Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2376/126162. The correspondents are the Government of Bombay and Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Hennell, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. It is the twelfth in a series of fifteen items on the Persian Gulf.The item concerns the reinstatement as Chief of Sohar [Suhar] of Sheik Syed Humood ben Azan [Sayyid Hamūd bin ‘Azzan al-Bu Sa‘idi], who had previously been set aside from this role by his son Syf [Sayyid Syf bin Hamūd al-Bu Sa‘idi]. Syf was put to death when Sheik Syed Humood entered the town.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft no 745 of 1850’, and ‘Coll[ection] No 5’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 143, and terminates at f 146 as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2302/118727. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Major Samuel Hennell, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; and Moollah Houssein, [Mullā Ḥusayn], British Agent at Shargah [Sharjah]. It is the twenty-second in a series of fifty-one items on the Persian Gulf.This item concerns:A report that the fort of Brymee [Al Buraymi] has surrendered to the Chief of Sohar [Sayyid Syf bin Hamūd Āl Bū Sa‘īd, Chief of Suhar] and the Sheik of Aboothabee [Shaikh Sa‘īd bin Ṭaḥnūn Āl Nahyān of Abu Dhabi] and that the defenders were permitted to reach the sea coast with their armsThe postponement of reinforcements arriving at Brymee from Nedgd [Najd]The reaction of the shaikhs of the Gulf to the fall of Brymee.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Collection No 1 of No 169’, ‘Coll[ection]: 17’ and ‘Draft no 465 of 49’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 506, and terminates at f 519, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2302/118727. The correspondents are the Government of Bombay and Major Samuel Hennell, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. It is the twenty-seventh in a series of fifty-one items on the Persian Gulf.This item concerns reports of maritime peace at Shargah [Sharjah] and a rupture between Shaik Saeed bin Tahnoon of Aboothabee [Shaikh Sa‘īd bin Ṭaḥnūn Āl Nahyān of Abu Dhabi] and Shaik Syf bin Humood of Sohar [Sayyid Syf bin Hamūd Āl Bū Sa‘īd of Suhar]. Shaik Saeed has ejected Shaik Syf’s troops from the fort of Brymee [Al Buraymi].The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Collection No 6 of No 169’, ‘Coll[ection]: 17’ and ‘Draft no 465 of 49’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 542, and terminates at f 545, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: Enclosure nos. 2-9 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of Bombay [Mumbai], dated 3 February 1852. The enclosures are dated 22 September 1851-2 February 1852.The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to a peace treaty between Sayud Sayud [Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Imam of Muscat and Oman, and his cousin Saied Kais bin Azam [Qays bin ‘Azzān Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Chief of Sohar. By the terms of the treaty the Imam retained control of Khabura [Al Khaburah] and Soham [Saham], but returned Schinass [Shinas] to the Chief. The item also covers the journey from Aden to Muscat of two of the Imam’s grandsons.The primary correspondents are the Political Agent, Aden, and the British Consul, Muscat.Physical description: 1 item (14 folios)
Abstract: Enclosures nos. 2-40 to a dispatch from the Secret Department, Bombay [Mumbai] Castle, dated 28 February 1840. The enclosures are dated 29 December 1839-28 February 1840. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in the Persian Gulf, including:The possible establishment of a Political Agency or Residency at Muscat, and lessons learned by the failure of an earlier Residency thereA prohibition on any trade or communication with Karack [Kharg] by the Governor of Bushire [Bushehr], and a Persian [Iranian] blockade of Bushire after the murder of the previous GovernorRelations between the Imam of Muscat and Seid Humood bin Azan [Sayyid Syf bin Hamud Al Bu Sa’id], Chief of SoharA mission by Captain Atkins Hammerton [or Hamerton] to facilitate a reconciliation between the Shaik of the Beni Kuttub [Beni Qitab] and the Shaik of Brymee [Al Buraimi], in order to better resist the advance of Khorshid Pasha, General of Egyptian ForcesConsideration of the poor state of the Imam’s forces and that he may require British aid in order to resist Khorshid Pasha.The primary correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf, and the Government of India. Other correspondents include: Captain Hammerton; the Superintendent of the Indian Navy; the Native Agent, Lingah [Bandar Lengeh]; the Native Agent, Muscat; and the Imam of Muscat.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 464, and terminates at f 584, as it is 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: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2376/126162. The correspondents are the Government of Bombay and Heskeil bin Yusoof [Ḥizqīl bin Yūsuf], Acting British Agent at Muskat [Muscat]. It is the fifteenth in a series of fifteen items on the Persian Gulf.The item concerns the capture of Syud Hamood bin Azzan [Sayyid Hamūd bin ‘Azzan Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Chief of Sohar [Suhar] by Syud Thooenee [Sayyid Thuwaynī bin Sa‘īd Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Governor of Muskat, and Syud Thooenee’s attempts to conquer Sohar.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft no 745 of 1850’, and ‘Coll[ection] No 5’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 185, and terminates at f 188 as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: This file consists almost entirely of letters received at the Residency in the Persian Gulf, Bushire. Most of the letters are addressed to the Acting Resident in the Persian Gulf; very few of these letters state the name of the Acting Resident; those that do include a name are addressed to Samuel Hennell.The principal correspondents in this file are the following: Edward M Wood, Secretary to Government, Marine Department, Bombay; John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to Government, Political Department, Bombay; William Henry Wathen, Chief Secretary to Government, Political Department, Bombay; Charles Malcolm, Superintendent of the Indian Navy; John Pepper, Commander of the Indian Naval Squadron.Several of the letters include enclosed letters. For instance, some of Wood's letters contain copies of correspondence between the Government of Bombay and Charles Malcolm, Superintendent of the Indian Navy. These enclosed letters relate to new arrangements – proposed by the Resident, James Morrison – concerning the role of the Commodore's ship (previously almost permanently stationed at Bassadore [Bāsaʻīdū], but recently required, following Morrison's changes, to make regular trips throughout the Gulf). Malcolm objects to the changes and makes the case for having a station vessel at Bassadore.The letters from Wood and Willoughby respectively relay the approval, and in some cases, the instructions, of the Governor in Council, Sir Robert Grant, regarding the Resident's duties. Many of these letters concern the Resident's conduct in political affairs in the Gulf. For instance, one letter relates to a dispute between the Shaik of Kishm [Shaikh of Qeshm] and the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat [Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd]. Other letters discuss more routine tasks, such as the forwarding of packets and the maintenance of the buildings under the Resident's charge.Other subjects discussed include: the maintenance and movements of Indian Navy ships, particularly in relation to the Euphrates Expedition, headed by Francis Rawdon Chesney; Malcolm's dismissal of the commander of the
Cyreneschooner for having shown extreme carelessness while in charge of that vessel, resulting in it running aground; arrangements – sanctioned by the Governor in Council –for the conveyance of mail between Mohammarah [Khorramshahr] and Damascus and Beirout [Beirut], using dromedaries and horses respectively; the reported tearing down of British colours by the French authorities at the Port of Bussora [Basra]; reported piratical activity in the neighbourhood of Adeed.The final letter in the file, which is from Willoughby, concerns instructions regarding the conduct of British officers when detached with troops of British allies. The letter contains two extracts from two separate letters from the Court of Directors, the first of which is dated 25 September 1835 and refers to an incident in which a British officer, Captain Rochfort, failed to intervene and prevent the execution of ninety-nine prisoners.Physical description: Pagination: There is a pagination sequence, which is written in ink, in the top right corners of the rectos and in the top left corners of the versos.Foliation: There is a foliation sequence, which is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto of each folio. This sequence begins on the first folio after the front cover, on number 1, and ends on the last folio of writing, on number 54. This is the sequence which has been used by this catalogue to reference items within the file.
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of Enclosures to a Despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 29 of 1841, dated 26 April 1841. The enclosures are dated 6 February to 26 April 1841, and are mainly letters, relating to the Persian Gulf.The enclosures mostly consist of correspondence between the Secretary to the Government of Bombay (John Pollard Willoughby) and the Resident in the Persian Gulf (Captain Samuel Hennell) at Karrack [Kharg Island].This part also includes: correspondence between the Government of Bombay and the Superintendent of the Indian Navy; and letters to the Secretary to the Government of India, the Envoy and Minister at Cabool [Kabul], the Political Agent in Turkish Arabia, and the Assistant to the Resident in the Persian Gulf.In addition, this part includes: reports from the News Writer at Shiraz (No. 18), a ‘Bushire merchant’ (No. 36), the Agent at Shargah [Sharjah] (Nos. 39 and 44), and the Native Agent at Muskat [Muscat] (Nos. 57-58).Matters discussed in the enclosures include:Repairs and alterations to the Fort at Karrack recommended by the Resident in the Persian Gulf (Nos. 3-5)Whether any alterations in the coinage of Persia [Iran] had been made subsequent to the introduction of the New Mahomed Shah Rupee and Toman, and whether any further appreciation of these coins had taken place (Nos 15-17)The visit of Syed Humood ben Azan [Ḥamūd bin Azan Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Chief of Sohar [Ṣuḥār], to Bombay (Nos. 19-22)The arrival at Karrack of Frederick Brenner, a Carmelite Friar, with the intention of officiating as a Catholic Clergyman to members of the Catholic Church residing on the Island (Nos. 26-28)Letters from Dr James Pringle Riach, attached to HM Mission at the Court of Persia, concerning his intention to travel to Ghorian [Ghōriyān] with an order from the Shah for the evacuation of the Fortress at Ghorian by the Persian troops, and for its immediate restoration to the Government of Herat (Nos. 30-32 and 50-51)The Resident in the Persian Gulf’s actions in relation to the Asseloo [Bandar-e ‘Asalūyeh] boats which had been cruising about for the ostensible purpose of seizing Congoon [Kāngān] boats (Nos. 40-41)The actions of Commodore George Barnes Brucks, Indian Navy, Commanding the Persian Gulf Naval Squadron, in the ‘settlement of claims’ existing against the Shaikhs of Biddah [Al Bidda] and Debaye [Dubai] (Nos. 46-48 and 56)The arrival of the Assistant to the Resident in the Persian Gulf at Paris en route to re-join his station in the Persian Gulf, and his request for permission to proceed to the Presidency after 1 June 1841 (Nos. 52-55)Copies of despatches from HBM Chargé d’Affaires at Persia (Justin Sheil) to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, enclosing translations of correspondence with the Prime Minister to the Shah, letters from the Persian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Persian Prince Reza Koolee Mirza, and
firmans[orders] by the Shah (No. 65)The detention of the East India Company’s brig of war
Tigrisin the Persian Gulf by the Resident in the Persian Gulf (Nos. 7-8), the despatch of the Company’s sloop of war
Elphinstonefor service in the Persian Gulf (No. 8), the despatch by the Resident of the Company’s schooner
Emilyto Bombay (Nos. 33-35), and its despatch from Bombay to the Persian Gulf (Nos. 66-67).Physical description: There is an abstract of contents of the despatch, numbered 1-67, on folios 422-434. These numbers are repeated for reference on the last verso of each enclosure.
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay's Secret Department to the East India Company's Secret Committee, Number 7 of 1841, dated 31 January 1841. The enclosures are dated 26 May 1840 to 30 January 1841, and relate to the Persian Gulf.The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence sent and received by the Government of Bombay, as well as copies of memoranda, minutes and resolutions of the Government of Bombay.The main correspondents are as follows: the Political Secretary to the Government of Bombay; the Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Secretary to the Government of India; the British Agent at Muscat; and the Superintendent of the Indian Navy.The enclosures discuss matters including:The concerns expressed by the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat that the French nation intended to take over the Imam’s possessions in the neighbourhood of ZanzibarThe response of the Governor General of India in Council to the request made by Colonel Taylor, Political Agent in Turkish Arabia, Baghdad, for a vessel of war to transport the Lieutenant of the Pasha of Baghdad to Bombay for the purpose of arranging his plans for the recovery of the Porte’s [Ottoman Empire’s] influence in ArabiaThe question of the relative positions of authority of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Commodore or officer commanding the Indian Naval Squadron stationed in the Persian Gulf, in relation to the SquadronThe disputes between the Chiefs of Debaye [Dubai, also spelled Debay and Debye in the item] and Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi, also spelled Aboothabie in the item]The policy which should be pursued in the event of Ameer Khaled (also spelled Ameer Khalid) attempting to extend his authority over the province of OmanThe Resident in the Persian Gulf giving a pledge to the Imaum of Muscat to aid him in resisting the invasion of Oman or any of his other territoriesThe visit of the Chief of Sohar [Ṣuḥār] to Bombay.This part of the volume also includes other enclosures relating to places including Shargah [Sharjah], Persia [Iran], and Bahrein [Bahrain].Physical description: There is an abstract of contents of the despatch, numbered 1-68, on folios 163-176. These numbers are repeated for reference on the verso of the last folio of each enclosure.
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 63 of 1850 dated 2 November 1850. The enclosures are numbered 3-7 and are dated 10-27 September 1850.The papers relate to the despatch of the steam frigate
Aucklandfrom Bombay [Mumbai] to the Persian Gulf in response to the violation by Syed Thooenee [Sayyid Thuwaynī bin Sa‘īd Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Governor of Muscat, of the Treaty between his father, the Imam of Muscat [Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd] and the late Chief of Sohar [Sayyid Ḥammūd bin ‘Azzān al-Bū Sa‘īdī of Suhar].The principal correspondent is the Under-Secretary to the Government of India.Physical description: 1 item (11 folios)
Abstract: This item comprises copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 145 of 1846, dated 2 December 1846. The enclosures are dated 9 September-2 December 1846.The papers relate to affairs in Muscat [also spelled Maskat in this item], reported to the Government of Bombay by Captain Atkins Hamerton, HM Consul and HC [Honourable Company’s] Agent in the Dominions of the Imaum [Imām, also spelled Imam in this item] of Muscat (based in Zanzibar), including:The result of Hamerton’s investigation of the rumour that the Imaum had agreed to transfer Muscat and its dependencies to his son Prince Said Hillal [Sayyid Hilāl bin Saʿīd, also spelled Hellaul and Hillaul in this item], and Hamerton’s report of the bad relationship existing between the Imaum and the PrinceThe anxious desire, as conveyed by Hamerton to the Government of Bombay, of the Imaum to receive a response to his request to blockade the port of Bushire [Bushehr] in retaliation for the ‘oppressive conduct’ by Persian [Iranian] Government officials, notably the Governor of Bunder Abbas [Bandar Abbas], towards his subjects in his possessions on the Persian coastThe proceedings of the Chief of Sohar, Syed Hamood bin Azan [Sayyid Ḥammūd bin ‘Azzān Āl Bū Sa‘īd, also spelled Saied in this item] in the Persian Gulf, including his transferring to the Matawas [al-Muṭawwi‘ūn, priests] of the Beni Saad [Banū Sa‘d, an Omani family group] the Fort of Sohar and its dependencies inland, and the election by 500 Matawas of an ‘Imam’ [‘a chief priest or Bishop’] for Oman (an office filled for many years by the Imām of Muscat’s family).The principal correspondents are Hamerton and the Government of Bombay.The last three enclosures, the
Bombay Times Summary of Intelligence, the
Overland Bombay Courierand the
Bombay Telegraphare noted as ‘Missing 29.10.1906’.Physical description: 1 item (19 folios)