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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [188r] (380/1044)
The record is made up of 1 volume (518 folios). It was created in 3 Feb 1912-5 Apr 1921. 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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32. Major H. Stewart, C.I.E.,
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.
and His Majesty’s Consul,
Masqat, on being relieved by Lieutenant-Colonel C, T. Ducat proceeded to
Bombay by S.S. “ Bankura ” on one month’s privilege leave.
33. On the 18th Government Transport “Ekma” arrived from Karachi
with the 94th Bussell’s Infantry and anchored in Matrah Bay, leaving for
Jask on the 19th. °
On being relieved by the 94th Bussell’s Infantry the 95th Bussell’s
Infantry left for Karachi on the 27th en route for JNowshera by the Govern
ment Transport “ Ekma ” which had arrived from Jask on the 26th.
34. 3*85 inches rain fell during the last week of month.
Bahrain.
35. 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.
visited Bin Saud at Qatif on the 21st and
22nd December and landed at Darin in Tarut Island on the night of the
22nd. &
36. Sir Percy Cox landed on the 28th December and invested Shaikh Isa
with the Badge of the Companionship of the Star of India.
37. Salman al Araif, who left Sir Island before the arrival of H.M.S*
“Britomart,” fled to Qatar, where he was received by Shaikh Abdullah on
condition that he made submission to Bin Saud. It is reported that he has
arrived at Hassa on his way to Biadh.
38. A detachment of 94th Bussell’s Infantry arrived by H.T. “Ekma”
on the 23rd and relieved the old detachment, 95th Bussell’s Infantry, which
embarked on the 24th for Karachi.
Kuwait.
39. The Hon’ble the Political Besident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
arrived from
Bahrain and Bushire in H.M.S. “ Lawrence ” on the 31st December 1915.
On 1st January 1916 he, accompanied by 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.
, visited Shaikh
Jabir and left for Basrah in the evening.
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The file consists of reports of news received by the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. (the ‘Political Diary’ of the 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. ) relating to various areas of Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , for each month from November 1911 to December 1920 (there is no report for June 1914). The parts of Persia covered by the reports include: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Ispahan, Bushire [Bushehr], Shiraz, Bunder Abbas (Bandar Abbas), Lingah (Lingeh) and Kerman (Kirman). Other countries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. covered by the reports include Maskat [Muscat], Bahrain and Koweit [Kuwait]. The reports were compiled 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox), or in his absence by the Officiating 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. , 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. or the First Assistant Resident.
They report on matters including: local officials; arms traffic; Customs; local government; British interests; foreign interests; the movements of HM Representatives; and the condition of roads, the telegraph and the postal service.
The file also includes 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. minute paper cover sheets.
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- 1 volume (518 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 2297 ( Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. Monthly Reports. 1912-20) consists of one volume, IOR/L/PS/10/827.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 520; 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.
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- File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:519v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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