Abstract: This is a printed confidential memorandum by Sir John Gilbert Laithwaite of the India Office, dated 18 Oct 1933 and revised 30 October 1933. It concerns details and relevant facts since 1720 with regards to the status of the British concession at Basidu [Bāsa‘īdū] on the island of Kishm in the Persian Gulf. The focus of the memorandum is whether the Imam of Muscat [Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd] in granting the British the island of Kishm in 1820 did so as sovereign of Kishm or in his capacity of a tenant of Persia.The memorandum is divided into two parts: the first is entitled 'Status of Basidu' (folios 1-11) and the second is entitled 'Basidu. Historical Note 1720-1928' (folios 12-46). The first part includes the following sections: '1720-1794', '1794-1820', 'Correspondence of 1819 to 1822', 'Period 1823 to 1928', and 'Conclusion'. The second part includes the following sections: 'Period 1720 and 1820', 'Report, dated 14 August 1821, of Dr [Andrew] Jukes, Kishm, as to the origin of the connection of the Imams of Maskat [Muscat] with Kishm, Ormuz [Hormuz], Bunder Abbas [Bandar-e ‘Abbās], and other parts of the Persian Coast near that place', and 'Period 1823 to 1928'.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation sequence commences at the first page, and terminates at the last page; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: The volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Dr Andrew Jukes, Political Agent, to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary of the Government of Bombay [Mumbai], sent from Bushire [Būshehr] and dated 14 August 1821.The letter concerns the island of Kishm [Qeshm] which has been occupied by British forces. It reports historical and political information collected by Jukes on Kishm and its rulers. It examines the questions of Persia [Iran] or Muscat’s ultimate sovereignty over Kishm and Persia’s claim that Muscat is its tributary.The letter was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 25 January 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/79).Physical description: Condition: the letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Dr Andrew Jukes, Political Agent, to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay [Mumbai], sent from Sheraz [Shīrāz] and dated 23 October 1821.The letter describes Jukes’s meetings with local officials including the Prince of Sheraz [Husayn ‘Ali Mīrzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor of Fārs], concerning the British occupation of the island of Kishm [Qeshm] and the conduct of William Bruce, Resident at Bushire [Būshehr].The letter was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 25 January 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/79).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)