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'Muscat Levy Corps' [41r] (94/292)
The record is made up of 1 volume (135 folios). It was created in 30 Jan 1926-27 May 1931. 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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(3) To provide for the defence of Muscat and Muttra
against possible raids from Omani tribesmen.
Mr* Wingate added that attacks on the coasts could always
be dealt with by one of H.M.Ships»
4, These principles were accepted by Government as
forming the raison d^tre of the corps, and I am of opinion
that they can be still taken as such# They would appear
definitely to rule out any idea of the Corps having garrisons
in any other centres except Bait al FalaJ, Muttra and Muscat
If garrisons are required elsewhere the Corps must be in
creased in numbers or the Sultan must make other arrange-
ments» Uor in my opinion could the corps be expected to
undertake military expeditions away from Bait al Falaj»
If such expeditions are contemplated then the strength of
the Corps must be considerably increased. I mention this
latter point as in some despatches by Political Agents
stress is laid on the necessity of the Corps being mobile
(Mr. Wingate himself uses this expression in his letter
quoted above )which would seem to indicate some idea in the
minds of writers that the Corps might be required to under
take such expeditions. Captain Walkerjalso in his letter
under reference (para 4) states » if made highly efficient
and mobile it could tackle any smaller trouble likely to
be met with in the Batineh M » My assumption,however, is
that the Corps at its present strength is a purely garri
son one for Bait al Falaj to cover Muscat and MUttra
from attack by Omani tribes. May I take it that you concur
in this assumption?
Strength of the Levy .
5. Captain Walker points out that since the Levy was
started in 1921 its strength has gradually decreased.
Mr. 'WingatS' suggested a maximum of 300 and a minimum of
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Correspondence discusses the Muscat Levy Corp: its organisation, composition, strength, budget and activities.
On termination of command it was customary for the Commanding Officer to submit a report on the Muscat Levy Corp and the following reports are included:
- A report by Captain George J Eccles on the progress of the Muscat Levy Corps from July 1924 to May 1926. Sections include: organization; personnel (officer and other ranks); strength; armament; clothing and equipment; health and sanitation; public works; training and discipline.
- A report by Captain Robin William George Stephens for the period 11th May 1925 to 11th May 1928; the report is divided under the headings: efficiency; discipline, budget, strength; financial; armament, public works, equipment, clothing; non-military activities; miscellaneous; recommendations. Lionel Haworth, 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. , wrote to the Foreign Secretary to the Government of India commenting on the report by R.W.G. Stephens.
- A letter from Trenchard Craven Fowle, 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. , Muscat, to 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. . Policy for Muscat Levy Corps. This letter reviews the object of the Muscat Levy Corps and argues against a reduction in strength of the Muscat Levy Corps.
- Captain Allan Robertson Walker, Commandant, Muscat Levy composed a report on 'Future Policy for the Muscat Levy' including a 'Table of Budget Estimates and Actual Expenditure of the Muscat Levy from 1922 to 1930'. Captain Walker also produced a report on the Muscat Levy Corps from May 1928 to May 1931.
In response to requests in 1931 from S.E, Hedgcock, Financial Adviser, for financial savings in the Muscat Levy Corps, Captain Walker comments on the road building capacity of the Levy as it achieves this for the State without cost of additional expenditure. Correspondence discusses cuts in pay in the Muscat Levy to achieve financial savings given the financial situation of the Muscat state and the position of the Government of India. Data included is a comparison between the pay of the Muscat Infantry and that of the Customs Department.
Correspondents include Robert William George Stephens; Allan Robertson Walker, Commandants, Muscat Levy; Trenchard Craven Fowle, 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. , Muscat; Francis Beville Prideaux, 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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Foreign Secretary to the Government of India.
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- 1 volume (135 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from front to rear of file.
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Foliation: There is an incomplete foliation sequence and a complete foliation sequence. The complete sequence, which should be used for referencing, is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. It begins on the title page, on number 1, and ends on the last folio of writing, on number 135. Foliation errors: f.1 is followed by f.1A.
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- 'Muscat Levy Corps'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1r:1v, 1ar:1av, 2r:10v, 19v:23v, 36v:45v, 49v:78v, 81v:95v, 102v:105v, 106v:107v, 109v:111v, 117v:133v, 134v, 134r, 135v, 135r, iii-v, iii-r, iv-v, iv-r, v-v, v-r, vi-v, vi-r, back-i
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