‘Secret Letters received by way of Southampton, Nov.3.1856’
Date:
1856/1856
Description:
Abstract: This bundle consists of two secret dispatches received from the Government of Bombay (30 September 1856, Numbers 72-73) and a secret dispatch received from Brigadier William Marcus Coghlan, Political Resident at Aden (10 October 1856).The despatches from the Government of Bombay (folios 86-88) are concerned with the submission of the Al Ali to the ruler of Bahrein [Bahrain] and preparations for a military expedition against Persia.The despatch from Brigadier Coghlan (folio 89) provides a number of brief updates on the situation at Aden.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)