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'File 11/12 IV Muscat Intelligence Summaries' [‎50r] (99/114)

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The record is made up of 1 file (54 folios). It was created in 1 Jan 1948-31 Dec 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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SECRET .
No. 22 .
MUSCAT INTELLIGENCE SUMH/JIY FOR THE PERIOD l6th-30th NOVEMBER.
BRITISH OFFICIALS.
324. 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. aecorapabied by Lady Hay and Miss Hay,
arrived in Muscat in L.T. Nearchus on the 25th on an official visit. As is
customary salutes were fired and calls paid by 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. , 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. , and His Highness the Sultan.
The usual round of entertainment was provided for Their
Excellencies at which the small European and American communities were present.
At a Cocktail party held at the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , His Excellency presented
Capt., A.J.T. Matthews, Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. Surgeon, with the Kaiser-i-hind Medal which
was awarded to him in the last New Year honours.
Their Excellencies and Miss Hay left on the 28th for a tour of
the Batinah on their way to Bahrain. 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. accompanied them
as far as Shinas.
325. Mr. Brocklehurst of the Ministry of Works, Cairo, arrived in
Muscat on the 25th in L.T. Nearchus and after completing his inspection
duties left by the same boat for Bahrain.
AMERICAN MISSION.
326. Dr. and Mrs. Huesinkveld arrived in Muscat on the 22nd from India.
L OCAL AFFiilRS .
327. Reference Serial No. 288/46.
According to report the appointment of Col. Woods-Ballard as
Minister for Foreign Affairs, is causing some uneasiness amongst certain
officials of the State, who feel this appointment would deprive them of
considerable amount of pov/er they had previously enjoyed. It is stated
that Saiyid Shahab, uncle to His Highness, who usually officiates for him
during his absence from Muscat has decided to leave for India, possibly to
discuss affairs with the ex-Sultan who is now in Bombay.
326. With the advent of the new Baizes, the end of the date season and
mostly the opening of the bank, the dollar is steadily going down at an
alarming rate, having reached the figure of 160 rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. for 100 M.T* dollars.
According to reports from the merchants the circulation of the rupee and its
demand for local purchases has devaluated the dollar, which according to
some has lost its silver value. It has been well over a decade since the
dollar was at so low a rate. Despite this the market values even of local
commodities appear to rise rather than decrease. It seems that the local
suppliers who formerly would only accept dollars, now take rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. , which they
can exchange for baizas.
329. Merchants present themselves almost daily at the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for
assistance to import Japanese goods, which appear to be invading the markets
of the gulf, particularly piece-goods. Their cheap textiles afford the local
merchant a greater profit than those from the United Kingdom.
Similar goods, particularly cotton piece-goods appear to be
smuggled through Gwadur to Baluchistan and Pakistan where prices are high,
330. Quantities of Biscuits, toffee, perfumes and even high class
watches are finding their way to the local bazaar from Bahrain, presumably
smuggled.
S KIPPING . '
331.
On the 22nd H.M’s Consul, signed on a new Captain for the tanker

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This file contains political diary entries by 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. in Muscat reporting 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. . The entries cover a wide range of subjects including the movements of British Officials, the ruling family, tribal affairs, commodity and food prices, as well as shipping and local affairs.

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1 file (54 folios)
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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 57; 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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