Abstract: The bundle consists of a English translation of a paper produced by the Persian Government. The paper outlines Persian complaints against the conduct and line of policy adopted by HM Minister to Persia, Charles Augustus Murray, and his predecessors: Colonel Justin Sheil, Colonel Francis Farrant, and William Taylour Thomson. It also explains the Government of Persia's position on Herat.The paper was enclosed in a letter from Murray – Number 15 of 1856.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of the Treaty of Paris (1857) concluded between Britain and Persia [Iran] following the Anglo-Persian War (1856-57). The treaty is signed by Earl Cowley, British Ambassador to France, and Ferookh Khan Ameen Oolmoolk [Farrukh Khān Ghaffārī Kāshānī], Persian Plenipotentiary, and is dated Paris, 4 March 1857.This document contains parallel English and Farsi versions of the text of the treaty.Also included in the volume are:The English and Farsi text of an agreement on ceremonial proceedings for the reestablishment of diplomatic relations, signed by Earl Cowley and Ferookh Khan and dated Paris, 4 March 1857An English translation of a letter from the Shah of Persia [Nāṣir al-Dīn Shāh Qājār] to the Sedr Azim [Mīrzā Āghā Khān Nūrī Iʿtimād al-Dawlah, Prime Minister of Persia] dated December 1955, expressing anger at a letter from the English Minister (Sir Charles Murray, British Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Shah of Persia) and ordering the breaking off of relations with Britain until an apology is receivedOne Farsi and three English versions of a document investing Ferookh Khan with the powers of Plenipotentiary of the Shah in negotiations with Britain, dated Showal [Shawwal] 1272/June 1856, with a note on the different English versions by the translator, Sir Justin Sheil, dated 8 March 1857The English and Farsi text of a document certifying the exchange of ratifications of the treaty, dated Baghdad, 2 May 1857.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 34; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: Translation of a letter from Meerza Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā ‘Abd al-Wahhāb Nishāṭ Iṣfahānī Mu‘tamid al-Dawlah], Persian Minister, to the East India Company Envoy to Persia [Iran] Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinneir.In the context of the ongoing war between Persia and Russia [Russo-Persian War, 1826-1828], the letter concerns Russian demands for money from the Persian Government in exchange for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Persia. Meerza Abdul Wahab stresses the difficulty of meeting the Russian demands and suggests that payment be made via merchants.This letter was originally enclosed, numbered 18 in 75, in Macdonald Kinneir’s letter to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 9 December 1827 (IOR/L/PS/9/71/107).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Umeen ed Dowlat [‘Abdullah Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Second Minister of Persia [Iran], to Major George Willock, Acting Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, undated.The letter concerns the mission of Mirza Bauqur [Mīrzā Bakr], envoy of the Governor-General of Shiraz [Husayn ‘Ali Mīrzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor of Fārs], to Bombay [Mumbai], and the decision to reinforce the British troops occupying Kishm [Qeshm]. It also states that orders have been issued to the Government of Fars at Shiraz, the Arab sheikhs [shaikhs] in southern Persia, and the Governors of the Gulf Ports not to take actions that could prejudice relations with Britain.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 15 October 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/121).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to prevent the spread of disease.
Abstract: A translation of an official note from the Umeen ud Dowlut [‘Abdullāh Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Second Minister of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, dated Tehran, 13 March 1824.The note asks for an explanation for British proposals to transfer responsibility for diplomatic relations between Persia and Britain to the British Government in India, and states that an envoy from India will be received by the Governor-General [Prince-Governor] of Fars and not the Shah.The translation was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/174).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of an official note from the Umeen ud Dowlut [‘Abdullāh Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Second Minister of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, dated 17 March 1824.The note denies that the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] and Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] requested Willock’s dismissal, and affirms that Willock should remain in Persia representing HM Government.The note was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/174).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Mahomed Allee Khan [Muhammad ‘Ali Khān], Persian [Iranian] envoy in Russia, to Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia], undated.The author reports his reception in St Petersburgh [Saint Petersburg] and Sarskoe Selo [Tsarskoye Selo] and meeting with the Emperor [Tsar Alexander I] to whom he presented a gift of horses. The author also reports meetings with Count Karl Nesselrode, Foreign Minister of Russia, at which he discussed the complaints of the Russian veterinary surgeon Colonel Kersing and the exile of Muslims to Siberia, and meetings with the Empress and Empress Mother.The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires to Persia, 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 translation of a letter from Abdulla Khan Ameen ed Dowleh [‘Abdullah Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Prime Minister of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, received 27 January 1824.The letter requests Willock’s presence at the Persian Court in Tehran once he has settled the subsidy account.The translation was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 29 January 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/153).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: An abstract of correspondence dated November-December 1808 relating to the mission of Sir Harford Jones, British Envoy Extraordinary to Persia [Iran], and the contemporary diplomatic situation in Persia in the context of the Russo-Persian War (1804-13) and Napoleonic Wars. Topics covered in the correspondence include:Arrangements for Jones's onward travel from Bushire [Būshehr] to Shirauz [Shirāz]Jones's request to Captain Charles Pasley for information regarding any undertakings made by Pasley or Brigadier-General Malcolm, who are also in Persia representing the Governor-General, to Persian ministersA purchase of arms and artillery by the King [Shah] of Persia which is awaiting deliveryFrench influence in the country, including intelligence from the Persian Court regarding the fall from favour of the French mission and the movements of the French towards the Caspian, believed to be part of a military surveyDevelopments in the Russo-Persian War in the CaucasusThe inclination of the Prince of Shirauz [Prince-Governor of Fārs] towards an alliance with Britain.The correspondents are:Lord Minto, Governor-General of BengalJaaffer Aly Khan [Ja’far ‘Ali Khān], Agent in ShirauzMahomed Nubee Khan [Mohammed Nabī Khān Shirāzī]Nasr Ollah Khan [Nasr Allah Khān Qaraguzlu], Vizier of the Prince of Shirauz.Physical description: 1 item (12 folios)