'Political Diary of Political Agency'

Title:

'Political Diary of Political Agency'

Contributor:

Political Resident, Persian Gulf (correspondent)

Date:

1881/1889

Description:

This file is a chronicle of political events in Oman submitted by the Political Resident in Muscat to the Political Resident in Bushire at fortnightly intervals. The contents of the fortnightly reports vary widely, but are recorded for their significance or relevance to the political situation in Oman or the wider Gulf. The report often contain the names of significant individuals involved in events, disputes, or business dealings. The reports take the form of lists of daily events when and where the Agent in Muscat thought them relevant to record. This format is especially visible toward the end of the file.1 file (350 folios)The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 352; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.

Language:

English

Type:

Archival file

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Political affairs

Geographic region:

Oman

Extent:

1 file (350 folios)

Rights:

Open Government Licence

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000246_ar
81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000246_en
IOR/R/15/6/14

Is part of:

British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers

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