Proceedings and Dispatches, Aden 1839

Title:

Proceedings and Dispatches, Aden 1839

Date:

1839/1839

Description:

Abstract: The item consists primarily of correspondence with notes, reports and memoranda dated between 10 July and 2 September 1839; it relates to Aden during the first month after its capture by the British.The papers cover the following: a request for weights and measures at the Custom House at Aden; Captain Stafford Bettesworth Haines and his position in Aden as Political Agent; the introduction of Bombay [Mumbai] currency in Aden; the establishment of a British port in Aden; improvements in the lines of communication between Bombay and Aden; the movements of European, British and Egyptian troops around the Gulf; an agreement with the Sultan of Aden; riots in Aden; a revolt by the Sultan's son; the Jewish community in Aden.The main correspondents are the following: Governor-General of India; Political Agent, Aden; Accountant General of India; General of the British Army; Secretary to the Government of Bombay; Government of India's Foreign and Political Department; Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay.Physical description: 1 item (138 folios)

Language:

English

Type:

Archival item

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Aden Expedition (1839)
Riots
Maritime transport

Geographic region:

Aden

Rights:

رخصة حكومة مفتوحة

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100110392257.0x000006_ar
81055/vdc_100110392257.0x000006_en
IOR/L/PS/5/377, ff 306-444
IOR/L/PS/5/377, ff 306-444

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