Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Sultanieh [Soltānīyeh] and dated 6 July 1824.The letter reports on issues in Persia’s relations with Russia, including:A proposal by the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] to meet with General Yermoloff [Alexey Petrovich Yermolov], Commander of the Russian forces in the Caucasus, to define the borderComplaints by General Yermoloff regarding the treatment of Russian subjects in Gilan and the possible instatement of a Russian Consul in Resht [Rasht]The departure of a Russian veterinary surgeon who was sent to obtain horses from PersiaThe missions of the Persian envoys Mirza Sauleh [Mīrzā Sāleh Shīrāzī] and Mahomed Ali Khan [Muhammad ‘Ali Khān] in RussiaThe letter also forwards reports from and Mahomed Ali Khan on his mission to Russia (IOR/L/PS/9/69/188-189).The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 July 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/186).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Sultanieh [Soltānīyeh] and dated 7 July 1824.The letter concerns trade between the port of Bushire [Büshehr] and India, forwarding a trade report from Ephraim Stannus, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (IOR/L/PS/9/69/191).The letter also contains tables showing imports of Indian and European goods and imports of specie and pearls from India and Arabia to Bushire from 1817 to 1823 in new Persian rupees.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 July 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/186).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Tehran and dated 5 November 1824.The letter concerns the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia and support for this proposal among members of the Persian Court. Willock describes the support of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince], the opposition of the Foreign Minister Meerza [Mīrzā] Abul Hassan Khan, and his own attempts to win support for the proposal at Court, including the use of bribery.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 16 November 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/238).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tehran and dated 15 November 1824.The letter concerns the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia. Willock reports that the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] has been persuaded to allow the permanent residence of an Envoy from the Supreme Government of India at the Persian Court, and forwards related correspondence (IOR/L/PS/9/69/240-244).The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, sent from Tehran and dated 16 November 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/238).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Extracts from the diary of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], dated 9-11 November 1824.The extracts concern the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia. Willock reports his meetings with members of the Persian Court and efforts to persuade them to support the proposal.The extracts were enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 16 November 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/238).Physical description: 1 item (7 folios)
Abstract: Extracts from the diary of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires in Persia [Iran], dated 19-21 October 1824.Willock describes his attempts to persuade members of the Persian Court to support the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia.The extracts were enclosed in Willock's letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 16 November 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/238).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tehran and dated 16 November 1824.The letter concerns Persia’s relations with the Russian Empire. Willock reports that Futteh Ali Khan [Fath-‘Ali Khan Rashti] has been sent by the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] to negotiate with General Yermoloff [Alexey Petrovich Yermolov], Governor-General of Georgia, at Tiflis [Tblisi], and forwards a copy of Futteh Ali Khan's instructions which he has intercepted (IOR/L/PS/9/69/247-248). Willock also conjectures on the Prince Royal’s role in foreign affairs and his motives.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 16 November 1824.Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Charge d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Tehran and dated 11 November 1824.The letter concerns the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia. Willock reports that, after securing support from members of the Persian Court, including through the use of bribery, he has succeeded in obtaining the Shah’s [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] approval for the permanent residence in Persia of an Envoy from the Supreme Government of India. The letter also forwards extracts from Willock’s diary (IOR/L/PS/9/69/245).The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 16 November 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/238).Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires in Persia [Iran], to John Cormick, Chief Physician to the Prince Royal [Crown Prince] of Persia, sent from Tehran and dated 4 November 1824.The letter concerns the co-operation of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā] in the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia.The letter was enclosed in Willock's letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 16 November 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/238).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tehran and dated 18 October 1824.The letter concerns relations between Persia and Russia, forwarding related correspondence (IOR/L/PS/9/69/236-237).The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 18 October 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tehran and dated 18 October 1824.The letter reports on internal affairs in Persia, including:The departure of Ameen ud Dowleh [‘Abdullah Khān Amīn al-Dawlah, Prime Minister] to attend to affairs in Isphahan [Esfahān]Rivalry between Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince], and Abdulla Meerza [‘Abdullah Mīrzā] which has led to violenceThe effects of an earthquake around Sheeraz [Shīrāz] and Cazeroon [Kāzerūn]The abandonment of the proposed expedition against Bahrein [Bahrain] by the Prince of Sheeraz [Husayn ‘Ali Mīrzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor of Fārs].The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 18 October 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A message sent by Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Dr John Cormick, Chief Physician to the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia, to be read to the Prince Royal.The message concerns the proposed transfer to India of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Britain and Persia. Willock states that he will encourage the Supreme Government of India to send an Envoy to Persia if he can count on the Prince Royal’s support.The message was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 18 October 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.