'P.A's Private file (Major T. Hickinbotham C.I.E., O.B.E.)'

Title:

'P.A's Private file (Major T. Hickinbotham C.I.E., O.B.E.)'

Date:

1943/1944

Description:

Abstract: This file contains Arabic language correspondence between Major Tom Hickinbotham, Political Agent in Bahrain, and numerous Bahraini figures, including members of the ruling family (such as Shaikh Salmān bin Ḥamad Āl Khalīfah, the Ruler of Bahrain) and several prominent merchants.The correspondence primarily consists of short, formal letters accepting invitations to dinner at the Political Agency and others acknowledging various gifts and visits. The majority of the correspondence is in Arabic with English translations included for some letters.The file also contains a limited number of letters from individuals outside of Bahrain including members of the ruling families of Kuwait and Abu Dhabi.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 94; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-92; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.

Language:

Arabic

Type:

Archival file

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Rights:

غير معروف

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000000241.0x000192_ar
81055/vdc_100000000241.0x000192_en
IOR/R/15/2/923
IOR/R/15/2/923

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