‘Abstract of the Routes of Lieutts Christie and Pottinger. 1810-’
Date:
1810/1811
Description:
Abstract: A copy of an abstract describing the overland routes to Persia [Iran] taken by Lieutenants Charles Christie and Henry Pottinger from the port of Sonmeany [Sonmiani], for the purpose of exploring Siestan [Sistan] and Baloochistan [Balochistan], on the instructions of Brigadier-General John Malcolm.The copy indicates that it was originally signed by Pottinger and dated Kermanshah, 8 September 1810, and the copy is signed by Malcolm. The verso of the last folio (folio 14) states that it was received via the ship
Exeteron 8 August 1811.Physical description: 1 item (14 folios)