Abstract: Proclamation issued by the Russian Commander-in-Chief, General Paskevitch [General Ivan Fyodorovich Paskevich-Erivansky, Governor-General of Georgia], who is negotiating the peace treaty to end the war between Persia [Iran] and Russia [Russo-Persian War, 1826-1828], concerning the breaking off of the negotiations at Dokhergan [Azarshahr] by Russia. The proclamation details the agreements made by the Koim Makam [Mīrzā Abū al-Qāsim Farāhānī, Qāʾim-Maqām, the Vizier of the Crown Prince of Persia] and subsequently Abbas Mirza [ʿAbbās Mīrzā Qājār, Crown Prince of Persia] for the cession of territory and payment of reparations by Persia to Russia. General Paskevitch indicates that since these agreements were made the Persian Government has failed to make the necessary payments within the stipulated timeframe and has given the false impression of its intention to make the payments, and that therefore Russia has recommenced hostilities until the payment of five crores of tomans and the fulfilment of the engagements agreed by Abbas Mirza.This document was originally enclosed, numbered 7 in dispatch No. 81, in the letter of the East India Company Envoy to Persia, Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinnier, to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 21 January 1828 (IOR/L/PS/9/71/154).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Copy of a letter, in French, from the Governor-General of Georgia, Jean Paskevitch [General Ivan Fyodorovich Paskevich-Erivansky], to the East India Company Envoy to Persia [Iran], Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinneir, sent from Abbas Abad [‘Abbasabad] and dated 15 July (New Style)/27 July (Old Style) 1827.The letter thanks Macdonald Kinneir for his efforts in having Russian prisoners transferred to more comfortable quarters. Paskevitch also affirms his willingness to restore peaceful relations with Persia, but insists that the Persian Court accepts Russian peace terms and solicits Macdonald Kinneir to persuade the Persian Court to this effect.This document was originally enclosed, numbered 3, in Macdonald Kinneir’s letter to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 20 August 1827 (IOR/L/PS/9/71/33).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from General Yermoloff [Alexey Petrovich Yermolov], Governor-General of Georgia, to the Shah of Persia [Iran] [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār], undated.The letter complains of the treatment of Russian subjects at the hands of Mahomed Reza Meerza [Muhammad Rezā Mīrzā], Governor of Gilan. Complaints include duties and restrictions on traders from Badkooba [Baku] and Sheerwan [Şirvan] and the alleged torture of a Russian sailor by soldiers in Resht [Rasht]. Yermoloff demands a reduction in duties, the removal of restrictions on trade, and compensation for the losses of Russian subjects.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 General Yermoloff [Alexey Petrovich Yermolov], Governor-General of Georgia, to Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia].Yermoloff remonstrates with Abbas Meerza regarding incidents along the frontier between Persia [Iran] and the Russian Empire in the Caucasus, including cultivation of land claimed by Russia by the Sirdar of Erivan [Yerevan] and raids into territory ceded to Russia carried out by former Khans now residing 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 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/222).Physical description: The letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.