75 Majesty’s Government consider the following amendments necessary : In the preamble: for «Imperial Airways Company (Hereinafter referred to as the Company)» substitute «British Overseas Airways Corporation» ( hereinafter referred to as the Corporation». Substitute the word «Corporation» wherever the words «Company» occurs in the remaining clauses. 3. I shouldbe grateful if youwould convey tome your formal agreement to the above amendments. usual Ending. Sd , H. Weightman. Political Agent ,Bahrain.” 11 As is clear,Weightman stated that the undertaking of imperial Airways limited, with all their rights and liabilities, will be transferred to and vested in a new statutory corporation to be called «BritishOverseas Airways Corporation”. 12 In response, Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr al-Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, wrote a letter No.5 dated 7th Rabi’ al-Awwal, 1359 AH (corresponding to 16/4/1940) to the Political Agent, Bahrain, stating: “ After Compliments, I received your letter No.c/260-13/2 dated 31st March 1940 and noted its contents. You asked my agreement to the change, with effect from 1st April 1940, of the name of Imperial Airways Limited with whom I entered into agreement on 22nd July 1932 to the British Overseas Airways Corporation. That there will be no change in the terms of the above mentioned agreement which will be fully observed by the said corporation. I agree accordingly. Usual Ending.13 Accordingly, the will of the people of Sharjah triumphed owing to the existence of the Letter of Assurance they had insisted on attaching to the Agreement renewed. This letter was a guarantee that the Agreement would not be breached. 11 Ibid., L.P.&S/12/1966, No.C/260−13/2 12 Ibid 13 Ibid., No. C/Sec−13/3. LETTER OF ASSURANCE
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