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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [300r] (604/1044)
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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1284. A dispute between Nakhuda Abdullah bin Saife and one of his Arab
divers over a claim of Rs. 1,500 due to the former, was referred to the Amir of
Muharraq for settlement.
The Am ir ordered the Nakhuda to produce his account books, but the latter
replied that he kept no account books. The Amir then reported the matter to
Shaikh Isa who, after hearing the parties, decided that there was no necessity for
the production of old account books and sent the case to the Salifa Court. The
Salifa Judge has ordered the Nakhuda to bring before the Court his last two years
accounts.
1285. Bahrain creditors of Shaikh Abdur Rahman bin Abdul Aziz of Bombay Pearl industry,
who failed recently are :—
Shaikh Mukbil .. .. Pearls worth 2
lakhs
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
.
Saiyid Abdullah bin Ibrahim Ditto 1
lakh
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
.
These pears together with other lots from Kuwait merchants were mortgaged
by the insolvent. Shaikh Jasim bin Ibrahim of Bombay has since released these
pearls and has asked for Rs. 70,000 from Shaikh Mukbil who has complied by send
ing another lot of pearls worth one
lakh
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
. It is said that Shaikh Mukbil and others
were paid some money against the pearls by Shaikh Abdur Rahman before he
failed Shaikh Isa bin Ali A1 Khalifa has assured both Shaikh Mukbil and Saiyid
Ibrahim of any assistance they may require on account of the failure of Shaikh
Abdur Rahman.
Kuwait.
[From 1st to 30th November).
[Furnished by Captain W. H. I. Shakespear, I. A.]
1286. Shaikh Jabir bin Mubarak left in the direction of Jahra, Sirra, etc., on Local officials,
the 29th November.
1287. The Shaikh’s new water-tank steamer has taken up her duties and Local Government,
appears to be more successful than was at first anticipated as she can deliver
over 300 tons of water in Kuwait every three days.
1288. Suleiman bin Badr who had recently been appointed by Shaikh Mubarak Customs,
as his Customs Master has been dismissed and imprisoned by the latter. The
reason given for this step is said to be that Shaikh Mubarak discovered that he had
been secretly selling all mislanded goods and appropriating the money. He was
kept in prison for about five days and then released on his paying Rs. 3,000 in cash
towards the Rs. 10,000 demanded by the Shaikh for unaccounted for Customs
receipts and Rs. 2,000 on account of dates given to him last year. Abdul Latif
bin Abdul Jalil, a local Arab, has now been appointed Customs Master, and Mr.
William Hickey, formerly Clerk and Manager of Messrs. Gray Paul and Company
at Kuwait, Hamal-Bashi. Unless these two men give way to the many tempta
tions for enriching themselves which present themselves in the. Customs, it is
hoped that the management of the Customs will be considerably improved.
1289. Bin Saud.—News was received in the first week of November that Condition o{ coun .
Saud had left Riadh in the last week of October with the intention of visiting Kasim, try>
probably to welcome the returning Haj caravan at Anizah. It was said that
he would then return to Riadh.
1290. In the first week of November it was reported that fairly heavy rain
had fallen to the west of the Batim and there are indications that some may shortly
fall near Kuwait.
1291. Rear-Admiral Sir Edmond Slade, K.C.I.E., K. C. V. .0., and party British interests,
arrived in H. M. S. “ Sphinx ” on the 11th and left in the evening with the Political
crert. They returned on the night of the 13th, and Admiral Slade and party
left for Mohammerah in the “ Sphinx ” on the 14th.
1292. Mr. Rogers of Messrs. Gray Paul and Company arrived from Bahrain
bv the mail steamer on the 13th to relieve Mr. Baird who intends proceeding
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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
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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