French interests in Muscat

This file contains correspondence relating to:

• Letter from the French Consul in Aden A Stepanof informing the British Consul in Muscat that Dr Jules Barthoux of the Paris Natural History Museum was asked to collect all information about the French Consulate buildings and furniture existing in Muscat
• Muscat authorities' interest in learning more about Barthoux and the Sultan's annoyance that he was granted a visa
• Letter from Barthoux to the Minister of Foreign Affairs explaining the purpose of his visit