Abstract: An extract of a letter from George Swinton, Chief Secretary of the Supreme Government of India, to Major George Willock, Acting Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], sent from Fort William [Kolkata] and dated 21 February 1823.The letter concerns delayed subsidy payments to Persia, informing Willock that a final decision on the issue from the Supreme Government of India can be expected soon.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 12 November 1823 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/137).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to prevent the spread of disease.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from George Swinton, Chief Secretary to the Supreme Government of India, to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], sent from Fort William [Kolkata] and dated 26 March 1824.The letter announces the appointment of Major John Macdonald Kinneir as Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia, forwarding a letter to Macdonald (IOR/L/PS/9/69/214) and instructing Willock to hand over charge of his mission. It also announces Willock’s appointment as Secretary and Chief Assistant of the new mission.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 August 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/209).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: An extract of a letter from George Swinton, Chief Secretary to the Supreme Government of India, to Major John Macdonald Kinneir, sent from Fort William [Kolkata] and dated 26 March 1824.The letter concerns Macdonald’s appointment as Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], detailing the staff that will comprise Macdonald’s mission and their salaries.The extract was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 August 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/209).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from George Swinton, Chief Secretary of the Supreme Government of India, to Major George Willock, Acting Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], sent from Fort William [Kolkata] and dated 26 July 1823.The letter concerns delayed subsidy payments to Persia. Swinton forwards a copy of the subsidy account as calculated by the Accountant-General of Bengal, which details the amount owed to Persia and charges deducted for goods and services provided to Persia.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 (2 folios)