'Memo respecting an arrangement with the Persian Government in favor of Mahomed Nebee Khan, at Bushire'
Date:
1819/1819
Description:
Abstract: The item consists of a memorandum, dated 23 July 1819, concerning British attempts to persuade the Prince-Governor of Fars to release from prison Mahomed Nebee Khan [Muḥammad Nabī Khān Shirāzī], the former Persian [Iranian] Ambassador to the Government of India. The memorandum provides background to his confinement and gives details of the financial manoeuvring carried out by William Bruce, Resident at Bushire [Bushehr], and Sir Gore Ousely, Ambassador to Persia, in order to cover Mahomed Nebee Khan’s debts and ensure the promise of his release is fulfilled.The memorandum is an edited copy of IOR/G/29/38, ff 492-493.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)