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1. IOR/R/15/1/401

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/401
Title:
File 35/84 II A. 6. Mascat ultimatum of Feb 1899
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between British officials and the Sultan of Muscat concerning the granting of a coaling station to the French at Bandar Jissah which led to the British giving an ultimatum to the Sultan that he cancel the lease to the French otherwise his subsidy would be withdrawn. A letter from ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and French
Date Range:
1 Feb 1899-6 Mar 1899
Extent:
1 volume (242 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/1/439

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/439
Title:
Matrah - Proposal to make it Port of Call for B.I. steamers instead of Muscat
Scope & Content:
Correspondence discusses the merits of developing the port at Matrah [Muţraḩ] as a port of call for British India steamers as opposed to Muscat. Correspondence notes that the British Residency wished to move trade away from Dubai; the development of Khasab was considered and the lowering of re-e...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Feb 1926-8 Jun 1926
Extent:
1 volume (21 folios)

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