'Notes relative to Persia 1807/08, intended for the Annual Report subsequent to 1807/08'
Date:
1803/1813
Description:
Abstract: The item consists of notes relating to Persia [Iran] and taken from letters from the Bombay, Bengal, and Madras governments sent between 27 December 1805 and 20 February 1808. The relevant letters are noted in the margins. The notes were made in preparation for an annual report.Matters covered by the notes include:Letters from the King [Shāh] and Prince of Persia to be delivered to the King of the United Kingdom and Prince of WalesFinancial claims made by Mehedi Ali Khan [Mīrzā Mahdī ‘Alī Khān], the late Resident at Bushire [Bushehr]Financial claims made by Aka Mahomed Nubbee Khan [Muḥammad Nabī Khān Shirāzī, Persian Ambassador to the British in India]Relations between Russia and Persia, including the presence of a Russian Envoy at the Persian CourtFrench efforts to form an alliance with Persia and their plans to invade India.Physical description: 1 item (15 folios)