ملف [٤/١٠] العلاقات البريطانية مع بن سعود: لقب سلطان نجد؛ استسلام حائل؛ دفع الإعانات المالية البريطانية؛ عمليات هجوم الإخوان على الحدود العراقية والكويت؛ إنشاء جواز سفر نجد [و‎‎٣] (٥٦٠/٥)

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Tele^raa (en olalr).
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From Hlghcoaa, Baghdad.
To Polltloal, Kuwait.
Bo. 2136.
Dated 20th Au^uat 1221.
Please comnunlcate the following to Ibn Sa’ud by first oppor
tunity. Firstly. It has oeen a souree of great interest and
pleasure to learn that his subjects hare called upon him to rnmm
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assume the title of Sultan of Bajd and Dependencies. I communi
cated news to Hla Majesty *8 Got eminent forthwith and am instruc
ted in reply to intimate their readiness to recognise his
assumption of this title and to conwey their hearty congratu
lations and wishes for his long life and prosperity as Sultan
of Bajd. To their congratulations and good wishes I beg to add
my own. A communique is being published in the local papers on
the above subject.
Secondly. His Highness* letters of 13th Shauwal which were so
delayed in transit have at length reached me and are a source cf
great satisfaction to me, and will be to Mis Majesty's Govern- ** هذه التواريخ تقريبية
raent. I convey to him my warmest thanks. Am writing more fully
and replying regarding other subjects by Dr. Mann who will
leave as soon as letters are ready.
He will be interested to know that Amir Faisal has been chosen
king by an overwhelming majority of 06 per cent and his
accession will takeplace in a few days.
Addressed Bahrain A Kuwait for favour of action.
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Telegram (P)
From Political, Kuwait.
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To Highcoma, Baghdad. ,•
Bo.126-c.
Dated 20th August 1021.
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Your 2136. Mow that he is Sultan should. I bn Sa'ud be addressed
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as "Your Majesty" or what?
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