Abstract: A translation of a rukum [raqm, chancery letter] from Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā], Crown Prince [Prince Royal] of Persia [Iran], to Meerza [Mīrzā] Abul Hassan Khan, Foreign Minister of Persia.The letter concerns issues in Persia’s relations with the Russian Empire, in particular Russia’s desire for a consulate in Resht [Rasht] which is opposed by the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār]. Abbas Meerza outlines a draft letter on the subject to be sent by Meerza Abul Hassan to the Russian Foreign Minister [Count Nesselrode]. The letter also covers arbitration between Persian authorities and Russian subjects and a proposed meeting between Abbas Meerza and General Yermoloff [Alexey Petrovich Yermolov] to discuss the frontier issue.The translation 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 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā], Crown Prince [Prince Royal] of Persia [Iran], to the French Ambassador at Constantinople [Istanbul] [Armand Charles Guilleminot].In response to the French Ambassador’s letter (IOR/L/PS/9/69/231), on behalf of the Shah [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār] Abbas Meerza expresses Persia’s interest in cultivating an alliance with France, states that a French Consul may be established in Tabreez [Tabrīz], and gives permission for French merchants to travel in Persia.The translation 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 18 October 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia] to Meerza [Mīrzā] Abul Hassan Khan, Foreign Minister of Persia [Iran].The letter concerns Persia’s relations with Russia and Britain. In light of the offence caused to the Russian Government by the Shah’s refusal to allow the establishment of a Russian Consulate in Ghilan [Gīlān], Abbas Meerza advises accepting Britain’s proposal to transfer responsibility for diplomatic relations to India, in order to avoid setting both powers against Persia.The translation was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 18 October 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran], to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, undated.The letter concerns the subsidy account drawn up by the Accountant-General of Bengal in 1823, which detailed subsidy payments owed by Britain to Persia and charges deducted for goods and services provided to Persia. The Prince announces that Major George Willock will be sent to India to discuss disputed points in the account, thanks the British Government for its good treatment of Persian envoys, and expresses hope that the subsidy issue will be swiftly settled in the interest of amicable relations between the two countries.The translation 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 4 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/169).Physical description: 1 item (3 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran], to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, undated.The letter congratulates Amherst on his appointment as Governor-General.The translation 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 4 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/169).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a rukum [letter] from Abbas Mirza [‘Abbās Mīrzā], Crown Prince of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, dated 7 Shahban [Sha’bān] 1237/29 April 1822.In response to a firman [edict] from the Shah (IOR/L/PS/9/69/90) the letter protests Willock’s planned departure from Tabreez [Tabrīz] to Britain to discuss arrears in subsidy payments to Persia, instead asking him to remain in order to negotiate frontier issues with Turkey [Ottoman Empire].The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 May 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/88).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran] to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, dated Jemadee el Awal [Jumāda al-Awwal] 1239 (January 1834).The letter discusses the proposed transfer of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Persia and Britain to the British Government in India, as well as disputed points in the subsidy account, which the Prince proposes to send Major George Willock to India to discuss. The Prince also thanks Britain for mediating with the Ottoman Government.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 8 January 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/140).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tabriz and dated 8 January 1824. The letter forwards a translation of a letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia to General Yermoloff [Alexey Petrovich Yermolov], Governor-General of Georgia, dated 31 December 1823, enclosed.The enclosed letter concerns efforts to delineate the border between Persia and the Russian Empire in the Caucasus and proposes a meeting to settle the issue.The letters were enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 8 January 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/140).Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)