'File 8/65 VII Renewal of Commercial Treaty 1939.'

Content

This file relates to the termination and possible replacement of the 1939 Commercial Treaty between Great Britain and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. The file documents preparations for the drafting of a new treaty between the two parties (eventually concluded in December 1951 and ratified in May 1952), following the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] notice of termination of the existing treaty in February 1950.

Related matters of discussion include the following: the question of whether Britain should seek to enter into a separate consular convention with the Sultanate, in addition to negotiating a new commercial treaty; arrangements for the extension of the 1939 treaty.

The file features the following principal correspondents: the 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, Muscat; the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Sultan of Muscat and Oman; officials of the Foreign Office.

Extent and format

1 file (68 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 70; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/6/259

Former external reference(s)

Subject files: File 8/65 VII

History of this record

Date(s)

7 Dec 1949-19 Dec 1950 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between Great Britain and Muscat (1939)Treaties

People & organisations

Political Resident, Persian GulfForeign OfficeSultan of Muscat and Oman, Āl Bū Sa'īd Dynasty

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