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'File 35/87 VI A. 38 Muscat reforms, customs, finances' [‎89r] (185/440)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (217 folios). It was created in 24 Aug 1924-31 Dec 1927. It was written in English and Arabic. 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,
Reg.
Date
VcS
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British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and C-onsulate^
Muscat 14th April 1925•
From
CONFIDEN T CCG.:^
Lieut*Colonel C» G-» Crosthwaite,
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,
To
The Secretary to the Hon'tle 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. ,
Bushire#
Sir,
a
(1) I have the honour to submit,herewith,a draft of an
agreement (with a schedule of terms)proposed for Mr•Thomas 1 em-
-ployment with the Muscat State,for favour of the approval of the
Hon'TDle 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. *
(2) Uo agreement v;as drawn up in the case of Captain Mac-
-Collum's emplojarient and this omission has led to unfortunate ^
results*
(3) As Mr Thomas* term of service is anticipated as not
'
less than 5 years it appears necessary to have some record on
the file regarding the conditions,and in more detail than given
in the previous telegraphic correspondence*
(4) The grant of free passages when proceeding on leave is
in accordance with commercial custom in the CJulf*
(5) Mr Thomas has initialled the draft as approved "by him* {
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Ypur most obedient servant, v
Lieut•ColoneX^
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 H*B*M»s Consul,Muscat.
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Correspondence relating to the reform of customs and finance at Muscat. Includes the contract of the Financial Adviser, Bertram Thomas and the financial statements he prepared for the state of Muscat.

Correspondents include Colonel 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. ; Bertram Thomas, Finance Minister, State of Muscat; Taimur bin Faisal [Taymūr bin Fayṣal], Sultan of Muscat; Major Gerald Patrick Murphy, 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; Senior Naval Officer Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

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1 volume (217 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.

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There is one incomplete foliation sequence and one complete foliation sequence. The complete sequence is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of each folio. It begins on the title page, on number 1, and runs through to 217, ending on the inside of the back cover of the volume. Anomalies: f 22A; f 26A.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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