Treatment of Baharna in Persia' [‎89r] (177/440)

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The record is made up of 1 file (220 folios). It was created in 8 Oct 1932-22 Mar 1945. 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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aow suggests that, as an alternative to retaliatory
action, protests, if they prove ineffectual, should fce
followed by a threat of publicity, which proved efficacious
on a previous occasion. The Government of India feel
that the circumstances, in which the threat of publicity
was used before, were very different and they fear that
the Persian Government night even welcome publicity in
the case of Bahrein in order to ventilate their own
grievances. They do not therefore endorse the suggestion
and agree with His Majesty's Minister that nothing can be
done except to make further protests. They also agree
with the views expressed in paragraphs 6 and 7 of Tehran
Dee fate h Bo. 112 as to the attitude which Bahrein subjects
permanently residing or owning land in Persia should be
advised to adopt.
Copy for information to the Hon'ble the Political
Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
By .,
A copy of this letter is being sent to Hie
Majesty's Minister, Tehran and to the Hon'ble the
Politioal Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
Assistant Secretary to the Government of India.
(with one s.c.)

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This file contains correspondence regarding the mistreatment of Bahraini nationals resident in Persia at the hands of the Persian Government.

The file contains a number of petitions (in Arabic with English translations) sent to the Government of Bahrain and Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah by these groups of Bahrainis requesting assistance (ff 54, 81, 82, 118 and 126).

The correspondence between British officials also discusses possible punitive measures against Persians (ff 144-149) resident in Bahrain and broader issues regarding Bahraini nationality (ff 174-177).

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1 file (220 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover and terminates at the back cover; 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 also present in parallel between ff 2-220; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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