‘Letter from Mr Murray as to Persia received Oct.3.1856’
Date:
1856/1856
Description:
Abstract: This bundle contains a summary of a secret despatch from HM Minister to Persia, Charles Augustus Murray residing at Baghdad (8 August 1856, Number 68). It discusses a letter received from the ruler of Herat, Eesa Khan [Isa Khan Bardorani, Minister-Regent of Herat] offering submission to Britain in return for aid against the Persians. It also covers Murray's views as to the measures that Britain should take against Persia.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)