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File 2768/1913 'Arms traffic: Muscat warehouse; claims of British firms' [‎175r] (355/645)

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The record is made up of 1 file (318 folios). It was created in 11 Jul 1911-14 Dec 1915. It was written in English and French. 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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Telegram P., No. 253 S., dated the 23rd April 19H.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To-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 Maskat (repeated to 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. , Bushire).
• serial No. 269 . Maskat arms. Please refer to Bushire
telegram* No. 487, dated 21st April.
We need not consider insurance of any stocks of arms except Laubenburg's
for the present. Probably it will only be necessary to insure balance of stock
left after conclusion of transaction with Kuwait, if it comes about. Please
find out and let us know by wire Towell & Co.’s terms for such insurance.
272
Telegram R., No. 500, dated the 24th (received 25th) April 1914.
From—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
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
I have only just realised from your telegram* No. 253 S. of 23rd April
• Serial No. 271 . it was intended to insure Laubenburg
arms and trust it is not proposed at Gov
ernment expense. If Laubenburg does not do bis own insurance, it would
seem that His Highness should do it, as he will benefit by sale of balance of
arms, after Laubenburg’s claim has been paid off. Arms fairly well looked
afier and in safe custody and only damage it would seem necessary to insure
against is deterioration. In the circumstances, I consider insurance of
Laubenburg’s arms undesirable and difficult.
Addressed Government of India; repeated to Maskat.
273
Telegram R., No. 107, dated (and received) the 24th April 1914.
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. , Maskat,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Your telegramf No. 253 of 23rd April. Towell and Company are only
t s rial No 271 marine insurance agents and regret they
cannot undertake our business. May I
obtain terms from insurance agents in India or would the Government of India
prefer do this themselves.
Value of Laubenburg’s stocks according to list under despatch to invoice
is as follows : arms Rs. 36,664, ammunition 22,333, total Rs. 58,997, omitting
fraction of rupee.
Addres;ed Government of India; repeated to Bushire.

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This file contains letters relating to the sale and shipment of arms and ammunition to Muscat in Oman. The majority of the correspondence is between the British firm of C H Laubenburg and British 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. The letters discuss changes to particular shipments of arms and ammunition as well as disputes and claims on payments due to the arms supplier. Other firms included in the correspondence are that of a W Darlow of Bedford, and Kynoch Limited.

French correspondence in the file is issued from the French Consul in Muscat, Antoine Goguyer or Algerian Merchant Abraham Elbaz.

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1 file (318 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 320; 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.

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English and French in Latin script
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