Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Persian Ministers [Haji Mohammad Husayn Khān Isfahānī, Sadr-e ‘Azam or Prime Minister, and Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī, Mu’tamid al-Dawla or Foreign Minister], sent from Tehran and dated 12 December 1820.In response to the ministers’ note received on 9 December (IOR/L/PS/9/47), Willock defends British actions and continuing military presence in the Gulf following the 1819 expedition against ‘piracy’.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 26 December 1820 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/46).Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Marquis of Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Tehran and dated 20 December 1820.The letter reports developments in Anglo-Persian relations following the 1819 British expedition against ‘piracy’, forwarding correspondence with Persian Ministers (IOR/L/PS/9/69/47-52). It also discusses the relations of the Prince-Governor of Fars with the central Persian Government and with Dushtistaun [Dashtistān]The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 26 December 1820 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/46).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Sudr Aazim [Haji Mohammad Husayn Khān Isfahānī, Sadr-e ’Azam or Prime Minister of Persia], undated.In response to the Prime Minister’s note of 12 December (IOR/L/PS/9/69/48), Willock asks that the Prince of Sherauz [Shīrāz] [Husayn ‘Ali Mīrzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor of Fārs] delays the despatch of an envoy to India to discuss Gulf affairs until news has been received from the British Government in India.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 26 December 1820 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/46).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Persian Ministers [Haji Mohammad Husayn Khān Isfahānī, Sadr-e ‘Azam, Prime Minister, and Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī, Mu’tamid al-Dawla, Foreign Minister], sent from Tehran and dated 18 December 1820.Willock informs the ministers that he will forward their previous correspondence (IOR/L/PS/9/69/47-51) to the British Government in India while declining to discuss further the issued raised in the correspondence.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 26 December 1820 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/46).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Lord Castlereagh, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tehran and dated 26 May 1810. The letter reports a meeting with Mohammed Ali Mirza [Muhammad ‘Ali Mīrzā Dowlatshāh], the Prince-Governor of Kermanshāh. Willock remonstrates with the Prince-Governor for protecting Kelb Ali Khan [Kalb ‘Ali Khān], a local chief who had allegedly killed two British officers, Captain Grant and Cornet Fotheringham, on the road from Bagdad [Baghdad] to Isfahan during an 1810 route survey ordered by John Malcolm; and for intercepting East India Company 'Tartars' [couriers] passing through his territory.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 26 May 1820.Physical description: Condition: the letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Marquess of Londonderry [Viscount Castlereagh], Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tehran and dated 1 April 1822.The letter concerns demands for payment and alleged threats against Willock from the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] in the context of arrears in subsidy payments to Persia. Willock reports his subsequent decision to leave the Persian Court. The letter also forwards Willock’s correspondence with Persian officials (IOR/L/PS/9/69/102-107).The letter was enclosed in Willock's letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 27 April 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/100).Physical description: 1 item (8 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Meerza Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī], Foreign Minister of Persia, sent from Tehran and dated 31 March 1822.In response to official notes from Meerza Abdul Wahab (IOR/L/PS/9/69/104-105), Willock states that he will forward these to the British Government but cannot resume his diplomatic duties until he has spoken with British Ministers. He affirms the continued alliance between Britain and Persia but reiterates his intention to leave the country.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 27 April 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/100).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Meerza Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī], Foreign Minister of Persia, sent from Tehran and dated 28 March 1822.The letter concerns an alleged threat against Willock from the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] in the context of delayed subsidy payments to Persia. In response, Willock announces that he has suspended his duties as Chargé d’Affaires and requests passage to the border.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 27 April 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/100).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Meerza Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī], Foreign Minister of Persia, sent from Tehran and dated 26 March 1822.The letter concerns difficulties created at the Persian Court by the arrear in British subsidy payments to Persia and demands for payment from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] and the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār].The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 27 April 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/100).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: Notes of messages and information collected regarding events at the Court of Persia [Iran] from 28 March 1822.The notes contain intelligence of proceedings at Court concerning the issue of delayed subsidy payments to Persia, as well as the possible departure of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires, and an alleged threat to Willock from the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār].The notes were enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 27 April 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/100).Physical description: 1 item (8 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Meerza Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī], Foreign Minister of Persia, sent from Tehran and dated 1 April 1822.In response to a note from Meerza Abdul Wahab (IOR/L/PS/9/69/108), Willock declines to remain in the country and states that his brother, Major George Willock, will handle the issue of subsidy payments during his absence.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 27 April 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/100).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Translations of messages exchanged between Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], and Meerza Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī], Foreign Minister of Persia, April 1822. The messages concern Willock’s planned departure from Persia.The translations were enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 27 April 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/100).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)