'Political Events Oman and Muscat'

Content

This file contains papers relating to the proposed sale of Tunb Island to Muscat by the Shaikh of Lengeh; correspondence between 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. in Muscat and Faisal bin Turkee; appointment of Louis Maguire as US Consul at Muscat; administrative and political affairs in Gwadur [Gwadar]; disputes between Arabs of Sur and Ras al-Hadd; and the 1881 Administration report and trade returns. The majority of the papers are issued by 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. in Muscat.

Extent and format

1 file (91 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 93; 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.

Written in

English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/6/13

History of this record

Date(s)

7 Jan 1880-1 Feb 1881 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Trade (practice)Reports

Places

Oman

People & organisations

Political Resident, Persian GulfSultan of Muscat and Oman, Āl Bū Sa'īd Dynasty

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