Abstract: The file concerns the possibility of relaxing the restrictions, existing in 1928, of the financial powers of the Government of India in regard to expenditure on Diplomatic and Consular services in Persia. These include salaries, travelling and contingencies.The file is composed of correspondence between the Foreign Office, the India Office, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 30; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the economic situation in Bushire in 1932, due to the scarcity of water and rainfall.The import of livestock and food supplies is requested to the India Office by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, also complaining about attacks to lorries on the Bushire-Shiraz Road, caused by the drought.The file also contains 1944 requests for the supply of Army rations in Bushire.The file is composed of correspondence between the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the British Legation at Tehran, the Government of India, and the War Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 22; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file mostly concerns appointments at the Bandar Abbas Consulate.The file contains:appointment of George Alexander Richardson as Vice-Consul with local rank of Consul at Bandar Abbas, in 1930proposed grant of a special retiring pension to George Alexander RichardsonGovernment of India's proposal to revive post of Vice-Consul at Bandar Abbas and to abolish post of Vice-Consul at Kerman, from 1943raising of Bandar Abbas Vice-Consulate to status of a Consulate, in 1943appointment of T E Rogers as Consul of Bandar Abbas, in 1944.The file is composed of correspondence between the British Legation at Tehran, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Foreign Office, the India Office, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 135; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file mostly concerns appointments at the Political Agency at Kuwait.The file contains correspondence related to:Extensions of appointment of James Carmichael Moore as Political Agent, 1922, 1924 and 1926.Appointment of Harold Richard Patrick Dickson to act as Political Agent in 1928; extended in 1930, 1933, and 1934. Dickson's request for leave in 1933, denied. Dickson's appointment as Chief Local Representative of Kuwait Oil Company, in 1935.Appointment of Gerald De Gaury as Political Agent, 1935; extended in 1937. Termination of De Gaury's service at the British Legation at Jedda, 1935. Organization of meeting at Jubail between High Commissioner for Palestine and De Gaury, 1935. Arrangements for De Gaury's journey to Kuwait, 1936. Termination of De Gaury's employment, 1938.Appointment of Arnold Crawshaw Galloway as Political Agent in 1938; loan of Galloway for intelligence duties, 1940.Temporary appointment of Harold Richard Patrick Dickson to act as Political Agent in 1941; payment of an honorarium of £100 for his services.Requirement of crockery for the Political Agency, 1946.Sumptuary allowance of the Political Agent, 1946.The file is composed of correspondence between the Viceroy; Harold Richard Patrick Dickson, Political Agent at Kuwait; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Government of India; the Colonial Office; the Foreign Office; the India Office; the High Commissioner for Palestine; the High Commissioner for India; the British Legation at Jedda; Imperial Airways; Lloyd's Bank; the Passport Office; Kuwait Oil Company; and Anglo-Iranian Oil Company.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 336; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the Seistan and Kain (Zabul) Consulate.The file contains:proposed expenditures on repairs of the building, in 1925proposal to build a new hospital, in 1925proposal to increase office allowance to provide medical stores, in 1928proposed purchase of furniture, in 1928 and 1930provision of a motor lorry in 1929, and its replacement in 1935.The file is composed of correspondence between the British Consul at Seistan and Kain, the British Consul at Khorasan, the Foreign Office, the India Office, and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 74; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns expenditure on Diplomatic and Consular Services in Persia and in the Persian Gulf.The file contains:half-yearly reports on petty expenditure on Diplomatic and Consular Services in Persia and in the Persian Gulfstatements showing excesses and savings under Contract GrantGovernment of India requesting sanction of Secretary of State for certain items of excess expenditurespecial measures in the Persian Gulf on outbreak of war, in 1940, such as recruitment of clerks and interpreters, supply of radio setsincrease of pay at Shiraz and Sharjah agencies, in 1943expenditures for liveries for servants, recruitments, office allowances, cars and motorcyclesexpenditures for Victory celebrations, in 1944regularization of excess expenditure incurred between 1942 and 1945 over the fixed sanctioned Contract Grants.The file is composed of correspondence between the British Legation at Tehran, the India Office, the Foreign Office, the Government of India, and the Treasury.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 212; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the procedure for reporting movements of India Government officials holding consular ranks or officiating as consular officers in Persia and in the Persian Gulf. The Secretary of State for India asked that all changes should be reported by telegram.The file is composed of correspondence between the Foreign Office, the Secretary of State for India, the Viceroy, and the India Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 36; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the sale of a plot of land at Bushire, originally purchased in 1905 and 1911 to build new residences for the Political Residency, which were never built.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Government of India, the Foreign Office, and the India Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 26; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns repairs to the buildings in the Persian Gulf.The file covers repairs to the Consulate buildings at Shiraz, and revision of percentage charges for repairs to the buildings in the Persian Gulf.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Government of India.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 20; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the British Consulate at Kermanshah.The file covers office allowance grants and supply of maps.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Government of India, and the British Consulates at Gulhek, and Kermanshah, and the Stationery Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 39; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns the British Consulate at Shiraz.The file covers office allowance grants, bonuses, staff pay, cost of living in Shiraz, and increase of pay and clothing allowance for the Consulate gardeners.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Foreign Office, the India Office, the Government of India, the British Legation at Tehran, and the British Consulate at Shiraz.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 119; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The file concerns budget estimates for the financial year 1948-49.The file is composed solely of internal correspondence between the Foreign Office, Commonwealth Relations Office, and the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf.The correspondence contains estimated details of expenditure of the Persian Gulf Residency and the Agencies, and pay of officers.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 80; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.