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'File 35/85 I A 8. Muscat: French Flag Question' [65r] (136/512)
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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00062 s -
Translated purport of a letter from Abdulla bin Salim
al Hamoodeh Shaikh of the Beni Boo Ali to H. H. The Sultan of
Muscat, dated 7th Muharram 1K21, corresponding to 6th April
190K,in reply to a letter written to him by His Highness say-
-ing that the French Consul had made a complaint about his
doings at Soor and asking him to inform him (i.e.the Sultan)
what happened.
:ooo:
After compliments.
I have received your esteemed letter and
understtod its contents. With reference to the claim of the
French Consul in connection with the recent incident between
us and one of the Jennebeh, you are well aware of the funda
mental custom (as to levy of tribute) prevailing amongst the
Arabs. I have not demanded (from the tribes-men in Soor)
anything in excess of my right due.
With reference to the question of the Khor (Soor creek) my
authority over it has been in existence from ancient times
until now, and there are certain rules and laws attached to
the enjoyment of the use of this creek which are known to
one and all.
This is as plain as the day to any person in his senses. Your
Highness is also perfectly avfare of the fact.
How is it then when you are fully cognizant of all the circum-
-stances, you did not act and speak on my behalf and refute
the French Consul's claim especially seeing that I never do
anything to displease you?
Reverting to my action against the Jennebeh,it was not direct
ed especially against them still less against the particular
possessor of the French Flag in question who complained to the
French Consul, on the contrary, it was a measure applied against
all the tribes (who use the creek).
The incident of the French Flag was entirely the fault of the
owner
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- Content
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.
- Extent and format
- 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.
- Written in
- English, Arabic and French in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/1/403
- Title
- 'File 35/85 I A 8. Muscat: French Flag Question'
- Pages
- 65r:65v
- Author
- Al Hamudah, Shaikh Abdullah bin Salim bin Muhammad
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- Public Domain