Slave trade

FO 1016/131 1951 Jan 21-Dec 29
Description

This file relates to the slave trade in the Gulf. It contains:

  • Circular memorandum in cancellation of the memorandum of 1913 concerning manumission of slaves
  • Correspondence concerning British efforts to reduce or end slavery in Qatar
  • Manumission requests, including translated statements with thumb prints and related correspondence