'FILE NO: 14/16 NAME: MUSCAT'S POSITION IN RELATION TO THE STERLING AREA'
Date:
1947/1947
Description:
Abstract: This file is comprised of correspondence on whether Muscat is to be considered as within the Sterling Area. The correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Political Agent, Muscat; the Secretary of State for India; and the Government of India, External Affairs Department.Issues discussed include relevant legislation and the position of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman in relation to the Trucial Shaikhdoms.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 10; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.