!['File [XI C/16] Royal Salutes Fired by Sultan on British Anniversaries' [‎13r] (25/32)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000881.0x0000ab/IOR_R_15_6_396_0025.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'File [XI C/16] Royal Salutes Fired by Sultan on British Anniversaries' [‎13r] (25/32)")
'File [XI C/16] Royal Salutes Fired by Sultan on British Anniversaries' [13r] (25/32)
The record is made up of 1 file (14 folios). It was created in 22 Nov 1912-2 Feb 1913. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
©
Copy of a letter No. 3382 dated 15th December 1S12, from
Ljeut-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Political
Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire, to the Honourable
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry McMahon, G.C.V.O., K.G.I.E.,
C.S.I., Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign
Department, Simla.
I have the honour to lay before Government a reference
from 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.
at Muscat, on the subject of the
6th December 1912 ‘ 5 British Anniversaries
m honour of which His Highness the Sultan of Muscat should be
expected to fire a Royal Salute and pay a ceremonial visit.
2. Major unox’s letter sufficiently explains the local position
and subject to th© wishes of Government, 1 am of opinion, in
the^circumstances, that if His Highness fires a sal ute on His
Majesty the King’s Birthday and 1st Ja nuary , it is a B much as
we need require of him. The latter anniversary is not, as a
matter of fact, recognised internationally in Persian Ports.
■ ' V
About this item
- Content
This file contains correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Muscat and the Political 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. in Bushire regarding the 'British anniversaries' upon which the Sultan of Muscat and Oman was bound to fire royal salutes.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (14 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 16; 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 3-15; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence between ff 8-15, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'File [XI C/16] Royal Salutes Fired by Sultan on British Anniversaries' [13r] (25/32), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/396, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100065257971.0x00001a> [accessed 16 April 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100065257971.0x00001a
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100065257971.0x00001a">'File [XI C/16] Royal Salutes Fired by Sultan on British Anniversaries' [‎13r] (25/32)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100065257971.0x00001a"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000881.0x0000ab/IOR_R_15_6_396_0025.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000881.0x0000ab/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/6/396
- Title
- 'File [XI C/16] Royal Salutes Fired by Sultan on British Anniversaries'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:15v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence