‘Translation of a letter addressed by H.R.H. Abbas Mirza to His Excellency General Yermoloff on the 14 October 1825’
Date:
1825/1825
Description:
Abstract: Translation of a letter from the Crown Prince of Persia [Iran], Abbas Mirza ['Abbās Mīrzā Qājār], to the Governor-General of Georgia, General Yermoloff [Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov], of 14 October 1825. The letter remonstrates against the occupation of Persian territory by a detachment of Russian soldiers, contrary to an agreement between Russia and Persia for the stationing of a small Russian guard on the contested territory. Abbas Mirza demands the withdrawal of the Russian troops, stating that the territory is Persian in accordance with the Treaty of Gulistan.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 (3 folios)