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'File 35/86 III A. 74. Muscat Treaty' [‎38r] (92/548)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (273 folios). It was created in 18 Mar 1931-22 Oct 1937. 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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The Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. K.B.H's Consulate.
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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. 8cH.B.M's Consul, Muscat.
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The Secretary to the Hon'hie 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
Renewal of Musca t Com mercial Treaty.
Y/ith reference to your letter id.728-3 of 30th September
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1932, I have the honour to forward herewith seven copies in
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Arabic and twelve copies in English of a document duly signedlby
His Highness the Sultan of Muscat & Oman and 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.
prolonging the Muscat Commercial Treaty of 1891 for a further
period of one year.
A portion of the wording has been modified in accordance
with instructions contained in Dominion Office letter Ho.P.Z.
178/32 dated 7th January 1932.
A communication giving notice of the withdrawal of the Union
of South Africa from the Treaty is also being sent to the
Muscat State as required*
I have the honour to be,
I.
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
Captain,
jr -olitical Agent & n.B.M's Consul, Muscat.

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This file consists of correspondence relating to the prolonging of the Muscat Commercial Treaty of 1891 for a further period of one year. The correspondence discusses issues of extra-territoriality; implications for Morocco and British rights; municipal taxes; tariff; taxation of British subjects; prolongation of the Treaty. Also discussed is the withdrawal from the Treaty by Australia, Canada, Irish Free State and South Africa. Correspondents include 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. Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Said bin Taimur [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr], Sultan of Muscat and Oman; Secretary of State, Foreign Office, London; 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. , London; External Affairs Department, Government of India.

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1 volume (273 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: this file has foliation numbers in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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