Skip to item: of 1,392
Information about this record Back to top
Open in Universal viewer
Open in Mirador IIIF viewer

File 3939/1926 Pt 6 'Revision of Aitchison's Treaties. Persian Gulf Section.' [‎573r] (581/818)

This item is part of

The record is made up of 1 item (408 folios). It was created in 16 Aug 1929-9 Dec 1932. It was written in English and French. 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. .

Transcription

This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.

Apply page layout

gg PERSIAN GULF The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Trunnl Chiefs of Oman- NOS. XX—1820 & XXI-1839
Signed at Faleia, at noon on Wednesday, the twenty-ninth of the month of
Jemadee-ool Awul, in the year of the Hegira one thousand two hundred and thirty
five-corresponding to the fifteenth of March 1820.
Hashed bin Hamid,
Chief of Ejman.
Signed at Faleia, at.noon on Wednesday, the twenty-ninth of the month of
Jemadee-ool-Awul in the year of the Hegira one thousand two hundred and thirty-
five, corresponding to the fifteenth of March 1820.
Abdoola bin Hashid,
Chief of Umnjool-Keiwey
W, Grant Keir,
Major-General.
No. XX.
Article of Agreement entered into by Stietnh Sultan bin Sugour, dated
Shargah, the 22nd Mohurrum A. H. 1254, or 17th April A.D. 1838.
In the event of vessels connected with my norts, or belonging to my subjects^
coming under the suspicion of being employed in the carrying off (literally stealing)
and embarkation of slaves, men, women, or children. I, Sultan bin Suggur, Sheikh
of the Joasmee tribe, do hereby agree to their being detained and searched, whenever
and wherever they may be fallen in with on th seas, by the cruizers of the British
Government; and further that upon its being ascertained that the crews have
carried off (literally “ stolen ”) and embarked slaves then vessels shall be liable to
seizure and confiscation by the aforesaid truizers.
Sealed by Sultan bin Suggur.
Similar Agreement signed by Shei’.h Hashed bm t amal, of hjinan ; Sheikh
Muktoom bin Butye, of Debay ; Sheikh Khulcefa bln Shaikbout, of Aboo Dhebbee.
No. XXL
Translation of an Agreement entered into l y SiiErui Sultan bin Suggur.
Chief of Ras-ool-Kheimah, dated off v: -o l-ivhmh, 3rd Ju.y 1833.
I, Sultan bin Suggur, Sheikh of the Joasm- trme, do hereby declare that I
blnd and P^dge myself to the British Government -n the following engagements
Article 1.
That the Government cruizers. whenever they may meet any vessel belonging
Myself Oi my subjects beyond direct line dr.rwn from Cape Dalgado, passing two

About this item

Content

This part relates to the Government of India's decision to issue a revised edition of Aitchison's Treaties (full title: A Collection of Treaties, Engagements and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries ), with revised narratives for each geographical area covered, incorporating the principal events that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition in 1909.

The part contains two copies of proofs for the following revised narratives: Treaties and Engagements Relating to the Arab Principalities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (ff 305-328 and ff 617-640) and Treaties and Engagements Relating to Oman (Muscat) (ff 406-422 and ff 641-657). Also included are copies of related treaties, agreements, and correspondence for the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (ff 329-405 and ff 540-616) and Oman sections (ff 423-477 and ff 485-539), which cover the periods 1806-1927 and 1798-1928 respectively.

The proofs are accompanied by interdepartmental correspondence discussing the contents of the narratives, and the possibility of amendments and additions being made, such as for the parts entitled 'The Wahabis and Nejd' and 'Kuwait' in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. section. In addition, the correspondence discusses the question of whether to include recently concluded agreements with Mohammerah [Khorramshahr] and Kuwait in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. section. Also included is a list of anomalies and misprints that have been identified in the proofs.

The main correspondents are as follows: the Foreign Secretary to the Government of India; officials of the 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. , Foreign Office, Colonial Office, and the Government of India's Foreign and Political Department.

The French language material consists of a small amount of the aforementioned treaties and agreements.

Extent and format
1 item (408 folios)
Written in
English and French in Latin script
View the complete information for this record

Use and share this item

Share this item
Cite this item in your research

File 3939/1926 Pt 6 'Revision of Aitchison's Treaties. Persian Gulf Section.' [‎573r] (581/818), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/1194/2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100081415883.0x000097> [accessed 9 January 2025]

Link to this item
Embed this item

Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.

<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100081415883.0x000097">File 3939/1926 Pt 6 'Revision of Aitchison's Treaties. Persian Gulf Section.' [&lrm;573r] (581/818)</a>
<a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100081415883.0x000097">
	<img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000466.0x0001f4/IOR_L_PS_10_1194_1150.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" />
</a>
IIIF details

This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000466.0x0001f4/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images

Use and reuse
Download this image