'FILE NO: 14/17 NAME: MUSCAT GOVERNMENT AGENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND INDIA' [7r] (13/102)
The record is made up of 1 file (49 folios). It was created in 19 Apr 1947-6 Nov 1948. It was written in English. 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 department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors.
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CONFIDENTIAL.
dear Hay,
f 'ill you please refer to your d.o. letter No. 651-S
of 19th April about the supply of pipes to the D ultan of Muscat
for a water scheme at Sur.
I agree that it would be well worth the Sultan's while
to appoint an Agent in the U.K. for obtaining his requirements
there as the Bahrain Government have done, but I am rather
inclined to suggest, instead of giving Messrs. Kendall a monopoly,
we might consider recommending another firm; and it occurred to me
that Keymer, Son & Co. who have done business for the Nepalese
Government for many years, particularly in regard to several
engineering works might be suitable.
Kenneth Keumer called at my request today and left with
me the enclosed pamphlet, saying that his firm would be interested to
hear more about the project and would appreciate making your
acquaintance when you are here next month. I think it would be wort}
your while having a talk with Keymer, whom I have known for several
years past, and who strikes me as being entirely reliable and
efficient. If the Sultan were to appoint a British adviser it woul<
of course be very desirable that he should work in close touch with
any Agent the Muscat State might appoint in London.
Yours sincerely,
Sd. E.P. Donaldson.
CONFIDENTIAL
No. 1104-S
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Residency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India.
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Bahrain.
7th June, 1947.
without enclosure
Copy/forwarded with compliments to
for information only.
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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.
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The file comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to the appointment of agents for the government of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in the United Kingdom and India.
The discussion in the file relates to the procurement of terms from different companies and consideration by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] of issues relating to their appointment. The principal 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (William Rupert Hay); 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. , Muscat (Andrew Crawford Stewart); Charles Kendall & Partners Ltd; the Sultan of Muscat and Oman; officials of the Middle East Secretariat, Foreign Office, London.
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 51; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located 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 previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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