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RESIDENCY AND MUSCAT POLITICAL AGENCY POR THE YEAR 1893-94. 16

H. M. S. Brisk relieved H. M, S. Sphinx early in April, and remained
Senior Naval Officer’s ship till the ond of May, when she was relieved by the
latter.
H. M. S. Sphinx proceeded to Bombay to dock in November, her place
being taken first by H. M. 8. iioinapg, and later by H. M. S. Cossack; till
the middle of February.
12.—POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS.
Lieutenant-Colonel A. C. Talbot, C.I.E., made over charge of the duties
of Political Resident, Persian Gulf, on proceeding on leave on the 28th May,
to Captain S. H. Godfrey, First Assistant Resident.
Major J. Hayes Sadler officiated as Resident, Persian Gulf, from 7th June
to 21st July, Mr. J. A. Crawford from 21st July to 19th December, and
Major J. Hayes Sadler again from 19th December to 5th January, when he
was relieved by Colouel F. A. Wilson.
Captain S. H. Godfrey was First Assistant Resident till the 10th June,
when he made over charge of his duties on transfer to Leh to Mr. J. C. Gaskin.
Lieutenant Ducat held the office from d*th August till his departure on 21st
November to appear before a Medical Board. Mr. J. C. Gaskin then again
held charge till relieved by Lieutenant J. F. Whyte on 29th January.
Mr. J. C. Gaskin assumed charge as Extra Assistant Resident and Vice-
Consul on 1st June.
Surgeon-Captain P. Lumsden assumed charge as Residency Surgeon on
23rd June.

13.—OBSERVATORY.
The results of the daily observations are recorded in a tabular statement
marked Appendix A.
FRED. A. WILSON, Colonel,
Political Resident, Persian Gulf.