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'File 3/3 Persian Navy' [‎68r] (135/200)

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The record is made up of 1 file (98 folios). It was created in 5 Feb 1932-29 Dec 1937. 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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Address by the Honourable 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.
in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. to the ^rucial Chiefs, at THbai on
the 23rd September 1933*
Chiefs of the Arab Coast, who are in "*reaty relations
with the British Government — I have invited you to be
present at this Parbar in order that you may have an
outdo rtuni tr of meeting the Senior havol Officer, captain
Creagh, whorf; most of you already know, the Officer Commanding
the Birst "Destroyer flotilla. Commander Pellowes, and the
other Officers of the Royal Wavy, who are uresent on this
occasion of the cruise of the Pirst Destroyer flotilla to
the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . !‘he Air Officer Commanding the Royal
Air Rorce in ’Iraq and Group Captain Welsh have also flown
here from ’Iraq to be present* 1 much regret that His
Excellency the Haval Commander-In-Chief is too far away to
be able to come. But I have just received a telegram from
His Excellency saying that he is sorry not to be here to-day
and that he is looking forward to meeting you in November.
We are glad to welcome you and tc have this opportunity of
cementing the ancient friendship between you, Chiefs, and
the British Government, and the Senior Naval Officer has
been kind enough to arrange this Darbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). and afterwards
to show you something of the work of the Squadron.
Chiefs! Just thirty years ago His Excellency the
Viceroy of India came to visit you and addressed you in a
Darbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). .
His Excellency the Viceroy reminded you of the state
of these Seas in the olden times, when there was constant
trouble and disturbances in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , when almost
every man was a marauder or pirate; kidnapping and slave
trading/

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This file concerns visits of Persian warships to Arab ports. The two main issues discussed are whether Arab rulers in the Gulf should be formally notified prior to any visits to their ports by Persian warships, and, in cases where notification has not been received, whether a call to visit should be accepted. Much of the file consists of copies of telegrams relating to this matter between 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the Government of India's Foreign and Political Department, and the British Minister, Tehran. Other correspondents include the following: 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. , Kuwait; the Secretary to 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Secretary of State for India; the Foreign Office; the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Ruler of Kuwait, Shaikh Ahmad al-Jabir as-Sabah [Shaikh Aḥmad al-Jābir Āl Ṣabāḥ].

Other matters discussed in the file include: a reported incident of an officer of a Persian warship hauling down a British flag at Basidu [Bāsaʻīdū]; a subsequent tour of the Gulf by a flotilla of eight British destroyers, and its perceived effect on opinion in Kuwait.

The file also includes a copy of an address, given 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 the Trucial Chiefs [rulers of the Trucial states A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. ] at Dibai [Dubai], on 23 September 1933.

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1 file (98 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 with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 100; 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. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 2-99, and ff 3-99; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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