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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [321v] (647/1044)
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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934. Reference paragraph 855 (a). Abdul Hussein, bin Jumma, left Bahrain
for Hasa during the 1st week of August, to see Bin Saud before returning to Katif,
He carried Shaikh Isa’s letter of recommendation to Bin Baud.
(b) Abdul Hussein, bin Jumma, was reported to have returned to Katif during f
the 3rd week of August, having met Bin Saud at Hasa. It is said that the differ
ences between them were composed amicably.
935. The A1 Araifs referred to in paragraph 856, arrived from Katar on 8th
August and are Shaikh Isa’s guests.
(b) Bin Saud has written to Shaikh Isa asking him to try and arrange a com
promise between himself (Bin Saud) and his relatives the A1 Araifs.
936. (Katif). —Bin Suwellim, Bin Baud’s agent at Katif, has deported to
Bahrain one Ahmed Darzi from Katif. This man a long time ago was a Turkish
soldier at Katif but had since taken to trade and become a well-to-do merchant.
He has entered into contracts to supply fresh dates to Teckchand and other Hindus,
and cannot fulfil them.
937. (Katar). —It is reported that Shaikh Abdullah^bin Jasim A1 Thani, made
every preparation to see Bin Saud at Hasa on 10th Ramzan, but was dissuaded at
the last moment by various leading men.
Customs and
ending Arrange-
nts.
Foreign Inter-
te.
938. A new upper story has recently been built to the Custom House and the
whole building has been thoroughly renovated and repaired, and a flagstaff erect
ed on which a flag is flown on Fridays. The space in front of the Shaikh’s new
godown has been railed in and made secure and used for storing cargo. Consider
able progress has recently been made with the new pier, and arrangements are
being made to reclaim a piece of ground between the new pier and an old small
jetty, the ground thus recovered will be used as a place for inspection of passengers’
luggage, etc.
939. (Turkish K^ar).—Beg Bashi Hassan Bey arrived from Katar on 20th
August 1913, and was in Bahrain at the close of the month. He told Yusuf Kanoo
that the total number of soldiers at Katar, including officers, etc., was jibout
200v The object of the Beg Bashi’s stay is not known, but it is believed that
Tie will report on Bin Baud’s movements with a view to increasing garrison at
Hasa.
940. Saifuddin, Turkish Doctor, and Faud Bey, arrived shortly before Beg
Bashi Hassan Bey, and left for Busreh by SS. “ Patiala ” on 21st August 1913.
The former, it is said, went on transfer and the latter carried confidential de
spatches. - , ,
941. (German). —-Mr. A. Holst, who has been in charge of Messrs. Robert
Wonckhaus and Company’s branch here for the last three years, left for Europe on
leave by SS. ‘ ‘ Patiala ” on 29th August 1913. Mr. Harling is in charge of the
office.
942. On the 17th August 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.
noticed a boom in the harbour
flying the green flag (with “ Kalimah ” ) of Bin Saud.
943. (Pearling ).—Though the take of pearls this year has not been very
great, yet the bazaar has, during the last two weeks or so, been very brisk, chiefly
owing to the heavy buying of Messrs. Rosenthal Freres at rates above those pre
vailing in Bombay and other markets. A quantity of the pearls dealt with in the
market has come from Dabai, Katar and Darin. Besides the European firms
already visiting and doing business at Bahrain every year, some three or four rich
merchants from Surat (India) have come here tins year to do business, and have up
to date purchased to the amount of about a million and a half
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
. Monsieur
Habib of Rosenthal Freres has completed a
crore
Equivalent to ten million, or one hundred lakhs. Used especially in connection with money (rupees).
of
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
worth purchases and
is still buying. Monsieur Habib is extremely popular with Arabs in these parts,
and his manner of dealing is favourably commented on.
The total sales are estimated at about 140 or 150
lakhs
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
, so that Monsieur
Habib is out and away the biggest buyer.
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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)
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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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