Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Umeen ed Dowlat [‘Abdullah Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Second Minister of Persia [Iran], to Major George Willock, Acting Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, undated.The letter concerns the mission of Mirza Bauqur [Mīrzā Bakr], envoy of the Governor-General of Shiraz [Husayn ‘Ali Mīrzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor of Fārs], to Bombay [Mumbai], and the decision to reinforce the British troops occupying Kishm [Qeshm]. It also states that orders have been issued to the Government of Fars at Shiraz, the Arab sheikhs [shaikhs] in southern Persia, and the Governors of the Gulf Ports not to take actions that could prejudice relations with Britain.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 15 October 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/121).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to prevent the spread of disease.
Abstract: A translation of an official note from the Umeen ud Dowlut [‘Abdullāh Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Second Minister of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, dated Tehran, 13 March 1824.The note asks for an explanation for British proposals to transfer responsibility for diplomatic relations between Persia and Britain to the British Government in India, and states that an envoy from India will be received by the Governor-General [Prince-Governor] of Fars and not the Shah.The translation was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/174).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of an official note from the Umeen ud Dowlut [‘Abdullāh Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Second Minister of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, dated 17 March 1824.The note denies that the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] and Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] requested Willock’s dismissal, and affirms that Willock should remain in Persia representing HM Government.The note was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/174).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Mahomed Allee Khan [Muhammad ‘Ali Khān], Persian [Iranian] envoy in Russia, to Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia], undated.The author reports his reception in St Petersburgh [Saint Petersburg] and Sarskoe Selo [Tsarskoye Selo] and meeting with the Emperor [Tsar Alexander I] to whom he presented a gift of horses. The author also reports meetings with Count Karl Nesselrode, Foreign Minister of Russia, at which he discussed the complaints of the Russian veterinary surgeon Colonel Kersing and the exile of Muslims to Siberia, and meetings with the Empress and Empress Mother.The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires to Persia, to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 14 July 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/186).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Abdulla Khan Ameen ed Dowleh [‘Abdullah Khān Amīn al-Dawlah], Prime Minister of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, received 27 January 1824.The letter requests Willock’s presence at the Persian Court in Tehran once he has settled the subsidy account.The translation was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 29 January 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/153).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: An abstract of correspondence dated November-December 1808 relating to the mission of Sir Harford Jones, British Envoy Extraordinary to Persia [Iran], and the contemporary diplomatic situation in Persia in the context of the Russo-Persian War (1804-13) and Napoleonic Wars. Topics covered in the correspondence include:Arrangements for Jones's onward travel from Bushire [Būshehr] to Shirauz [Shirāz]Jones's request to Captain Charles Pasley for information regarding any undertakings made by Pasley or Brigadier-General Malcolm, who are also in Persia representing the Governor-General, to Persian ministersA purchase of arms and artillery by the King [Shah] of Persia which is awaiting deliveryFrench influence in the country, including intelligence from the Persian Court regarding the fall from favour of the French mission and the movements of the French towards the Caspian, believed to be part of a military surveyDevelopments in the Russo-Persian War in the CaucasusThe inclination of the Prince of Shirauz [Prince-Governor of Fārs] towards an alliance with Britain.The correspondents are:Lord Minto, Governor-General of BengalJaaffer Aly Khan [Ja’far ‘Ali Khān], Agent in ShirauzMahomed Nubee Khan [Mohammed Nabī Khān Shirāzī]Nasr Ollah Khan [Nasr Allah Khān Qaraguzlu], Vizier of the Prince of Shirauz.Physical description: 1 item (12 folios)