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File 1173/1914 ‘Muscat:- financial affairs. Loans to the Sultan.’ [35r] (74/614)
The record is made up of 1 volume (303 folios). It was created in 22 Dec 1910-4 Apr 1927. 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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7
NO.K.33/5/8/26 Of 1926.
Eritiah Consulate and Political
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
, Muscat.
From
Major C.C«J.Barrett, C#S*!•,C#I*E#,
H.B.M’s Consul and
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,
To
The Secretary to the Hon’hle 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.
Dated Karachi, the 5th August 1926.
Financial Report of Muscat State.
Sir,
I have the honour to forward for the information of 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.
a report received from the Finance Minister
of the Muscat State covering the first 6 months of 1926.
2. It will he noted that Mr. Thomas refers in para 3 to the
recent recovery in the date market, which it is hoped will
continue. As the revenues of Muscat State depend directly or
indirectly to such a large extent on the price of dates this
recovery is most satisfactory*
3 . *t will be seen that Mr. Thomas hopes to be able to recover
the whole of the amount for which he budgetted as Zakat revenue,
which is practically a tax on the date crop, before the end of
the year.
4. The protracted tour in the Batinah made during April,May
and June by His Highness accompanied by Mr. Thomas appears to have
had excellent results. Mr. Thomas informs me that His Highness*s
advice and assistance in revenue natters were invaluable. It is
a pleasure to find His Highness again taking an interest in
affair s.
5 . The registration of dhows which it is hoped to enforce
te on the lines of that instituted in the Bahrain islands.
6 . The Steam Launch "General Elies" is expected to arrive at
Muscat in September or October. In order to make her of real
value in the collection of Customs revenue it will be necessary
that she, just as the former yach^ts belonging to the State,
should be armed with a gult I shall meke a separate
communication to you in this matter.
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The file contains correspondence and other papers relating to the financial affairs of the Muscat (Maskat) state. It includes correspondence concerning loans from the British Government to the Sultan of Muscat, reports on the financial position of Muscat, and financial statements for the Muscat state, such as estimates of revenue and expenditure, and statements of actual revenue and expenditure.
The main correspondents are as follows:
- The 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. and the Viceroy of India, Foreign Department.
- 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. and the Government of India Foreign Department.
- The Government of India Foreign Department 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. and HBM Consul, Maskat [Muscat].
- The 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. and the Foreign Office.
- 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 HBM Consul, Maskat, 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (and the Deputy 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 file also includes 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. minute papers and 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. internal notes (between John Evelyn Shuckburgh, Sir Thomas William Holderness, and others).
The file includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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- 1 volume (303 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 1173 (Muscat:- financial affairs. Loans to the Sultan) consists of one volume, IOR/L/PS/10/449.
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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 305; 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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- File 1173/1914 ‘Muscat:- financial affairs. Loans to the Sultan.’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head , tail, front-i, 2r:27v, 29r:31v, 33r:35v, 44r:49v, 68r:70v, 80r:112v, 114r:117v, 119r:121r, 124r:177v, 180r:199v, 203r:304v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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