Abstract: This file contains the daily political diaries of the Political Agent in Muscat. It includes information categorised under the condition of the country, arrivals and departures of naval and commercial ships, movement of British representatives, missionary enterprises, military and civilian aviation and other subheadings. Unlike previous files in the same series, this file's diary entries include some new subheadings such as 'Local Interests' and 'British Interests'.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 85; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: This file contains the daily political diaries of the Political Agent in Muscat. It includes information categorised under the condition of the country, arrivals and departures of ships, movement of British representatives, missionary enterprises, aviation and other subheadings. Many of the events recorded pertain to exchanges and visits between leading notables and merchants of Oman and the Gulf and their relations to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 163; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: This file contains copies of the fortnightly intelligence summary that was compiled by the British Agency in Gwadur [Gwadar].The summaries contained in the file up to folio 87 do not follow a set structure but typically contain details regarding the arrivals of visitors and ships, local political developments, matters of trade and prices of commodities locally, as well as other specific incidents that occurred during the period discussed. The summaries in the file from folio 88 onwards are divided into different sections, typically under the following headings: Movements of Ships/Shipping, Visitors, Local News, Economic, Mekran News, General and Baluchistan Affairs.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 138; 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 2-99; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: This file contains copies of the fortnightly intelligence summary that was compiled by the British Agency in Gwadur [Gwadar]. The summaries are divided into different sections, typically under the following headings: Movements of British Officials & Others, Shipping, Local Affairs and Economic.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 33; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: This file contains copies of the fortnightly intelligence summary that was compiled by the British Agency in Gwadur [Gwadar]. The summaries are divided into different sections, typically under the following headings: Movements of British Officials & Others, Shipping, Local Affairs, Weather, Finance and Economic.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 31; 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 between ff 4-30, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: This file contains copies of the fortnightly intelligence summary that was compiled by the British Agency in Gwadur [Gwadar] The summaries are divided into different sections, typically under the following headings: Movements of British Officials & Others, Shipping, Local Affairs, Weather, Finance and Economic.The summary for the period 22 April to 5 May 1951 (folio 13) records a visit to Gwadur that was made by the British journalist and writer, Naomi Mitchison, and is followed by an extract from an article written by Mitchison in the
New Statesman and Nationentitled 'Embarkation at Gwadar' (folios 14-15).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 27; 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 between ff 8-26, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: This volume contains political and administrative diary entries filed by the Political Agent in Muscat at two week intervals. The subject matter of the entries varies greatly and covers: British political interests; local political affairs; visits of dignitaries; meteorological information; shipping; and tribal affairs. The more extensive entries narrate events that involve the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, or major political figures in Oman, and that may have political implications locally or internationally.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 150; 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 3-147; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence between ff 3-15 and between ff 87-147, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: This file contains regular political diary entries by the Political Agent in Muscat to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. The entries are usually divided into sections that include: British Officials; local affairs; tribal affairs; weather records; shipping; exchange rates; and prices of regularly traded goods. Occasionally entries on affairs of the interior of Oman or exchange rates are also included.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 115; 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 2-114; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
Abstract: This file contains political diary entries by the Political Agent in Muscat reporting to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. The entries cover a wide range of subjects including the movements of British Officials, the ruling family, tribal affairs, commodity and food prices, as well as shipping and local affairs.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 57; 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.
Abstract: This file contains monthly intelligence summary reports filed by the Political Agent in Muscat to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. The entries are divided into subheadings with a variety of subjects that include: the ruling family; tribal affairs; British Officials, United States Navy; shipping; prices of essential foodstuffs.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 33; 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.
Abstract: This file contains political diary entries by the Political Agent in Muscat to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. The entries are roughly one month apart and cover a wide range of subjects including the movement of British officials; shipping; ruling family; tribal affairs, and local news. Other subtitles also appear under agriculture; weather; and Gwadur news.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 33; 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.
Abstract: This file contains the monthly (approximately) political diary entries by the Political Agent in Muscat to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. The entries cover a range of subjects including the movement of British officials, transport, tribal affairs, commodity prices, and shipping, and local news.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 35; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.