‘Translation of a letter addressed by His Excellency Lieut. Genl. Wilhemenoff to H.R.H. Abbas Mirza’
Date:
1825/1825
Description:
Abstract: Translation of a letter from Lieutenant-General Wilhemenoff to the Crown Prince of Persia [Iran], Abbas Mirza ['Abbās Mīrzā Qājār]. The letter remonstrates against the actions of the Sirdar of Erivan [Yerevan] in forcing a guard of Russian soldiers away from territory on the shores of the lake of Gokcha [Lake Sevan], which is the subject of an ongoing territorial dispute between Russia and Persia.This translation 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 3 December 1825 (IOR/L/PS/9/70/50).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)