Copy of a Letter from HM Ambassador Extraordinary to Persia, Sir Gore Ouseley, in Isfahan, to Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William, Lord Minto
Copy of a Letter from HM Ambassador Extraordinary to Persia, Sir Gore Ouseley, in Isfahan, to Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William, Lord Minto
Copy of a Letter from HM Ambassador Extraordinary to Persia, Sir Gore Ouseley, in Isfahan, to Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William, Lord Minto
Date:
1811/1811
Description:
Abstract: Copy of letter number 13, from HM Ambassador Extraordinary to Persia [Iran], Sir Gore Ousely, in Isfahan, to Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort WIlliam, Lord Minto. The letter concerns the need to conclude the Definitive Treaty with the Persian Shah, and discusses the following points:That recent unrest threatens to render the treaty uselessThat the Shah is unwell and it is feared a battle for supremacy will break out between Persia's princes if he diesA plan to extend the life of the treaty beyond that of the current Shah.The letter also reports that a fever has spread through the camp and delayed their departure for Tehran.The letter was received from the Foreign Secretary's office on 9 May 1812.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)