‘Translation of a letter addressed by H.E. General Yermoloff to H.R.H. Abbas Meerza’
Date:
1825/1825
Description:
Abstract: Copy of a translated letter from the Governor-General of Georgia, General Alexis Yermoloff [Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov], to the Crown Prince of Persia [Iran], Abbas Meerza ['Abbās Mīrzā Qājār]. The letter concerns negotiations between Russia and Persia for the demarcation of their frontier, detailing the line of demarcation and making proposals for the settlement of the frontier of Talish [Talysh].This document was originally enclosed in the letter of HM Chargé d'Affaires to Persia, Henry Willock, to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 2 April 1825 (IOR/L/PS/9/70/11).Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)