Letter from HM Ambassador to Persia, Sir Gore Ouseley, in Tehran, to Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Marquis Richard Wellesley, in London
Date:
1811/1811
Description:
Abstract: A letter, numbered 10, from HM Ambassador to Persia [Iran], Sir Gore Ouseley, in Tehran, to Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Lord Richard Wellesley, in London. The letter reports and describes his arrival in Tehran and reception at the court of the Persian Shah. Details such as the istakbal (initial welcome outside the city), gift giving, and gun salutes are discussed. Reference to previous envoys, including those of General Gardanne [Claude-Mathieu de Gardane] in 1807, Sir Harford Jones in 1809, and General John Malcolm in 1811, are made and comparisons drawn.The letter was received from the Foreign Secretary's office on 9 May 1812.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)