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File 13/2 II 'ACTIVITIES OF SLAVE RUNNERS IN MUSCAT TERRITORY' [27r] (53/142)
The record is made up of 1 file (69 folios). It was created in 11 Apr 1941-9 Aug 1948. 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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British Legation,
TEHRAN.
I9th May, 1943,
$Lth reference to my telegram No,75 to Balirain
dated the 13th April, regarding the use of H.M. ships
in the soppress!on of the Gulf anas traffic, I have
the honour to transmit to you herewith a copy of a
memorandum from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
requesting that H*M, ships should lend their assistance
to the Persian authorities in case of need. A copy of
my reply is also enclosed.
I should he glad if you would help the Persian
authorities as far as you reasonably can in their
efforts to prevent this traffic. I note from your
despatch No,404 of the £5th March to the Political
Resident
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, that your fbrce is being
strengthened and that this is expected to deter the
smugglers.
The Senior Naval Officer,
PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
.
No.533-S. Office of 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.
,
Bushire, the iind June, 1942.
Qopy forwarded to -
The Secret ry to t the Government of India,
External 4f fairs Department, New Delhi,
with reference to
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.
, Express Letter No.0/B39,
dated the 7th May 1942and to , ; j
The Political‘Agez#, Kuwait,
The Political Agtetv Bahrain,
The Politic#! Agetrt, Muscatg
wit> h reference to Hesidenoy Printea Latter No.0/540
the 7th May 1942. ^ ^ U
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the slave traffic on the Batina Coast [Al Bāţinah], as well as the searching of Persian dhows in Muscat territorial waters.
The principal correspondents 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, and 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. .
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- 1 file (69 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 71; 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 3-56; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- IOR/R/15/6/418
- Title
- File 13/2 II 'ACTIVITIES OF SLAVE RUNNERS IN MUSCAT TERRITORY'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:70v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence