Abstract: An abstract of the Treaty of Peace signed at Lunéville on 9 February 1801 between the French Republic and Austria [Holy Roman Empire], describing territorial changes and other peace conditions. The abstract was copied by Peter Tooke, Agent of the East India Company in Constantinople [Istanbul].Attached are:A note from Baron Minto, HM Envoy Extraordinary to Austria, dated 2 March 1801. Minto reports rumours of a French proposal for a combined Franco-Russian attack on India via Persia [Iran], and that Valerian Zubow [Valerian Aleksandrovich Zubov], commander of the 1796 expedition to Persia, has been called to Petersbourg [Saint Petersburg] to discuss this proposal.A note from Peter Tooke (undated) discussing the cession of the former Venetian islands [Ionian Islands] to the [Holy Roman] Emperor.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Extracts from an anonymous letter in French dated 26 May 1810, containing reports from the Court of Russia. The letter reports Russia’s hopes for a swift end to the wars on its southern flank with Turkey [Ottoman Empire] and Persia [Iran]; the expectation of an armistice with Persia and the demand for the cession of Georgia and Erivan [Yerevan]; the expected arrival of a Persian Ambassador in Saint Petersburg; and Russia’s relations with France.The letter was enclosed in HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia [Iran], Sir Harford Jones’s secret letter of 14 September 1810, which was received on 6 February 1811.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a rukum [raqm, chancery letter] from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran], to the Agent of the Prince Royal at the Court of Tehran [Mīrzā Ismā’īl], dated 5 February 1824.The letter discusses:Negotiations with the Porte [Ottoman Empire], including a visit from a Turkish minister and reports from Bagdad [Baghdad]The proposed transfer of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Persia and Britain to the British Government in India, which is opposed by both the Prince and the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār]The issue of delayed subsidy payments from Britain to PersiaEvents in the Caucasus, including a fire in the bazaar at Shusha and Russian setbacks in Daghestan [Dagestan]Issues concerning Russian representatives in Persia, in particular the treatment of a Russian veterinary surgeon.The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter containing two prospectuses for a Russian East India Company, sent by an un-named English adventurer to the Imperial Court of the Russian Empire from Tabriz and dated July 1822.The letter describes the potential economic benefits to Russia of a company for trade with India and offers the services of the author to Russia.The first prospectus presents a scheme for opening overland trade between Russia and India, proposing the establishment a Factory in the Punjab and a trade route via the Caspian Sea.The second prospectus presents an alternative scheme for maritime trade, proposing the establishment of a Russian colony in the Nicobar Islands. Appended to the letter is a list of potential exports which the author deems likely to find ready markets in Asia.A statement showing the estimated charges and expenses of the proposal can be found in IOR/L/PS/9/69/161.The letter was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).Physical description: 1 item (21 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 Tabriz and dated 8 February 1824.The letter discusses issues in relations between Persia and the Russian Empire, including frontier negotiations in the Caucasus, the missions of Persian envoys in Russia, complaints regarding the treatment of a Russian veterinary surgeon visiting Persia, and a dispute involving the debt of a Russian-protected merchant.The letter also forwards related correspondence (IOR/L/PS/9/69/164-166).The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A translation of a rukum [raqm, chancery letter] from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran] to Mirza Sauleh [Mīrzā Sāleh Shīrāzī], Envoy of the Prince Royal, dated 4 February 1824.The letter responds to complaints made to Mirza Sauleh in St Petersburgh [Saint Petersburg] regarding the treatment of a Russian veterinary surgeon visiting Persia.The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).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 Tabriz and dated 7 February 1824.The letter concerns proposals made by an English adventurer to the Court of Russia for establishing a Russian commercial presence in India (detailed in IOR/L/PS/9/69/161-162).The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran], to Count Karl Nesselrode, Foreign Minister of Russia, dated 4 February 1824.The letter addresses the cool reception of Mirza Sauleh [Mīrzā Sāleh Shīrāzī], Envoy of the Prince Royal in St Petersburgh [Saint Petersburg].The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A statement showing the estimated charges and expenses for transporting merchandise between Russia and India, accompanying a proposal for a Russian East India Company sent by an unknown English adventurer to the Imperial Court of the Russian Empire (IOR/L/PS/9/69/162).The statement was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).Physical description: The folio comprises a large sheet which has been folded.
Abstract: A translation of a coded letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran] to Mirza Sauleh [Mīrzā Sāleh Shīrāzī], Envoy of the Prince Royal, dated 4 February 1824.Following a breakdown in frontier negotiations with the Russian Empire in the Caucasus, the letter instructs Mirza Sauleh to take the matter to the Emperor [Tsar Alexander I] in St Petersburgh [Saint Petersburg].The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 12 February 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/159).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 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 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.