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‘File XXXVIII/5 VOL I. SUR Nov: 1928- Feb: 1931’ [92r] (190/688)
The record is made up of 1 volume (340 folios). It was created in 14 Jun 1928-11 Apr 1931. It was written in English, Arabic and Gujarati. 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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Letter dated 27th Jnnadi IT. 1^7 (lOtd -ecencer 1928)
from Sheiith Hawdan oin No sir al rianudah to ttie rionlcl
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1?.^..Johnston, K.C.I.TS., C.S.I., olitlGci ^coia
Consul General ]-5ushire. need. 12-12-^8.
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T beg to state tnat l have cone to 1 ’uscat on oehrli oi ry
or other, ruhannaa bin aasir. Amir of ou*alrn, to apologise iron
H.B.IT'S consul at muscat m oraer to convey sane to H.E. trie ,
Vice Admiral wuo aSKed my orotner to cone ana see am at muscat
out it did not tuice place at tnat time as you nvre neard.tne
wlnd , vas not favourable lor travelling iron Bur to muscat.^ I an
authorised to discuss ooout the friendly relations which was
existing between our predecessors and yours with H.r.r’s Consul
T'uscat but 1 could not discuss trie whole natter with him as 1
only met him one time.
I hope you will scxiWatxJKXB* continue your rriendsmp. 7/e
are willing to carry out every triing tnat you nay ask us to do.
hod willing we will not disobey you. we have got country
and a large number of people. 7e would like to make an agreenent
.„Uh you in every respect and to renew our relations and treaty v.
with you. hod willing on your arrival at Bur you will cone to
an agreement 'Mth tne Amirs us you desire.
perhaps you nave neurd tnut we nave noisted Ibfcn Saud's
flag at Bur. mis' news is absolutely unfounded and on your
s’•rival at but we will make it clear tnat it was a mere
accusation against us by our enemies.
■ve are r-iendiy to the Tuscnt Government and we are their
supporters nnd tney are adopting tne sane attitude towards us.
You should be rest assured.
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- Content
The volume contains letters and reports related to tribal disturbances at Sur. The correspondence is mainly concerned with the issue of the Amirs of Ja'alan [Emirs of Ja'lan] Bani Bu Ali rebelling against the Sultan of Muscat and Oman and claiming the following rights: to rule over Sur, to pay no customs taxes, to interfere with the affairs of the tribes of Sur by force, and to establish their own customs in the village of Aiqa [Al ‘Ayjah].
The volume also includes correspondence regarding the following: petitions raised by the Sur Hindu traders; the settlement of the account of a Chinese merchant; the death of one of the Amirs of Ja'alan, Shaikh Muhammad bin Nasir Al Hamudah, on 4 February 1929; and the visit of Sa‘id bin Taymur al Bu Sa‘idi to Sur to settle the problems there.
The volume also includes: copies of questionnaires related to Sur; a list of the estimated expenses of the Muscat Levy; various reports on Sur; and reports regarding the building of two customs posts- one at Aiqa and one at Muqrimatain [or Maqrumtain], Sur.
The main correspondents in the volume are the following: 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. , Muscat; 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; the Government of Muscat and Oman; and the Amirs of Ja'alan.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (340 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 340; these numbers are printed, 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 3-338; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers.
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- English, Arabic and Gujarati in Latin, Arabic and Gujarati script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/6/64
- Title
- ‘File XXXVIII/5 VOL I. SUR Nov: 1928- Feb: 1931’
- Pages
- 17r:17v, 92r:92v, 101r:103v, 105r:105v, 112r:113v, 295v, 297r:298v
- Author
- Al Hamudah, Shaikh Hamdan bin Nasir
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- The copyright status is unknown. Please contact [email protected] with any information you have regarding this item.
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/6/64
- Title
- ‘File XXXVIII/5 VOL I. SUR Nov: 1928- Feb: 1931’
- Pages
- 4r:7v, 9r:9v, 15r:15v, 22r:22v, 25r:33v, 38r:38v, 40r:43v, 46r:46v, 48r:49v, 61r:61v, 65r:65v, 67r:67v, 75r:76v, 81r:81v, 82r:83v, 92r:92v, 93r:93v, 101r:101v, 103r:103v, 106r:110v, 112r:112v, 117r:119v, 128r:130v, 147r:151v, 156r:156v, 158r:158v, 163r:167v, 182r:186v, 205r:205v, 208r:212v, 230r:230v, 232r:233v, 258r:258v, 287r:288v
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