Abstract: A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, former Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, sent from Bombay [Mumbai] and dated 16 November 1802. The letter concerns actions taken following the death in Bombay of the Persian Ambassador to India [Hājī Muhammad Khalīl Khān Qazvīnī], including: measures by the Governor in Council of Bombay (Jonathan Duncan) to assist the Ambassador's relations and adherents; Malcolm's encouragement of members of the mission to return to Persia and assuage the rumours around the Ambassador’s death; the transfer of the Ambassador’s body to Nejef [Najaf] for burial; the diplomatic missions of Lieutenant Charles Pasley and Jonathan Lovett, the newly appointed Resident at Bushire [Būshehr]; and the despatch of letters of condolence to Persian officials.Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, sent from a camp near Isfahaun [Eṣfahān] and dated 26 September 1800. The letter reports: Malcolm's arrival and reception in Isfahaun; the activities of Zumaun Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] of Afghanistan; and a supposed agreement between the King [Shah] of Persia [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār] and Zamaun Shah.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, sent from a camp near Isfahaun [Eṣfahān] and dated 28 October 1800. The letter reports Malcolm's departure from Isfahaun towards Teheraun [Tehrān].Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, sent from Teheraun [Tehrān] and dated 21 January 1801. The letter reports the conclusion of two treaties – one political and one commercial – with the Government of Persia, and summarises the stipulations of these treaties. It also assesses the threat to India from Zumaun Shauh [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] of Afghanistan.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to Marquis Wellesley, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Humadaun [Hamadān] and dated 20 February 1801. The letter reports Malcolm's departure from Teheraun [Tehrān], and recounts his mission to the Court of Persia and conclusion of two treaties, one political and one commercial, with the Persian Government.Physical description: 1 item (10 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to Marquis Wellesley, Governor-General of Bengal, dated 31 July 1801, transmitting Malcolm’s journal of his mission to the Court of Persia.Physical description: 1 item (5 folios)