Copy of a Letter from Lieutenant Charles Christie to Secretary to HM Embassy in Persia, James Morier
Date:
1810/1812
Description:
Abstract: Copy of a letter from Lieutenant Charles Christie to the Secretary to HM Embassy to Persia [Iran], James Morier. The letter reports the return to Tahiran [Tehran] of the Indian Detachment attached to the British mission charged with training a Persian corps of horse artillery for the Crown Prince of Persia, Abbas Mirza. The letter also reports the Crown Prince’s approbation for the services rendered by the Indian Detachment, and his bestowal of gifts upon them.The letter was enclosed in Ouseley’s letter to the Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William, Lord Minto, of 10 December 1811 (see IOR/L/PS/9/68/118).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)