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'File II. IRAQ (3) Vol. 2 Shaikh of Kuwait's Date Gardens on the Shatt-al Arab' [44r] (87/682)
The record is made up of 1 volume (338 folios). It was created in 14 Aug 1904-18 Aug 1920. 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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Basra, October 3th 1907.
Dear Mr. Bill,
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In reply to your enquiries ot August 27th,
beptemoer 17th and September 26th, regarding the purchase by
bheiidi Muoarek cl land at Umm—el—Garb, I have to state as
follows:-
The Vali assures me that the registration of the sale
wks stopped not on account of Sheikh Mubarek but of ^adun
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
. His Sxcellency informed Sheikh Mubarek of this at
the time through Abdul T.'ahab el Kartas, and the Sheikh wrote
to the '• aj.1 thanking him for his explanation and stating
enat he. nad v/itnarawn from the purchase. The Vali says no
fees were paid by Mubarek.
The plot of ground Umm-el-Garb is below *ain. It seerns
boat the earnest money has been returned to Mubarek. The
Vali knew nothing about the sale at the time. The Memcur
ol one Tapoo took the application for registration to the
Vali, who reported the matter to Constantinople for permis
sion to complete the transaction. Permission mas refused,
as the authorities do not want to strengthen Sadun
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
's
nands by allowing him to increase his revenue, and sc
■one transfer was brought to a standstill.
Yours vciry truly,
(sd'. F.M. Crow.
J.K. Bill, Bsquire,
British
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.
Bushire.
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- Content
The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to three main topics.
The first main topic discussed is the Shaikh of Kuwait's date gardens on the Shatt al-Arab (ff 3-162). The discussion in the volume relates to the Shaikh's concern about the repair of embankments and the actions of Turkish soldiers in dismantling the embankments in proximity to their fort. Included in the volume is a hand-drawn plan (folio 135) of the fort, garden, embankments and marshlands in relation to the Shatt al Arab waterway.
The second main topic discussed is registration of Shaikh Mubarak's property at Faddaghiya (ff 163-311). The volume includes the Arabic version with English translation (ff 165-182) of the preliminary agreement between Shaikh Mubarak al-Sabah and Abdul Wahab bin Qirtass concerning 'the property known as Fadhagiya' as well as the final deed relating to the purchase. Also included is an Arabic copy (folio 251) of 'receipts passed for land revenue paid by Shaikh Mubarak on his Faddaghiya estate'.
The third main topic discussed is the dismissal of the Mudir of Fao for overstepping his authority.
The principal correspondents in the volume include 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 (Stuart George Knox; William Henry Irvine Shakespear); 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 Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Percy Zachariah Cox); the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department (Sir Louis Dane); the First Assistant Resident, Bushire; HBM's Consul at Basrah; and the Ruler of Kuwait (Shaikh Mubarak bin Sabah al-Sabah).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (338 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 340; 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.
A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Pagination: the file also contains a hand written pagination sequence (ff 3-339).
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- Title
- 'File II. IRAQ (3) Vol. 2 Shaikh of Kuwait's Date Gardens on the Shatt-al Arab'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:3v, 5r:12v, 14r:16v, 18r:25v, 27r:33v, 35r:56v, 58r:68v, 70r:70v, 73r:73v, 75r:82r, 83v:93v, 99r:116v, 183r:198v, 205r:208v, 209v:210v, 211v:213v, 214v:273v, 276r:293v, 294v:302v, 304r:339v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence