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'Muscat, Sultan's visit to Europe, 1928' [‎70r] (150/209)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (95 folios). It was created in 18 Jan 1928-16 Nov 1928. 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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Telegram R. i:io.l912, dated (and received) 11th July 1928.
i'rom. Secretary of State for India, London,
To Viceroy (foreign & Political Department) Simla.
Your telegram July 6th 1297-S, Thomas. I have
approved allowance in question and agree as to incidence,

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Correspondence discusses the visit of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal [Taymūr bin Fayṣal] to Europe where he intended to visit England and France. The visit was primarily for medical reasons for the treatment of chronic appendicitis, detailed in medical reports contained in the file. He desired to be accompanied by his Wazir Minister. , Bertram Thomas, and letters discuss that it was not advisable for both the Sultan and his Wazir Minister. to be absent from Muscat at the same time. Correspondence discusses the arrangements for the expenses incurred on the trip. Also included are letters in Arabic from Sultan Taimur bin Faisal 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. which also discuss the Sultan's desire to abdicate.

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1 volume (95 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file. At the front of the file there is an index.

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Foliation: The main foliation sequence commences at the title page and terminates at the forth folio from the back of the volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. A second foliation sequence is also present between ff 3-91; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence. Foliation errors: 2, 2A, 2B and 2C; 5 and 5A.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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