Vol 106: Translation Book, 1838 (Native Letters Inward)

Title:

Vol 106: Translation Book, 1838 (Native Letters Inward)

Date:

1838/1838

Description:

Abstract: The correspondence book consists of translations, and substances of letters addressed to the British Resident in the Persian Gulf. The untranslated originals cannot be found in this volume.The authors of these letters can be grouped into two main categories. The first of these being letters from British Native Agents based at Bahrain, Lingah [Bandar-e-Lengeh], Muscat, Sharjah, and Shiraz. Their content consisting of reports on local affairs, responses to queries from the Resident, and reports on incidents of piracy; along with efforts to affect the restitution of property and seize offenders. Reports on the slave trade in the Persian Gulf can also be found within. Much is material of a routine nature, such as the relaying of correspondence and packets; reports on the movement of ships; the provision of coal to British ships at Muscat; and company pensions.The second category is made up of letters from the principle rulers of the Persian Gulf; those most prominently featured include Shaikh Kulufa bin Skakboot, Chief of Aboothabee [Khalīfah bin Shakhbūṭ, Chief of Abu Dhabi]; Shaikh Abdolla bin Ahmed [Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Aḥmad Āl Khalīfah], Chief of Bahrain; Shaikh Nasir [Shaykh Nāṣir], Governor of Bushire; Mirza Abbas [Mīrzā ‘Abbās], Governor of Bushire; Shaikh Abdool Rahman bin Suggur [‘Abd al-Rahman bin Saqr], Chief of Kishm [Qeshm]; Shaikh Said bin Guzeeb [Sa'id bin Qāzib], Chief of Lingah [Bandar-e-Lengeh]; and Sultan bin Suggur [Sulṭān bin Saqr].Specific topics discussed includes:The British occupation of Karg island [Khārk, Jazīreh-ye].The progress of Egyptian troops under the command of Khurshid Pasha [Khūrshid Pāshā] in Nejde [Najd]; their claimed purpose being to support of Ameer Khalid [Amīr Khālid] in his cause against Ameer Fysul [Amīr Fayṣul].Rumours and reports concerning the Shah of Persia's military preparations against Herat.The flight of Shaikh Nasir from Bushire.A rupture between Shaikh Abdolla bin Ahmed of Bahrain and some of his subjects.The activities and background of Sooltan bin Suhar [Sulṭān bin Ṣuḥār] and Mohomed bin Suhar [Muḥammad bin Ṣuḥār] (both accused of piratical acts by the British).A feud between the Chief of Aboothabee and the Chief of Debay.Physical description: Pagination: The volume contains an original pagination sequence, which commences at the first page of content and terminates at the last page of content; these numbers are written in ink, and are located in the top outermost corners of each page.The volume contains the following pagination anomalies; 59, and 59A. Page 221 has been omitted.

Language:

English

Type:

Letter book

Type (Narrower):

Letters

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Shaikh Nāṣir Khān

Geographic region:

مسقط
البحرين
قشم
أبوظبي
بندر لنجة
بلاد فارس
شيراز
خارج (جزيرة)

Rights:

رخصة حكومة مفتوحة

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000000193.0x000033_ar
81055/vdc_100000000193.0x000033_en
IOR/R/15/1/78
IOR/R/15/1/78

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