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'File 8/14 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MUSCAT STATE FINANCES & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.' [‎27r] (53/496)

The record is made up of 1 file (246 folios). It was created in 26 Jan 1939-7 Apr 1948. 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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CONFIDENTIAL.
No. C/26 of 1^40.
Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. & H.E.l^s Consula
Muscat, January the 9th, 1940.
From
Captain T.Hickinbotham, O.B.E.,
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. & Consul,
Muscat.
To
The Hon^le 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.
Bushire.
Subject i- Muscat State Finances .
Sir,
I have the honour to forward, herewith, in triplicate,
the following financial statements of the Muscat Government
(1) . Statement of cash on hand on 1-1-40.
(2) . Statement of estimated receipts for 1940.
(3) . Statement of estimated expenditure for 1940.
(4) . Progressive receipts of Muscat and Oman Government for the
month of December 1939.
(5) . Progressive expenditure of Muscat and Oman Government for
the month of December 1939.
2. In the statement of cash on hand on 1-1-40 the sum of
Rs. 71,263, which the Muscat Government owed to Khan Bahadur
Nasib & Son, has been omitted. This amount was shown in the
statement of^Financial Position of Muscat and Oman Government
Treasury on 1st January 1939, a copy of which was forwarded to
you under cover of my predecessor^ demi-official letter No.
C/62 dated the 23rd April 1939. I have ascertained confi
dentially from Mr. Mohammad bin Nasib that this amount has not
been paid to him and that he does not expect it ever to be paid.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
/<
Captain,!
P Political R . Ms Consul,

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This file concerns matters relating to the finances of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It is largely comprised of copies of various kinds of financial statements, produced by the Government of Muscat and Oman and forwarded 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. 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. and Consul at Muscat.

The statements include the following details: budget estimates, estimated revenue and expenditure, and actual revenue and expenditure. Also included are brief statements which provide summaries of the Sultanate's financial position. The volume also features a significant amount of related correspondence, mostly between 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 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. but also between 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 representatives of the Government of Muscat and Oman, namely the Government's Finance Officer and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]. Other notable correspondents include officials of the Government of India's Finance and Foreign Departments.

The correspondence discusses the contents of the statements, as well as other related matters, such as the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's own personal finances, and whether certain items that are currently omitted from the state budget (e.g. the accounts of the Muscat and Dhofar oil concessions) should be included. Also discussed is the possibility of the Sultan investing some of his government's money in Government of India bonds, as proposed 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 Arabic language material mainly consists of correspondence from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman (English translations are included).

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1 file (246 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence; blue for issued correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at 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 248; 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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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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