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IJA 3780

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

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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 English Translation, Pages 1126-1150

Archival unit 1126

SCHEMTOB
I S T A N B U L
⟦illegible⟧
STOP ALL FORMALITIES POWER OF ATTORNEY WILL BE
SENT
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Dear ⟦Salih⟧

Archival unit 1127

Brown Boveri Co
B A D E N   Switzerland
⟦line⟧
Attention Mr. Vodos or Mr. Thomann stop if not yet engaged
regarding iraq representation recommend nazih al swaidi co. Ltd.
writing
Naim Murad
⟦line⟧
1-7-1956.
S.
Naim Murad
Bank Street.
⟦signature⟧

Archival unit 1128

ISKRA
BEIRUT
⟦line⟧
YOURS TWENTYFIFTH USEFUL
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad, 28-6-56

Archival unit 1129

ISKRA
BEIRUT
⟦line⟧
CLEARED
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
⟦signature⟧
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 26-6-56

Archival unit 1130

BUCKAUWOLF
NEUSS
⟦line⟧
NOT REQUIRED
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 24th, June 1956

Archival unit 1131

LT
BUCKAUWOLF
NEUSS
⟦line⟧
5161 REFERENCE YOUR OFFER OF FIFTH APRIL POSSIBLE SECURE
CONTRACT AFTER REDUCTION 3% STOP PLEASE TELEGRAPH US URGENTLY
YOUR ACCEPTANCE
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
⟦signature⟧
Nazih Al Swai di Co. Ltd.,
Baghdad 18-6-56

Archival unit 1132

BASS
BRISTOL HOTEL
BEIRUT
⟦line⟧
TELEGRAPH DATE YOUR ARRIVAL
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 17-6-56

Archival unit 1133

BASS
BRISTOL HOTEL
BEIRUT
⟦line⟧
LOWEST OFFER DORMAN LONG
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al-Swaidi Co. Ltd
baghdad 29-5-56

Archival unit 1134

⟦illegible⟧
DORTMUND
⟦line⟧
QURNA M.K AND RAYMOND ARE OF OPINION THAT YOUR PRICES ARE HIGH
AFTER ⟦CHECKING⟧ SAME IN USA STOP ARE ASKING YOU TO REDUCE ABOUT
THIRTY DINARS PER TON STOP TELEGRAPH IMMEDIATELY YOUR ACCEPTANCE
KUHNE
⟦line⟧
MR. KUHNE
C/O Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 14-5-56

Archival unit 1135

URGENT
MORRISON & KNUDSON
BASRAH ASHAR
⟦line⟧
ARRIVING TO BASRAH BY IRAQI AIRWAYS TODAY ABOUT 8/30 STOP WILL STAY
AT SHAT ALARAB STOP PLEASE ARRANGE MEETING YOU LATEST NINE OCLOCK
THURSDAY
KUHNE
⟦line⟧
⟦signature⟧
Kuhne
C/O Nazih Al Swaidi Co.
Baghdad 16-5-56

Archival unit 1136

LT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREVENBROICH
⟦illegible⟧ NEGOTIATING ABOUT ALTERNATIVE COMPETITION ⟦illegible⟧ BODREF STOP PREREQUISITE
FOR POSSIBLE ORDER IS ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL TENDER CONDITIONS SPECIFICATIONS
WHICH ARE IRAQI LEGAL AND NOT IRINUS STOP RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
LIKE KRUPP JUCHO AND OTHERS STOP REQUIRE LT TRANSLATION OF SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE 22/22 REQUESTED INFORMATION AND POWER OF ATTORNEY
STREMPEL
⟦line⟧
H. Strempel
Hotel Khayam
Baghdad 24/4/56

Archival unit 1137

Telegraph 2
Number ⟦line⟧
Inland Telegram "A"
Outgoing Internal Telegram
Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration
Telegram Type:
Sent to:
Time:
Hour:
Minute:
Issuing Office:
Signature of Sending Clerk:
Date:
Administrative Instructions ::
Word Count:
Fee:
Nothing to be written by sender above this line.
Nothing to be written by sender above this line.
To :-: AIDA SAADUN
To: TESHWIKYIA CADDESI NISHANTASH ISTANBUL
The sender of the telegram must observe paragraph
three written on the back of this form
WHY HAVE YOU NOT ARRIVED TELEGRAPH HEALTH
SWAIDI
The telegram is sent according to the conditions
written on the back of this form
Not to be telegraphed
This telegram is sent according to conditions on reverse
Name Name: MR. Swaidi
Signature Signature:
Address Address: c/o Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Baghdad 17-4-56

Archival unit 1138

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
its 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 his submission of 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.
⟦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.

Archival unit 1139

Telegram 2
Number ⟦line⟧
Outgoing Inland Telegram
Inland Telegram "A"
Telegram Type
Sent to
Time
Hour
Minute
Issuing Office
Signature of Sending Clerk
Date
Administrative Instructions:
Word Count
Fee
Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration
Nothing to be written by sender above this line
Nothing to be written by sender above this line.
To :-: LT MASCHINENBAU
To: GREVENBROICH
The sender of the telegram must observe paragraph
three written on the back of this form
5006 POSITION FAVOURABLE BUT MUST EXPEDITE YOUR ARRIVAL
STOP TRY LEAVE DUSSELDORF THIS MONDAY STOP SALZGITTER BEING
INTERVIEWED
ALSWAIDI
The telegram is sent according to the conditions
written on the back of this form
This telegram is sent according
to conditions on reverse
Name: Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Address: Baghdad - 15-4-56
Signature:
Not to be
telegraphed

Archival unit 1140

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
its 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 that
he wishes to send the telegram under, 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 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
Posts and Telegraphs, Baghdad.
6. To prevent mistakes this telegram must be legibly written.

Archival unit 1141

Telegraph 2:
Number: ⟦line⟧
Inland Telegram “A”:
Outgoing Internal Telegram:
Iraqi Post and Telegraph Administration
Telegram Type:
Sent to:
Time:
Hour:
Minute:
Issuing Office:
Signature of Sending Clerk:
Date:
Administrative Instructions ::
Word Count:
Fee:
Nothing to be written by sender above this line
Nothing to be written by sender above this line.
To :-: To URGENT JUCHO DORTMUND
The sender of the telegram must observe paragraph
three written on the back of this form
NASSIRIYAH RESERVE EXCHANGE DINARS NOT POSSIBLE STOP SEND
URGENT CABLE GIVE PERMISSION DELETE EXCHANGE CLAUSE STOP
QUOTATION SITE PAINT MUST BE INCLUDED
The telegram is sent according to the conditions
written on the back of this form
Not to be telegraphed
Not to be telegraphed
This tele⟦line⟧ is sent according to conditions on reverse
Name: Mr. Kuhne c/o
Signature:
Address: Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Baghdad. 15-4-56

Archival unit 1142

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 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 his submission of 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 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⟧ 0:0 ⟦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.

Archival unit 1143

URGENT
JCUHO
DORTMUND
⟦line⟧
NAZIRIYAH DOCUMENTS NOT YET ARRIVED CABLE
⟦line⟧
Mr. Kuhne
c/o Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 14-4-56

Archival unit 1144

BUCKAUWOLF
NEUSS
⟦line⟧
YOURS ELEVENTH CABLE WHICH BANK GUARANTEE SENT
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad. 12-4-56

Archival unit 1145

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREVENBROICH
⟦line⟧
5006 PRESENCE STREMPEL REQUIRED URGENTLY TELEGRAPH ARRIVAL
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih AlSwaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad. 12-4-56

Archival unit 1146

LT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREVENBROICH
⟦line⟧
5006 BOARD SENDING YOU CABLE THAT YOUR DELEGATE COME BAGHDAD TO
DISCUSS ALTERNATIVE OFFER IN REGARD TECHNICAL AND LEGAL AFFAIRS
STOP WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND DIRECTOR STREMPEL PROCEED IMMEDIATELY
BAGHDAD ON RECEIVING BOARDS CABLE STOP BORSU HERE
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad- 11-4-56

Archival unit 1147

LT
BUCKAUWOLF
NEUSS GERMANY
⟦line⟧
5161 REFERENCE OURS 2628 PLEASE CABLE IF YOU HAVE SENT OFFER AND
GUARANTEE STOP SUBMISSION ON SIXTEENTH
ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad. 10-4-56

Archival unit 1148

LT JUCHO
DORTMUND
⟦line⟧
516 REFERING YOUR SIXTH QURNAH YOU MUST OFFER ACCORDING TENDER
DOCUMENTS STOP YOU COULD SUBMIT ALSO ALTERNATIVE BUT WILL ONLY
BE CONSIDERED IF YOU ARE LOWEST IN OFFER ACCORDING THE TENDER
SPECIFICATIONS
⟦line⟧
⟦signature⟧
Nazih al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 8-4-56

Archival unit 1149

LT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GREVENBROICH
⟦line⟧
5006 CABLE FULL ANALYSES TYPE NO1 SUGAR INSTITUTE BRAUNSCHWEIG STANDARD
STOP 5136 STILL NOT REGISTERED NOTHING TO WORRY WRITING
⟦line⟧
Nazih Al Swaidi Co. Ltd.
Baghdad 5-4-56

Archival unit 1150

ISKRA
BEIRUT
⟦line⟧
please come Bagdad immediately for Mosul factory
<del>XXXWXXXX</del>    ALSWAIDI
⟦line⟧
Nazih al Swaidi Co., Ltd.