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'FILE NO. 15/3 SULEIMAN AL BARUNI AND HIS RELATIVES' [‎11r] (21/154)

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The record is made up of 1 file (75 folios). It was created in 20 May 1940-5 May 1947. It was written in English. 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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Letter issued from Bagdad dated the 11/11/1940 from Tawfeeq
Noori Al-Barqawi, Bagdad to Yusuf Al-barooni, Muscat.
I was grateful to receive your ^tter^tfated the
24th ultimo and thankTrrom the bottom of for your
enemating sentiments, your true patriotic feelings and your
sincere wishes towards the sacred cause for the sake of our
country as we hoped from you# You have informed me with
regret your inablity to get a chance to take part with your
brothers in the struggle against our enemies the vile Italians
on the boundries of Barqa, at the present stage, Jlhope it
would,*not altogether be disappointing as there is still an ampl
ample‘which will enable every one of us to participate in the
sacred fight for the restoration of our country and for the
deliverence of our tormented nation from the brutal yoke of
the Italians and to regain our freedom.
By the will of God all these in connection with the
war with the help of our ally the Great Britain will end in
sweeping away Italy from the face of the earth.
I assure and promise you that I will endeavour to
enable you to take part in the active fight in due course, so
that to take vengeance from ItalJ^and share in purifying our
country from their filthhess. This is provided God prolong*our
lives and crowns our effort with success, as I know how thirsty
are you for that.
In conclusion I offer my best compliments and
fraternal good wishes to you and your people.
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P.S.
to You mentioned Tripolian in addition to Barqawis probably in
order /avoid confusion.
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to Suleiman al Baruni and his relatives.

The discussion in the file concerns:

  • The nationality of al-Baruni who was from Libya and implications for his admission to Oman
  • His membership of the Ibadhi sect and his claim that he had influence with tribes inland from Tripoli
  • Arrangements for travel of members of his family.

The principal correspondents in the volume are: 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. , Muscat; 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. ; and officials of the Government of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.

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1 file (75 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 foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 77; 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.

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