‘Translation of a letter addressed by H.R.H. Abbas Mirza to H.E. General Yermoloff’
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 [General Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov]. In the letter Abbas Mirza entreats Yermoloff to discuss the ongoing frontier dispute between Russia and Persia with the Emperor of Russia, Alexander, during the visit of the Emperor to Astrachan [Astrakhan], to aid in the settlement of the dispute.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)