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'File 11/12 III Muscat Intelligence Summary' [‎55r] (109/230)

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The record is made up of 1 file (116 folios). It was created in 15 Jan 1946-31 Dec 1947. 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 .
366
MUSCAT INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY No.23 FOR THE PERIOD
1st to 15th December, 1946.
BRITISH OFFICIALS.
361. Reference Serial No.344 of 1946.
Mr. R.I, Hallows proceeded on leave to the
United Kingdom in the A.I.O.C. Tanker "British Harmony”
on the 1st.
362. Reference Serial No.345 of 1946.
Major A.C. Stewart, O.B.E., paid his official
call on the Sultan, after taking over charge as 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, on the 3rd.
363. The Hobble Lt. Col. W.R. Hay,
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. ,
Muscat in S.Y. "King Faisal” on the 6th.
was unofficial.
C.S.I., C.I.E.
arrived at
His visit
The Hon'ble 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. called
On His Highness the Sultan and left for Gwadur, ac
companied 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. , the same day.
The Hon*ble 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. arrived
at Gwadur on the 8th. Calls were exchanged with
the #ali after landing and the leaders of the various
communities were interviewed at the Political Bungalow.
The Hon»ble 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. 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. left Gwadur, after attending a Tea
Party given by the Khoja community, on the 9th.
During his stay in Gwadur, the Political
Resident visited the Portuguese reservoir and the
Gwadur landing ground.
The Hon’ble 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. returned
to Muscat on the 10th.
The Hon*ble 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. received
the leaders of the British Indian communities on the
the 12th.
His Highness the Sultan dined at the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
on
The Hon*ble 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. left Muscat
on a tour to Batinah on the 13th.
364. Reference Serial No.346 of 1946.
Captain J.E.H. Hudson took over charge as the
Commandant, Muscat Levies, from Major L.B. Hirst, I.A.,
with effect from the 14th.
RULING FAMILY.
365. His Highness the Sultan visited S.Y. "King Faisal"
on the 11th.

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This file contains regular 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 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 are usually divided into sections that include: British Officials; local affairs; tribal affairs; weather records; shipping; exchange rates; and prices of regularly traded goods. Occasionally entries on affairs of the interior of Oman or exchange rates are also included.

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1 file (116 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 main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 115; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-114; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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