Abstract: A copy of the journal of a route through Makran [Makrān] to Bunder Abbass [Bandar-e ‘Abbās] taken by Captain Grant of the Bengal Native Infantry between 29 January and 28 April 1809, as part of a series of route surveys on the frontiers of Persia ordered by Brigadier-General John Malcolm.The journal describes the roads, settlements, resources, revenues, local populations and chiefs along the route and assesses the threat of a European army reaching India from this direction.The journal was enclosed in Brigadier-General Malcolm’s dispatch to the Chairman of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, received in July 1810 (IOR/L/PS/9/67/80).Physical description: 1 item (16 folios)
Abstract: A printed map to illustrate the route through Makran [Makrān] taken by Captain Grant of the Bengal Native Infantry between 29 January and 28 April 1809, as part of a series of route surveys on the frontiers of Persia [Iran] ordered by Brigadier-General John Malcolm. Covers a coastal area of approximately 330 miles between Gwutter [Gavāter] and Bunder Abas [Bandar-e ‘Abbās], and portrays Grant’s route, settlements, hydrology, and relief.The map was enclosed in Brigadier-General Malcolm’s despatch to the Chairman of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, received in July 1810 (IOR/L/PS/9/67/80).Physical description: Materials: Manuscript; black ink on paperDimensions: 610 mm x 365 mm, on sheet 650 x 420 mm
Abstract: Distinctive Features:Shows administrative division with districts labelled for reference with boundaries indicated by pecked line.Physical description: Dimensions:195 x 330 mm, on sheet 335 x 388 mm
Abstract: The volume contains letters and other papers, mainly by British Consular officers, reporting on the arms traffic along the Mekran coast and Baluchistan. Their correspondence contains numerous reports, such as that discussing the illicit traffic of arms. Correspondents include Sir Harold Arthur Deane, Chief Commissioner of the North West Frontier Province; Major Frank Cooke Webb Ware and Captain McConaghey.The volume includes a number of maps including 'Plan to illustrate the routes available for the arms trade through the Persian Mekran coast' (folio 164).Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 280; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
Abstract: The correspondence discusses the arms traffic on the Mekran coast and Baluchistan.The volume includes reports on the importation of arms from Muscat and measures taken by the British to curtail the trade. The reports were authored by the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 271; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional mixed foliation/pagination sequence is also present in parallel between ff 69-80 and between ff 221-238; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the two leading and ending flyleaves.
Abstract: The volume comprises correspondence regarding the decision by British authorities to establish a naval blockade along the Mekran coast in 1909, with the aim of suppressing arms trafficking in the Persian Gulf.The correspondence discusses the cost of a naval blockade, the availability of naval vessels, and the ongoing discussions on extending the blockade which was to be continued until March 1912.The principal correspondents in the volume include the Naval Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station (Edmond John Warre Slade); the Viceroy of India (Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto, and Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst); the Secretary of State for India (John Morley, Viscount Morley of Blackburn); the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (Percy Zachariah Cox); the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department (Spencer Harcourt Butler); and representatives of the India Office and the Admiralty.Also included in the volume is correspondence with the Political Agent and Consul at Maskat [Muscat] (Robert Erskine Holland) regarding arms and ammunition being imported into Muscat, and the work of Edward Gelson Gregson, who was placed on special duty for the suppression of the arms traffic in the Persian Gulf.This is part 4 of 10. Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 378; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 168-174 and ff 324-327 respectively; these numbers are written in pencil, but are not circled. Pagination: a pagination sequence, written in pencil, is present between ff 324-327.
Abstract: The correspondence relates to complaints made by Abraham Elbaz (agent for Antoine Goguyer, a French arms merchant at Muscat) that his dhow
Fath-el-Khairwas being interfered with by HM's vessels causing him to suffer substantial financial losses.The correspondence also discusses negotiations taking place with the Sirdars on the Persian and Mekran Coast to try to prevent illegal arms being landed along their coastline, and efforts to stop and search vessels in the Persian Gulf that are suspected of trafficking arms and ammunition.Later correspondence discusses the French dhow
Musaffawhich was stopped by a British vessel and boarded off Chahbar [Chābahār] owing to suspicions that the dhow was not a legitimate French vessel and was attempting to smuggle arms and ammunitions onto the Persian Coast.Correspondents include the Political Agent and Consul at Muscat (Arthur Prescott Trevor, Stuart George Knox); the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (Percy Zachariah Coz); the French Consul at Muscat (Charles Céleste Albert Jeannier); the French Ambassador to Britain (Paul Pierre Cambon); the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey); the Secretary of State for India (Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst) and representatives of the Foreign Office and the India Office.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 50, and terminates at f 159, as part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The correspondence discusses military operations which took place on the Mekran [Makran] and Shibkah coasts to suppress the illicit trafficking of arms there.The operations included naval vessels landing troops who were instructed to cut off raiding parties who had succeeded in illegally landing arms, or who intended to cause damage to telegraph wires in the area (to prevent smuggling efforts from being reported to British and other authorities).The correspondence is primarily between the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (Percy Zachariah Cox); the Naval Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station (Edmond John Warre Slade); the Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst); the Secretary of State for India (Robert Crew-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe); and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 3, and terminates at f 49, as part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.