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'File 6/1 II Aviation - Imperial Airways' [11r] (21/160)
The record is made up of 1 file (76 folios). It was created in 31 Jul 1934-7 Sep 1944. 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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By Air mb 11 .
No. C-247.
Politioal
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
, Kuwait.
The 27th September 1904.
To
The Manager,
No. 2, Operating Division,
Imperial Airways Limited,
Cairo.
Dear Sir,
Please refer to my letter No- C-236, dated the 16th
August 1934.
I regret that I was unable to write to you earlier
owing to my absence in Shiraz on recess.
My Office, has, however, been actively pursuing the
matter during my absence and now reports that no suitable
quotation has come forth, the lowest so far received being
Ks. 5,460 for a total length of 318’ walling of a thickness
of Q 1 at the base. The length of 318* feet, as you will
see covers only one "Shed".
The above figure is no doubt excessive, but it is
hoped that the contractors will be in a position to quote
suitable figures after about 10 days time, when due to the
return of divers from the pearling banks, the cost of labour
will go down considerably. I will communicate the result
of my further efforts in the matter as soon as possible.
%
Yours faithfully
^ Major
Politioal Agent, Kuwait
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- Content
This file contains correspondence regarding the Imperial Airways air route through the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Most of the papers relate to discussions on constructing an aerodrome in Kuwait to provide shelter for planes during storms. Other papers discuss the provision of shelter and safe storage for cargo and mail in Kuwait in transit to other stations on the route.
The file includes an architectural drawing of the aerodrome, at folio 7.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (76 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 79; 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 present in parallel between ff 66-77; these numbers are also written in pencil and crayon, but are not circled.
A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/5/274
- Title
- 'File 6/1 II Aviation - Imperial Airways'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:3v, 9r:11v, 13r:18v, 20r:21v, 24r:24v, 28r:28v, 30r:38v, 41r:45v, 51ar:51av, 54r:54v, 56r:62v, 64r:64v, 67r:70v, 72r:75v, 77r:78v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence