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[Un-numbered file] Dispute between Ibn Sa`ud and Shaikh of Kuwait: British Government's Proposals to Settle Kuwait-Najd Boundary Dispute by Arbitration; Defeat of Shaikh Salim at Jahra; Ikhwan Withdrawal; Truce Terminated by Ikhwan [‎85r] (169/342)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (170 folios). It was created in 19 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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Telograa (P).
HVou Political, Kuwait*
To Political, Buahire, highconi, <5: Political, Banrain.
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Dated 1 ftji October t^ 2 u*
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No further authentic news but vague rumours of reinforcements. Wail
still manned and preparations being made for defence. Everything
practically at a standstill*
Man who brought letter referred to in my telegram No. I2o-0 was
formerly of Kuwait and told former friends that Ikhwan force origi
nally numbered 4o00. Between YOU & BOO killed at Janrah & over bOv
severely wounded of whoaj half have since died. On reaching
Subaihlyah their effective strength was only l^ou, but they there
found 3uo reinforcements, and later 2uo more Joined them, these 1 b
described as camel riders who came from north.
Telegram (P).
From Political, Kuwait*
To Political, Busnire, highcom, & Political, Bahrain.
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ho. 13*-C.
Dated loth October
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Envoys from Dawish have come in. Terms not yet known
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to:

  • A dispute between Ibn Sa`ud and the Shaikh of Kuwait.
  • British government's proposals to settle Kuwait-Najd boundary dispute by arbitration.
  • Defeat of Shaikh Salim [Shaikh Sālim al-Mubārak Āl Ṣabāḥ] at Jahra.
  • Ikhwan withdrawal.
  • Truce terminated by Ikhwan.

Discussion in the volume concerns statements about borders and accompanying agreements.

The principal correspondents in the volume include the Civil Commissioner, Baghdad (Arnold Talbot Wilson); 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. at Kuwait (James Carmichael Moor); 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. at Kuwait (Harold Richard Patrick Dickson); the Deputy 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. at Bushire; the Ruler of Kuwait (Shaikh Salim al Mubarak al Sabah); Ibn Sa'ud.

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1 volume (170 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 171; 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 irregular foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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Title
[Un-numbered file] Dispute between Ibn Sa`ud and Shaikh of Kuwait: British Government's Proposals to Settle Kuwait-Najd Boundary Dispute by Arbitration; Defeat of Shaikh Salim at Jahra; Ikhwan Withdrawal; Truce Terminated by Ikhwan
Pages
front, front-i, 2r:4v, 8r:29v, 33r:36v, 43r:77v, 80r:100v, 102r:170v, back-i, back
Author
East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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