Author
Prideaux that outlines the rationale behind the decision
Publication Date
22 Jul 1924-31 Mar 1932 (CE, Gregorian)
Type
Document
Language
ara,eng
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Pages Count
138
Library
Qatar Digital Library
Library Asset ID
IOR/R/15/1/526
Record ID
vdc_100000000193.0x0001f3
Library Location
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.
Date
22 Jul 1924-31 Mar 1932 (CE, Gregorian)
Notes
This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding the status of foreigners in Kuwait. In particular, the correspondence discusses the British authorities' attempts to convince the ruler of Kuwait, Shaikh Aḥmad al-Jābir Āl Ṣabāḥ, to allow Britain to assume responsibility for the protection of Persians resident in Kuwait.
The file contains correspondence between the British
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.
, Francis Beville Prideaux and Shaikh Aḥmad that culminates with Britain enforcing the decision upon the Shaikh against his wishes. The file contains a detailed memorandum sent to Shaikh Aḥmad by Prideaux that outlines the rationale behind the decision (ff. 68-71).
The file also contains discussion regarding the Government of Iraq's desire to appoint a Vice-Consul in Kuwait.
Erişim Koşulları
Unrestricted
Düzenleme
File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.
Eski Harici Referans(lar)
A Series: 53/61 I Confidential Series: D 108
