Abstract: This printed report contains a memorandum by Major Harold Richard Patrick Dickson, Political Agent, Bahrein [Bahrain], dated 12 August 1920, concerning the political situation in Nejd [Najd] and Central Arabia at the end of July 1920, gathered from conversations with Abdul Aziz Al Qusaibi [‘Abd al-‘Azīz al-Quṣaybī], the agent at Bahrain of Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd, Ibn Saud]; Fahad Al Bassam [Fahad Āl Bassām], merchant of Qassim [al-Qaṣīm] and Hassa [al-Aḥsā’]; Muhammad Al Hawwas [Muḥammad Āl Ḥawwās], merchant of Riyadh and Hassa; and Bedouin visitors from Bani Hajar [Banī Hājir], Bani Khalid [Banī Khālid], Dawasir [al-Dawāsir] and other tribes. The note primarily focuses on Ibn Saud's relations with Ibn Rashīd.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation for this sequence commences at folio 131, and terminates at folio 134, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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 also present in parallel between folio 7-153 of the volume; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the mission of Harry St John Bridger Philby to Ibn Sa'ud in Najd. Correspondence discusses the operation of the blockade of all land trade to Kuwait.Correspondence includes Philby's handwritten notes (folios 2-22; 42-46; 51-59; 51-73; 111-13; 131-140; 142-154; 162-165; 173-178; 182; 185-186) where he discusses personalities, events, tribes, policies. The policy to be pursued is also discussed by other high officials. The file also includes a folio (187) with an index listing topics.Included in the volume is a copy (folios 105-107) of the treaty between 'The High British Government ... and Abdul Aziz bin Abdur Rahman bin Faisal Al-Saud, Ruler of Najd, El Hassa, Qatif and Jubail ... 'The principal correspondents in the volume include: Harry St John Bridger Philby; the Political Agent at Kuwait (Percy Gordon Loch); Political Agent at Baghdad; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (Percy Zachariah Cox); the Viceroy; the Office of the Civil Commissioner, Baghdad; the Political Agent at Basra; Ruler of Najd (Ibn Sa'ud).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 189; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 1-187; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, printed reports, and notes for the period from November 1920 to February 1923 relating to the Kuwait/Najd boundary.The main topics discussed include:The attack on Jahra by the IkhwanBahrain Agency Mission to Ibn Sa`ud, 1920Ikhwan raidsKuwait Mission to Ibn Sa`ud, 1921Death of Shaikh Salim, 1921Boundary settlementThe volume includes an index (folio 232) which lists topics including: air reconnaissance; boundary, Kuwait-Iraq; Chasib mission; Council for Kuwait; letters with Ibn Sa'ud; trade with Najd.The principal correspondents in the volume include: the Political Agent, Bahrain; the Political Agent, Kuwait (James Carmichael More); the Civil Commissioner in Mesopotamia, Baghdad (Arnold Talbot Wilson).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 233; 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 2-232; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, for the period April 1918 to August 1918 relating to the main topics:Harry St John Bridger Philby's Mission to Ibn Sa`ud.Friction between Najd and Kuwait because of the British blockade of land trade.The volume also includes an index (folio 192) listing key individuals and subjects mentioned in the correspondence including: the blockade; King Husain [Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī]; Ibn Rashid [Saʿūd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Rashīd]; an alleged Turkish agreement with Ibn Sa'ud; Imam Yahya [Yaḥyá Muḥammad Ḥamīd al-Dīn].The principal correspondents in the volume include: the Political Agent, Kuwait (Gordon Percy Loch); Ibn Sa'ud; the Office of the Civil Commissioner, Baghdad; the Viceroy; King Husain of the Hijaz.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 193; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 2-192; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: A printed report on air and motorcar operations carried out along the Iraq-Najd border following several cross-border raids. The report was produced and issued by the Air Ministry and printed in London in December 1928. The volume is divided into three sections: the report, appendices, and maps.The report contains the following sub-headings:Introduction; Attack on Busaiya Post; Events Leading up to the Formation of Akforce; Formation of Akforce; First Phase; Second Phase; Third Phase; Difficulties of Terrain; Value of Troop-Carrying Aircraft; Use of Armoured Cars; Protection of Advanced Aircraft Bases.List of Appendices1. Operational Flying Times by Units. 2. Supplies and Transport. 3. Supply of Equipment. 4. Stores Accounting. 5. Pay Accounting. 6. Report on Supcol. 7. Water Supplies. 8. Tentage at Temporary Stations. 9. Changing Engines on Operations. 10. Maintenance of Aircraft and Engines in the open. 11. Armament. 12. Medical Arrangements. 13. Weather. 14. Signals.List of Maps1. 'Iraq-Najd Frontier and probable raid routes. 2. Najd borders. 3. 'Iraq-Najd. Areas suitable for armoured cars. 4. Akforce W/T Communications.Physical description: Foliation: The sequence commences at the front cover and terminates at the inside back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: The volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: A printed report on air and motorcar operations carried out along the Iraq-Najd border following several cross-border raids. The report was produced and issued by the Air Ministry and printed in London in July 1930. The volume is divided into three sections: the report; appendices; and maps.The report contains the following sub-headings: The Uqubba Incident on 1st January, 1929; Ajman Raid.List of Appendices:I. Distribution of Forces--Southern DesertII. Flying TimesIII. SignalsIV. Report on Weather Conditions in the Southern Desert--June, 1928, to May, 1929V. Medical Arrangements--Southern Desert--1928-29VI. Memorandum of Armament during Operations in the Southern Desert--June, 1928-May, 1929VII. Supply of Transport Services--Period June, 1928-May, 1929VIII. Stores Organisation and Accounting--Period June, 1928-May, 1929IX. Maintenance of Aircraft and Engines of Detachments Engaged--Period June, 1928-May, 1929.Folio 15 is a map of Basra and Hail [Ḥā’il].Physical description: Foliation: The main foliation sequence commences at the front cover and terminates at the back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio (except for the back cover, where the folio number is on the verso).Pagination: The volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes for the period of February 1925 to December 1927 relating to the Najd-Transjordan boundary.Topics discussed include:The Najd-Transjordanian boundary and raiding between Iraq and Najd.The mission of Sir Gilbert Clayton Mission to Ibn Sa`ud.Najd-Iraq Frontier Agreement (Bahra Agreement), signed in 1925.Included in the volume is a copy of the English version (folios 36 to 37) of the ten articles of the Bahra Agreement signed by the Sultan of Najd and Dependencies and Sir Gilbert Clayton on behalf of the 'Mesopotamia Government' to regulate raiding. The file also includes letters in Arabic from Ibn Sa'ud to British officials.The principal correspondents include: the Secretary of State for the Colonies, London; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire (Francis Beville Prideaux); the High Commissioner, Baghdad; the Political Agent, Kuwait; HM Consul, Jeddah; and the Sultan of Najd and Dependencies (Ibn Sa'ud).Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 177; 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 5-173; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: Imprint:Simla Drawing Office, February [19]28.Distinctive Features:Relief shown by hachures.An outline map no. 5289 marked ‘For Official Use only’ showing the north-eastern portion of the Arabian Peninsula with boundaries indicated by dash-dot lines and neutral zones marked. Shows Basrah railway line.Physical description: Dimensions:208 x 172 mm, on sheet 343 x 204 mm
Abstract: The volume, stamped ‘Secret’ on the front cover and frontispiece, is part 1 (historical and political materials) of a précis of Najd (spelt Nejd throughout) affairs for the years 1896-1904. It was prepared by Jerome Antony Saldanha of the Bombay Provincial Civil Service, and published in 1904 by the Government of India Foreign Department, Simla, India.The volume includes a preface (folio 3) and list of contents (folio 4). The sections listed in the contents run as follows:I: Rise of the Wahabis under Abdul Wahab [‘Abd al-Wahhāb] ante1740;II: Political History of Nejd ante 1800 to 1804;III: Genealogy of the Wahabi Amirs;IV: First encroachments of the Wahabis on Oman,, 1804-1808;V: (1) Joasami [Āl Qāsimī] pirates under Wahabi influence first venture into the Indian Seas. (2) Expedition against Joasamis and Wahabis, 1808-1809;VI: First Egyptian Invasion of Nejd, 1814-1819;VII: Resurrection of the Wahabis and Reconstitution of the Wahabi Kingdom, 1824-1831;VIII: Wahabi overtures to British Government, 1831;IX: (1) Wahabi Invasion of Oman, 1833. (2) Views of the Government of India as to the claims of Maskat [Muscat] on the British Government;X: (1) Turki [Turkī] murdered by Meshari [Mashārī]. (2) Meshari executed by Feysal [Fayṣal]. (3) Feysal assumes Kingdom;XI: (1) Second Egyptian Invasion of Nejd. (2) Egyptian withdrawal under British pressure;XII: Government of Khalid [Khālid] as Turkish viceregent;XIII: (1) Abdullah bin Saneyan [‘Abdullāh bin Thānīyān] seizes the kingdom. (2) Feysal returns from exile;XIV: (1) Oman again threatened by the Wahabis. (2) British policy;XV: Wahabi attempt on Bahrein [Bahrain]XVI: Invasion of Oman by Abdullah, son of Feysal (2) Treaty between Maskat and Wahabis;XVII: Feysal's nominal dependence upon Turkey, 1855;XVIII: (1) Renewal of Wahabi attempt on Bahrein. (2) British interference, 1859;XIX: (1) Blockade of Wahabi ports by Chief of Bahrein, 1861. (2) Blockade raised on British interference;XX: Turkish protest against British proceedings;XXI: Differences between Sultan of Maskat and Amir of Nejd, 1864-65;XXII: Visit of Colonel [Lewis] Pelly to Riadh [Riyadh], 1865;XXIII: Difference between Sultan of Maskat and Amir of Nejd (continued), 1864-1865;XXIV: (1) Rebellion of two Oman tribes under leadership of Wahabi Officer. (2) Outrage of British subjects;XXV: British operations against the Wahabis, 1865-66;XXVI: The Amir of Nejd comes to terms, 1866;XXVII: Deputation of a Wahabi envoy to Baghdad, 1866;XXVIII: Wahabi advances to Beraymi [al-Buraymī];XXIX: Civil War between Abdullah and Saud [Sa‘ūd], his brother. (2) Turkish expedition into Nejd to assist Abdullah, 1870-71;XXX: Saud bin Feysal's appeal to the Resident for arbitration of the British Government, 1871-1873;XXXI: Saud's negotiations with the Turks, 1872;XXXII: First Mission of Haji Ahmed [Ḥājjī Aḥmad] to Baghdad, 1872;XXXIII: Second Mission of Haji Ahmed to Baghdad, 1872;XXXIV: Visit of Abdullah messenger to Baghdad, 1872-1873;XXXV: Release of Abdur Rahman [‘Abd al-Raḥmān];XXXVI: Death of Saud bin Faysal [Sa‘ūd bin Fayṣal] and election of Abdul Rahman as Amir, 1875;XXXVII: Abdullah bin Feysal [‘Abdullāh bin Fayṣal] defeats Abdur Rahman, 1875-80;XXXVIII: Threatened Revolt of the Montefik Arabs [al-Muntafiq], 1880;XXXIX: Sheikh Abdullah bin Thanneyan, 1879-1880;XL: State of affairs in 1881;XLI: Rise of the Shammar principality, 1835-1882;XLII: Genealogy of Shammar Chiefs;XLIII: Hostilities between Abdullah bin Feysal and Ibn Rashid [Ibn Rashīd];XLIV: Imprisonment of Abdullah bin Feysal and absorption of the Wahabi Kingdom in the Shammar principality, 1887-1896;XLV: Complications with Koweit, 1897-1904.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation sequence commences at the front cover and terminates at the inside back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The printed memorandum, written by Edward Parkes of the Foreign Office, is headed ‘A. Asiatic Turkey and Arabia. Confidential. [July 3] Section 6.’ It summarises past correspondence (dated from February 1904 to May 1907) between Government officials on Britain’s policy of confining their influence to the coastline of eastern Arabia, and not interfering with Ibn Saoud’s [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd (Ibn Sa‘ūd)] affairs in the Arabian region of Najd. The subheadings in the outer margin, alongside each paragraph, indicate the author, number and date of the correspondence being summarised. There is a handwritten addition to the memorandum, written in red ink at the top of the first page, which reads: ‘Memorandum B 200’.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation for this description commences at f 7, and terminates at f 7, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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 also present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and won't be found in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: This printed memorandum is entitled 'Notes on the "Akhwan" [Ikhwān] Movement' by Major Harold Richard Patrick Dickson, which he compiled following his 1920 visit to ‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd (Ibn Saud) at al-Hasa (al-Aḥsā’).The note contains the following sections:I: 'General', including '(a) Authorities' and '(b) Nature of the Movement';II: 'A Short History of Akhwanism', including a note on 'Prayer';III: 'Beliefs';IV: 'Other Customs, Observances and Beliefs among Akhwan';V: System of Bin Sa’ud's Government and its Connection with the Akhwan;', including 'Administration', 'Judicial', 'Military', 'Revenue'.Dickson notes his authorities from whom information was gathered as: Ibn Saud himself; ’Abdul Aziz Al Qusaibi [‘Abd al-‘Azīz al-Quṣaybī]; Fahad Al Bassam [Fahad al-Bassām]; Sulaiman Al Hawwas [Sulaymān Āl Ḥawwās]; Ibrahim bin Juma’ [Ibrāhīm bin Juma‘], Ibn Saud's confidential servant; members of Dickson's personal guard; Muhammad Effendi (Kurd), Treasury Officer to Bin Juluwi [‘Abdullāh bin Jilūwī]; and a member of the movement. The note also includes a list (folio 107v) of new towns (
hijar) that have arisen in Najd under the movement.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation for this memorandum commences at folio 105, and terminates at folio 107, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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 also present in parallel between folios 7-153; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the 1923-24 Kuwait Conference to arbitrate the Najd-Transjordan and Najd-Hijaz boundaries. The main topics discussed include the following:the Kuwait Conference: adjournment, 1924;further negotiations.The discussion in the volume relates to the minutes of the sessions (3rd to 12th) and the exhortations of the President of the conference, Stuart George Knox, to the delegates not to take hardened negotiating positions. Topics discussed in the correspondence also include: Ibn Sa'ud's health, flags and badges and raising of armed forces. An index to the volume is given in folio 269.The principal correspondents in the volume include: the Secretary of State for Colonies, London; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Stuart George Knox; the High Commissioner, Baghdad; the High Commissioner, Jerusalem; the Political Agent, Kuwait; Political Agent, Bahrain.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 272; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 3-269, and ff 163-261; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.