'File 35/87 VI A. 38 Muscat reforms, customs, finances' [‎140r] (287/440)

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N0.24S-S of 1926.
British Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. and Coneulate-General,
Buehire, 18th June 1926.
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The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel F.B.Prideaux, G.S.I. # C.I.E.,
Political Hesident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ;
The Deputy Secretary to the Government of India,
Foreiga and Political Department.
subjectRecognition of Mr.ThoEias hb a menber of tlie
-413cat State Council of Ministers.
Sir,
In reply to your letter Ho.235-5, dated the 28th May 1926,
I have the honour to say that, as I interpret Colonel Trevor's
remarks, he meant to auggeBt that there was a possibility of
objection ariorinn to the ax^pointment pf an officer seconded from
British Government service, such as Captain Alban, the Financial
Adviser of that time, as member of the Muscat Council, but not
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as regards an Englishman holding official position.
2. In my opinion no objection exists at the present time
to the Sultan's request about Mr.Thomas. This officer under •
stands his position thoroughly and,so far, has executed his duties
to the entire satisfaction of all parties in muscat.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
Lieutenant-Colonel.
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. .