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'P. 6. 733/1904. Muscat:- Hospital.' [‎18r] (33/72)

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The record is made up of 1 item (35 folios). It was created in 28 Dec 1908-1 Mar 1910. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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The item discusses the proposal put forward by Captain Norman Scott, Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. Surgeon at Muscat, and Robert Erskine Holland, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Consul at Muscat, for a new hospital at Muscat; the existing one was considered inadequate and housed in unsuitable accommodation.

The proposal is supported by the Senior Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Frederick Godfrey Bird) and the Admiralty who offer a donation towards its construction. Also included is correspondence relating to the decision of the Council of India to offer a substantial donation towards the hospital's construction and likely ongoing costs.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 2, and terminates at f 37, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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