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'File 8/28 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: SIR SAIYID SAEED BIN TAIMUR – QUESTION OF TITLE & LETTERS AFTER SULTAN'S NAME: BI-CENTINARY CELEBRATIONS & ISSUE OF STAMPS' [197r] (393/478)
The record is made up of 1 file (237 folios). It was created in 16 Aug 1937-18 Mar 1948. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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CONFIDENTIAL
D.O. Me. C.bOJ, - 8/28
Political kgancy,
Muscat*
4th Dacsotbsr 1947*
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In a long private letter the Sultan writes to say that
he had expected to leave Dhofar for Muscat towards the end of
December 1947, but he feels his presence in Dhofar to be essential
during the visit of the Petroleum Concessions Limited geologist 1 a
t I n order to make quite sure that everything is arranged to
their mutual agreement and satisfaction. He has accordingly delayed
his return to Muscat till the end of February or the beginning of
March by which time he hopes that everything will have been arranged
and he can leave them to start the first stages of their work, with
the Wall to look after them for the rest of their stay*
He is obviously looking forward with great eagerness
and hope to the geological party*s arrival and has apparently been
doing a little private exploration on his own part, and writes to
say that he has discovered a Mica mine at a place about 16 miles
North East of Murbat, easily accessible by oar*
3* He seems to be feeling a little guilty about his delayed
return and anxious that the reasons for it should be explained to
you, adding that had circumstances permitted he would have liked to
visit Bombay before the summer of 1948 to see Doctors and Specialists
especially an eye specialist* It is not clear from his letter whether
he mentions this with a view to proving that his delayed return has
entailed some personal sacrifice on his part or whether by way of
preparing the ground for a very early departure from Muscat after
his return*
4* I ^yeelf don*t feel too happy about the administration
here and would have been glad to see the Sultan return earlier.
The Hon'ble Sir Rupert Hay, K.C.I.E., C.S.I.,
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.
, Persian Qulf,
Bahrain*
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This file relates to the position of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman and the commemoration of the bicentenary (written as 'bi-centinary' on the file's cover) of the formation of the Al bu Said [Āl Bū Sa‘īd] dynasty.
Notable correspondents include 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. and Consul, 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. ; the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]; the Government of Muscat and Oman's Minister for Foreign Affairs; officials of the 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. and the Government of India.
The correspondence includes discussion of the following: the question of how the Sultan should be addressed in official correspondence; the selection of the Sultan's successor; the announcement of the birth of the Sultan's son [Qaboos Āl Bū Sa‘īd] in early December 1940; the precise date of the bicentennial of the Al bu Said dynasty; arrangements for the issuing of commemorative postage stamps for the bicentenary; requests from various correspondents for commemorative stamps; scheduled geological exploratory work in Dhofar [Zufār].
The Arabic language material consists of 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. and representatives of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.
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- 1 file (237 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence; blue for issued correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 239; these numbers are written in pencil 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- 'File 8/28 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: SIR SAIYID SAEED BIN TAIMUR – QUESTION OF TITLE & LETTERS AFTER SULTAN'S NAME: BI-CENTINARY CELEBRATIONS & ISSUE OF STAMPS'
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- front, front-i, 2r:43v, 45r:55v, 57r:59v, 61r:65v, 67r:81v, 83r:83v, 85r:85v, 87r:99v, 101r:101v, 103r:107v, 109r:112v, 115r:117v, 120r:121v, 123r:154v, 157r:163v, 165r:166v, 169r:178v, 181r:186v, 188r:192v, 194r:201v, 205r:209v, 211r:211v, 215r:215v, 218r:219v, 221r:238v, back-i, back
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