Copy of a Letter from Major William Monteith, in Tabreez, to HM Chargé d'Affaires to Persia, Henry Willock
Date:
1825/1825
Description:
Abstract: Copy of a letter from Major William Monteith, in Tabreez [Tabriz], to HM Chargé d’Affaires to Persia [Iran], Henry Willock, of 17 July 1825. Monteith reports his observations from his mission to survey the Russo-Persian frontier in the Caucasus, including a disputed area around the lake of Goukcha [Lake Sevan] (see IOR/L/PS/9/70/46-47). The letter details the suitability of the territory on the frontier for the conduct of military operations, and indicates possible routes of passage for military forces in the event of war between Russia and Persia.This document was originally enclosed, numbered 3, in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 10 September 1825 (IOR/L/PS/9/70/45).Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)