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IJA 3780

Telegrams To and From Nazih al-Swaid Co., Ltd

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Description

This is a group of telegrams about business transactions, including travel plans and financial confirmations. Most seem to be from the same company, the Nazih al-Swaid Co., Ltd., and include information about sugar transactions, oil, financial transactions, and construction plans. Many offer well wishes for the new years and holidays and concerns of health of family members and business partners. The travel plans include when someone is arriving in a city (which flight or train) and what hotel that person is staying at or if travel arrangements need to be made. The correspondence is to and from Baghdad and other Iraqi cities (Basrah, Mosul, Kirkuk), cities in Germany (Dusseldorf, Cologne), Teheran (Iran), Istanbul, London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Paris, cities in Italy (Rome), Switzerland, New York, Los Angeles, Beirut (Lebanon), Damascus (Syria), Saudi Arabia, Tripoli (Libya) and Amman (Jordan). Telegrams are in English, Arabic, French, and German.

Metadata

Archive Reference
IJA 3780
Item Number
12389
Date
Approx. January 1, 1951 to December 31, 1960
Languages
Multiple Languages
Keywords
Kirkuk, Financial, Lt Alswaidi, Correspondence, French, Travel, Tawfiq al-Suwaidi, London, Telegram, Lebanon, Beirut, Paris, Iraqi Government, Annotation, Ink Stamp, Crown Crest, Turkey, Iran, Ottoman Bank, Handwritten, Iraqi Embassy, The British Bank of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Department of Posts & Telegraphs, Kuwait, Mosul, Ltd., Receipts, Teheran, Cairo, New York, Basrah, Typed, Nazih al-Swaid Co.

AI en Translation, Pages 651-675

Page 651

Telegraph 2
Number ⟦line⟧
Inland Telegram "A"
Outgoing Inland Telegram
Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration
Type of Telegram | Sent to
Time | Hour | Minute
Issuing Office | Signature of Sending Clerk
Date | Number of Words | Fee
Administrative Instructions:
Nothing to be written by sender above this line.
Nothing to be written by sender above this line.
To :- To LT
DABSHAN TEHERAN
STEVE MARSHALL ARRIVING 27TH BY IRAQI STOP MEET HIM RESERVE
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION STOP HAVE IMPORTANT BUSINESS WITH YOU
LUAY
Name Luay Al Swaidi
Signature ⟦scribble⟧
Address Baghdad 24-11-57
The sender of the telegram must observe the third paragraph written on the back of this form
The conditions written on the back of this form are not telegraphed; the telegram is sent according to the conditions

Page 652

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
non-transmission or non-delivery, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
they wish to send the telegram, such as urgent, or that the fee for its reply is paid in advance. If the telegram is for
the interest of the Iraqi Government, the word (Official) shall be written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and it also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, its fee shall be returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that.
5 - Requests related to the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams shall be submitted to the General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
-0:0-
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide.
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
address, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
It may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
amount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Page 653

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
non-transmission or non-delivery, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
they wish to send the telegram, such as urgent, or that the reply fee is prepaid. If the telegram is for
the interest of the Iraqi government, the word (Official) shall be written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, the fee shall be returned to the sender upon submission of a request for that.
5 - Requests regarding the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams shall be submitted to the General Directorate of Post and Telegraph in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
-0:0-
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide.
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
address, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
I may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
a mount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Page 654

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
non-transmission or non-delivery, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
they wish to send the telegram, such as urgent, or that the reply fee is prepaid. If the telegram is for
the interest of the Iraqi government, the word (Official) is written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and it also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, its fee is returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that.
5 - Requests related to the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams are submitted to the General Directorate of Post and Telegraph in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
⟦line⟧
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide.
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
⟦address⟧, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
⟦It⟧ may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
⟦amount⟧ paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Page 655

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
non-transmission or non-delivery, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
they wish to send the telegram, such as urgent, or that the reply fee is paid in advance. If the telegram is for
the interest of the Iraqi government, the word (Official) shall be written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, the fee is returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that.
5 - Requests related to the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams are submitted to the General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
⟦line⟧
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide. .
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, Injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
address, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
It may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
a mount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Page 656

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
non-transmission or non-delivery, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
they wish to send the telegram, such as urgent, or that the reply fee is prepaid. If the telegram is in
the interest of the Iraqi Government, the word (Official) shall be written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and it also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, its fee shall be returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that.
5 - Requests regarding the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams shall be submitted to the General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
⟦line⟧
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide.
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, Injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
address, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
It may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
a mount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Po⟦sts⟧ and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Page 657

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
non-transmission or non-delivery, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
he wishes the telegram to be sent, such as urgent, or that the fee for its reply is prepaid. If the telegram is in
the interest of the Iraqi government, the word (Official) shall be written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and it also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, its fee shall be returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that.
5 - Requests related to the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams shall be submitted to the General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
-o:o-
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide.
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
⟦ad⟧dress, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
It may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
⟦am⟧ount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Page 658

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
non-transmission or non-delivery, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
he wishes to send the telegram, such as urgent, or that the fee for its reply is paid in advance. If the telegram is in
the interest of the Iraqi government, the word (Official) is written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and it also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, its fee is returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that.
5 - Requests related to the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams are submitted to the General Directorate of Post and Telegraph in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
-0:0-
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide.
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
address, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
⟦I⟧t may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
amount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. ⟦T⟧o prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Page 659

Summary of the conditions under which inland telegrams are accepted
1 - This telegram is sent in accordance with the inland telegraph regulations published in the Iraqi Post and Telegraph Guide.
2 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration shall not be responsible for delay, error, loss, or damage that may occur to the telegram from
failure to transmit or deliver it, during transmission or distribution.
3 - The sender of the telegram must write in the space provided on the left side of the address on the face of the form the indication by which
he wishes to send the telegram, such as urgent, or that the fee for its reply is prepaid. If the telegram is in
the interest of the Iraqi government, the word (Official) is written.
4 - The Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration has the right to refuse to register the telegram, and it also has the right not to send it even if it
has been registered for transmission or distribution. In this case, its fee is returned to the sender upon submitting a request for that.
5 - Requests related to the recovery of fees and all complaints about telegrams are submitted to the General Directorate of Posts and Telegraphs in Baghdad.
6 - To prevent errors, this telegram should be written carefully and clearly.
CONDITIONS ON WHICH INLAND TELEGRAMS ARE ACCEPTED.
⟦line⟧
1. This telegram shall be forwarded in accordance with the Inland Telegraph, Rules,
published in the 'Iraq Post and Telegraph Guide.
2. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, shall not be liable to make
compensation for any delay, error, loss, Injury or damage arising from omission,
non-transmission or non-delivery of the telegram.
3. The sender may write the instructions in the space provided at the left side of the
address, on the face of this form, such as Urgent Reply Paid, or State of an 'Iraq
Government Service.
4. The Administration of Posts and Telegraphs, 'Iraq, may decline to accept the telegram.
It may also decline to forward it although it has been booked. In such case the
amount paid for transmission shall be refunded to the sender on application.
5. Complaints and applications for refund should be addressed to the Directorate of
Ports and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ MACHINES ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ GMBH ⟦illegible⟧
Swaidi
Luay <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> arriving Frankfurt <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> from Spain leaving Frankfurt
the eleventh for Bagdad Lufthansa stop if tender completed remit
tohim stop Inform Swaidi delay departure and act according our letter
sent Paris if not received to visit Uhde discuss urgently their letter
25/10/57 OrgD-allg Dr.Str/Lh-Wm/Rp
Nazih al Swadi Co., Ltd.,
8/11/57

Page 660

LT
PHILTAY
BEIRUT
YOURS EIGHTEENTH CANNOT PROVI⟦DE⟧ GUARANTEE STOP MAZZACURATI MUST
ARRANGE GUARANTEE FROM ITALY
ALSWAIDI
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.,
Baghdad 21-10-1957

Page 661

⟦illegible⟧
LT
SWAIDI
NAPOLEAN HOTEL
AVENUE FRIEDLAND
PARIS
FATHER ARRIVED IN SEPLENDID HEALTH STOP PERHAPS NAJIB BEAURIVAGE
HOTEL GENEVA BEST REGARDS AND ENJOY YOURSELF
DJEMIL
Djemil Shemtob
Nazih al ⟦Swaidi⟧ Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 16-10-57

Page 662

LT
SWAIDI
C/O
REWOP
SOUTHKENS
LONDON
RAFAI PAID 300 DINARS BALANCE NEXT MONTH STOP BEST REGARDS TO
YOUR FATHER AND YOU
DJEMIL
Djemil Schentob,
NAZIH AL SWAIDI CO. LTD.
Baghdad 7-10-1957
60

Page 663

LT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREVENBROICH
JISKRA WHO SHOULD CONTACT DIRECTOR STRMPEL STOP <del>JISKRA</del> PRICES GENERALLY
GOOD SUGGEST INCREASE CONCRETE 20% AND DECREASE 40% BRICKWORK
ALSWAIDI
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 18-9-57

Page 664

LT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREVENBROICH
JISKRA YOUR TENTH EXTENSION IMPOSSIBLE STOP MUST DO YOUR BEST TO SUBMIT
IN TIME STOP EVEN IF EXTENSION POSSIBLE WE WILL BE GIVING CHANCE OUR
COMPETITORS
ALSWAIDI
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 15-9-57

Page 665

LT
TAYLOR
HYDEPARK HOTEL
LONDON
⟦line⟧
LUAY IS NOT EXPECTED TOBE IN LONDON BEFORE 22ND OF THIS MONTH
STOP CONTACT FOSTER WHEELER
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.,
Baghdad 15-9-57

Page 667

GERSTEIN
ASHOKA HOTEL
NEW DELHI
RESERVATIONS ARRANGED
AL SWAIDI
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 29-8-57

Page 668

⟦M⟧ECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREVENBROICH
5174 SPECIFICATIONS ACCEPTED
ALSWAIDI
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 25-8-57

Page 669

HAYDENVIL
LONDON
FOR BIRSHAN
NO NEWS FROM YOU PLEASE CABLE RESULT NEGOTIATIONS
LUAY
Lua'y Al Swaidi
Bank Street,
Baghdad 26-8-57

Page 673

LT
ABOUNASR AZOD
581 AVENUE KACH BALA
TEHERAN
REFERENCE CONVERSATION REGARDING COCKS STOP WORKING THAT THEY
SHOULD SECURE IMMEDIATE CONTRACT STOP SEND IMMEDIATELY CABLE
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT
ALSWAIDI
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 21-8-57.

Page 674

LT
UHDE ENGINEER
DORTMUND
SULPHUR RECOVERYPLANT NOT ESSENTIAL STAFFMEMBER SUBMIT TENDER
STOP SEND TENDER BY AIRFREIGHT IMMEDIATELY OUR ADDRESS AND
ADVICE TELEGRAPHICALLY FLIGHT NUMBER
ALSWAIDI
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.,
Baghdad 15-8-57

Page 675

LT
DABSHAN
TEHERAN
REFERENCE OUR TODAYS CABLE HAVE INCREASED HALF DINAR FOR EACH TON
AS PROFIT STOP IF COULD INCREASE MORE ADVICE
ALSWAIDI
Nazih Al Swaid Co. Ltd
Baghdad 10-8-57