Abstract: The file contains Foreign Office circulars, correspondence from the Government of India and the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, and notes by the Political Agent, Muscat concerning the pattern of flag to be flown by consular officials on official duties, and over consular offices, both generally, and on special occasions.There are no papers dated 1916-20.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 23; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-16; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.