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'File 8/14 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MUSCAT STATE FINANCES & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.' [‎53r] (105/496)

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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Muscat)
January 31st.
/
My dear Friend,
Many thanks for your letter of the 25th of January.
The position regarding the account with the Imperial Bank is
now clear. No doubt you will discuss your idea of prohibiting
imports of alcohal on your return as there are various
considerations involved. I am sorry that ray coming to
Karachi is somewhat delayed but as you will have seen from my
telegram I am prepared to come to Bombay to see you and go on
from there to Delhi. I understand the Resident expects to be
in Karachi in the middle of next month. The messenger from
Mudhaffar that I telegraphed about has not yet arrived but
I expect him today and will then see Saiyid Shahab who I have
kept fully informed of the situation at Ibri etc. as far as I
know it. Perhaps you will let me have your comments on the
position in due course perhaps verbally if you consider the
position renders your early return necessary. I am now hoping
to reach India by the 10th of February and shall return here
about the 25th. My regards to Saiyid Taimur whose acquaintance
I hope to make in the near future.
Your sincere friend,
Sd./ T. Hickinbotham.
Highness Saiyid Said bin Taimur,
Sultan of Muscat and Oman,
Killarney Hotel, Marachi.

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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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