"ملف 19/209 I (C 73) رغبة الأسرة الحاكمة البحرينية في زيارة دول أخرى" [و‎‎١‎١‎٤] (٤٣٤/٢٤٤)

leading direct to the special coach
reserved for him on his journey to
Baghdad. The Sheikh held animated
conversation in his coach for a long
time with the large number of Iraqi
notables he had invited to speak with
him.
Shortly before 11 P.M., (the time of
departure of the train), he left his
saloon coach and bade goodbye to the
Mutasarrif, the Acting British Consul,
and others assembled to see him off at
the station. A guard of honour presented
arms as the train left.
His Excellency the Sheikh was accompanied
throughout the day^ programme by Mr.
C.D.Belgrave, Adviser to the Bahrain
Government.
/Sheikfe Sir Hamad, if 1 may be allowed to
mention it, created a most favourable
impression among all he came in contact
with while in Basra. He left, apparently
thoroughly well pleased with his first
official visit to Basra.
Much credit is due to the following
officials and others for making His
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Excellency's visit the success it
undoubtedly provec to be. (jirstly,, to
the Mutasarrif for the excellent
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arrangements he made officially and
privately