'File XXXIV/3 PROLONGATION of COMMERCIAL TREATY. 1919-1931'

Content

The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, reports and notes between British officials in Muscat, Bushire, and New Delhi and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman regarding the renewal of the Anglo-Muscat Commercial Treaty of 1891. The original Treaty was signed between the British Government and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Faisal bin Turki al-Bu Sa‘idi. The renewal of the Treaty was upon the request of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Taimur bin Faisal bin Turki al-Bu Sa‘idi. The Treaty was renewed on the 11 of February of each year between 1919 and 1931. The renewed treaties of 1919-1926 were signed 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 charge and the Sultan, whereas, the treaties renewed between 1927 and 1931 were signed 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 charge and the Council of Ministers on behalf of the Sultan.

Up until 1922, the wording of the Treaty was the same as that in 1891; however, in 1923 a new line was added to the wording of the Treaty which gives the right to the Dominions to withdraw from the Treaty whenever they want. This was done upon the Dominions’ request. The renewed Treaty of 1924 included a line about the right of Canada to withdraw, and that Australia had already withdrawn. All treaties from 1925 onwards included a line about the right of Canada and Ireland to withdraw and that Australia had already withdrawn.

Extent and format

1 volume (247 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 247; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-247; 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, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.

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/15/6/56

Former external reference(s)

Subject Files: File XXXIV/3

History of this record

Date(s)

16 Jan 1919-26 Oct 1931 (CE, Gregorian)

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