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Copy of a letter Uo *3?&**S, dated Bushire, tile 11th October
1928, from the Hon f ble the Political Resident in the Persian
Gulf, to the foreign Secretary to the Government of India* in
the Foreign and Political Department, Simla*.
Report on the working of the Muscat Levy Corps,
May 1926 - 1928*
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I have the honour to refer to my predecessor*s letter
]tfo*213-S, dated the 29th May 1926 and to forward a copy of
a report on the working of the Muscat Levy Corps drawn up
by the Commandant, Captain R.W.G. Stephens, on the termination
of the period of his command*
2. The work done by the Levy Corps in making roads has been
most valuable and the results reflect great credit on Captain
Stephens. Indeed the road from Muscat to Muttra would alone
justify the existence of the Corps during the period of its
construction apart from Military conditions*.
3* The consideration of Captain Stephens* recommendations
for the strengthening of the Corps are to be understood in the
above circumstances but the financial condition of the State
will not admit of such an increase; indeed I am suggesting to
the Political Agent that he should consider whether Military
requirements will permit of some reduction until the debt to
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His Majesty*s Government has been paid off.
4* Apart from the excellent work the corps has done as a
Pioneer regiment its condition smartaess and general content
reflect credit on its Commander and I shall be glad if Captain
Stephens* excellent work during the period of his command of
the Corps can be brought to the noticep5T”'”Ti^e f , Uli ITaTy~ 3 nr.hori
ties*
INDIA FOREIGN SECRETARY'S
Utter No. [OjJ M.
Dated 1 5 nov. 1323
Received ^DfcC. 1928