Abstract: Translations of messages exchanged between the King of Persia [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār, Shah of Iran] to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, dated 7 April 1822. The messages concern Willock’s planned departure from Persia via Tabriz.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)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Marquess of Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Tabriz and dated 25 August 1821.The letter concerns arrears in subsidy payments to Persia and forwards Willock’s correspondence with Persian officials on the subject (IOR/L/PS/9/69/73-74).The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 29 August 1821 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/71).Physical description: Condition: the letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A translation of a note from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Kaem Mukam [Mīrzā Abūl Qāsem Qāem Maqām Farāhānī, Vizier to the Crown Prince of Persia], undated.The letter concerns the arrears in subsidy payments to Persia.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 29 August 1821 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/71).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 George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tabrīz and dated 29 January 1824.The letter concerns the proposed transfer of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Persia and Britain to the British Government in India, forwarding letters from Persian officials on the subject (IOR/L/PS/9/69/155-157).The letter 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: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Major Duchamp (or Deschamps), Acting Political Agent on Kishm [Qeshm], sent from Tehran and dated 30 May 1821.The letter reports orders given by the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] to strengthen the frontier on the Gulf coast. It also covers Persian relations with Muscat in relation to the British military presence on Kishm [Qeshm] and a threat by the Prince of Shiraz [Husayn ‘Ali Mīrzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor of Fārs] to terminate the lease of Persian territories to the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 31 May 1821.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Tehran and dated 30 March 1824.The letter concerns the subsidy account, which detailed subsidy payments owed by Britain to Persia and charges deducted for goods and services provided to Persia. Willock details the objections of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia to a number of charges deducted.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter 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 (6 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Abbas Mirza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia], undated.In response to a rukum [chancery letter] from Abbas Mirza (IOR/L/PS/9/69/92), Willock affirms his planned departure from Tabreez [Tabrīz] to Britain, and states that his brother Major George Willock will take up his duties 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 4 May 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/88).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of two letters 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 Tabreez [Tabrīz] and dated 4 and 5 May 1822.Willock reports proceedings at the court of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia] in Tabreez prior to Willock’s departure for England, including the departure of Meerza Sauleh [Mīrzā Sāleh Shīrāzī] on a diplomatic mission to Europe, and forwards related correspondence (IOR/L/PS/9/69/90-95).The letters were 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 (3 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Mountstuart Elphinstone, Governor of Bombay [Mumbai], sent from Tabrīz and dated 4 July 1820.The letter concerns the British Government in India’s desired concession of an island in the Gulf to serve as a base against ‘piracy’, which had earlier been refused by Persian Ministers.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 6 July 1820 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/26).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Mountstuart Elphinstone, Governor of Bombay [Mumbai], sent from Tabriz and dated 4 July 1820.The letter concerns the refusal of the Persian Government to cede an island in the Gulf to Britain.The letter was enclosed in Willock's letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 6 July 1820 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/29).Physical description: 1 item (2 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 26 December 1823.The letter concerns treaty negotiations between Persia and the Ottoman Empire (Treaty of Erzurum) following the 1821-1823 war between the two countries. Subjects covered include: an attempt by the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia to renegotiate the Ottoman-Persian border; the dispatch of a Persian envoy to the Ottoman Sultan; and a proposed alliance against Russia.The letter was 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 (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 7 December 1823.The letter concerns a rumoured secret agreement between Persia and Russia whereby Russia will guarantee the succession of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] to the throne of Persia.The letter was 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 (2 folios)