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'File 35/85 I A 8. Muscat: French Flag Question' [‎43r] (92/512)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (249 folios). It was created in 9 Dec 1892-11 Jan 1905. It was written in English, Arabic and French. 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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No. /SP 190 J".
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To
Major P. Z. COX, c.i.e.,
H. B. M.'s Consul and 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,
Lt-COLOMfL C, A.KEMEA.LL C, I.E.
POL ITICA L RESIDENT in the PERSIAN GULP,
Dated Muscat.
& 'April 190°i.
SlEj
I have the honor to forward for information
copies of this office letter No.148 dated 18th April 1903,
with enclosures to the address of the Secretary to the
Qovernment of India in the Foreign Department, relating
to the two incidents under report connected with the .French
Flag.
Iihave the honor to be,
SIR,
Your most obedient servant.
. 3 . Mador '
H.B.M. 's CONSUL & 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.

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Correspondence concerning the use of French flags by dhows at Sur and the actions taken by the Sultan of Muscat and the Government of India. Includes a hand drawn map (folio 33) 'Rough sketch of Soor'.

Topics covered include:

  • The establishment of a French consulate;
  • Representation of the Sultan of Muscat at the Hague tribunal;
  • British documents relating to the arbitration at the Hague tribunal;
  • Issues involving the slave trade and use of the French flag.

Correspondents include Major Percy Zachariah Cox, 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; 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. ; Louis William Dane, Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department; Quarantine superintendent of the Sultan of Muscat.

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1 volume (249 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file. There is an index at the front of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: The foliaton system in use is the sequence of numbers appearing in a circle in the top right hand corner of each folio.

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English, Arabic and French in Latin and Arabic script
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