File 1247/1912 Pt 1 'Turkey:- Communication to Turkish Govt of agreement between Gt. Britain and Koweit, Bahrein & Trucial Chiefs. Decorations for Sheiks of Koweit, Mohammerah & Bahrein in connection with Anglo-Turkish Convention.' [‎139v] (198/336)

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Article 1.
I recognise as valid and in force all former treaties and conventions agreed to
between the chiefs of Bahrein and the British Government, either direct or through the
mediation of its representatives in this Gulf <-
Article 2.
I agree to abstain from all maritime aggressions of every description from the
prosecution of war, piracy, and slavery by sea, so long as I receive the support of the
British Government in the maintenance of the security of my own possessions against
similar aggressions directed against them by the chiefs and tribes of this Gulf.
Article 3.
In order that the above engagements may be fulfilled, I agree to make known all
aggressions and depredations which may be designed, or have place at sea, against
myself, territories, or subject as early as possible to the British resident in the Persian
Gulf, as the arbitrator in such cases, promising that no act of aggression or retaliation
shall be committed at sea by Bahreins or in the name of Bahrein, by myself or others
under me, on other tribe, without his consent or that of the British Government, if it
should be necessary to procure it. And the British resident engages that he will
forthwith take the necessary steps for obtaining reparation for every injury proved to
have been inflicted, or in course of infliction by sea, upon Bahrein or upon its
dependencies in this Gulf. In like manner, I, Sheikh Mahomed-bin-Khuleefa, will
afford full redress for all maritime offences, which in justice can be charged against my
subjects or myself, as the Buler of Bahrein.
Article 4.
British subjects of every denomination, it is understood, may reside in and carry
on their lawful trade in the territories of Bahrein, their goods being subject only to an
ad valorem duty of 5 per cent, in cash or in kind. This amount once paid shall not be
demanded again on the same goods if exported from Bahrein to other places ; and in
respect to the treatment of British subjects and dependants they shall receive the
treatment and consideration of the subject and dependants of the most favoured people.
All offences which they may commit, or which may be committed against them, shall
be. reserved for the decisions of the British resident, provided the British agent located
at Bahrein shall fail to adjust them satisfactorily. In like manner the British resident
will use his good offices for the welfare of the subjects of Bahrein in the ports of the
maritime Arab tribes of this Gulf in alliance with the British Government.
Article 5.
These articles of alliance shall have effect from the date of ratification or approval
by the British Government.
Done at Bahrein, this 20 th day of Zilkad, in the year of the Hegira 1277,
corresponding with the 31st day of May, 1861.
Signature and seal of Felix Jones,
Political Besident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
(Seal of Sheikh Mahomed, Ruler
of Bahrein.)
(Seal of Sheikh Ali-bin-Khuleefa,
brother of the above.)
Elders of Bahrein and witnesses to this convention :
(Seal of Sheikh Hamid-bin-Mahomed,
cousin of Sheikh Mahomed.)
(Seal of Sheikh Ahmed-bin Mubarek,
cousin of Sheikh Mahomed.)
(Seal of Sheikh Khuleefa-bin-Mahomed,
cousin of Sheikh Mahomed.)
Approved by his Excellency the Governor-General in Council on the 9th October
1861, and ratified by the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. on the 25th February, 1862.