Abstract: This bundle consists of summaries, and partial transcripts, of secret letters received from HM Consul at Tehran, Richard W Stevens (7, 16, 20 and 22 June 1856, Numbers 7, 33 and 36-39). It also contains a summary of a despatch from Stratford Canning, HM Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire (15 June 1856).The despatches from Stevens predominantly consists of reports of events surrounding the Persian advance towards Herat, while the despatch from Lord Canning reports on an interview held with the Prime Minister of Persia.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)