'File XXIII/5 Travels in Oman. Intending Travellers (1911 to 1922)' [‎12r] (23/34)

TELEPHONE 7826 GERRARD.
CARLTON HOTEL. LONDON
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS-
Carlton Hotel,
Pall Mall,
London.
willing that I should come to Oman; I will then take your letter
with me to the Passport Office in support of ny application*
I enclose herewith for your information, a copy of a letter
required by the Passport Office in 1921, for me to land in Socotra
to Shoot; this letter was giren me by the Goyernment of Jombay
within whose jurisdiction Socotra lies*
In conclusion I would be most grateful for your kind help
both in getting to Oman, and after ajy arrival there, especially
for any tips peculiar to the country that you may consider will
be useful to me, such as the possibility of obtaining ageyls (guides)
eook etc* in Muscat; or must the servants be brought from India and
of what'iaitfc should these be? The buying or hiring of camel trans -
port and their saddles and ropes, fantasses for carrying water; for
a period of say up to f our months* The possibility of getting a
riding pony or mule for myself.What form of money should be brought.
Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. or what -also approximate amount.
If impossible to go after the Thar, would it be possible to land
in the province of Dhofar, in order to visit the ruins there?
In case ay first visit proves a failure I would add that I would
not be very disappointed but would like to try again another year.
Relieve me, dear Sir,
Yours faithfully