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145. 'News-Letters, 1839'
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- Abstract: Newsletters sent out by the Officiating Secretary to the Government of India containing compiled summaries of reports from British officials and military officers in various parts of South Asia and the Middle East.Each newsletter is divided into headings, most of which refer to the place a report was sent from. Headings which appear in a majority of the newsletters are: Army of the Indus; Cabool [Kabul]; Joudhpore [Jodhpur]; Lahore; Nipal [Nepal]; Peshawur [Peshawar]; Upper Scinde [Sindh] and/or Lower Scinde; and Items of General Intelligence. Other headings include: Aden; Ava [Inwa]; Bithoor; Bokhara [Bukhara]; Burmah [Myanmar]; Bushire [Būshehr]; Candahar [Kandahar]; Dera Ismael Khan [Dera Ismail Khan]; Egypt and Syria; Finance or Financial; Gwalior; Herat; Hyderabad; Kelat [Kalat]; Kurnool; Mooltan [Multan]; Muscat; Persia [Iran]; Persian Gulf; Sattarah [Satara]; and Turkish Arabia.Several of the reports are concerned with the opening months of the First Anglo-Afghan War, the East India Company’s invasion of Afghanistan in order to depose Dost Mahomed [Dost Mohammad Khan] as Emir and replace him with former Emir Shah Shooja [Shah Shujah Durrani]. These reports cover:Movements of troops and artilleryLogistics of feeding the troops, particularly the acquisition of grainNavigation of mountain passes leading into Afghanistan, including the Boolan [Bolan] Pass and the Khyber PassThe reorganisation in preparation for the invasion of the so-called ‘Army of the Indus’ by Sir John KeaneThe raising of troops in support of the British by the Maharajah of the Sikh Empire [Ranjit Singh], in accordance with the terms of the Tripartite Treaty of 1838A treaty with the Khan of Kelat [Mir Mehrab Khan Baloch II]The invasion of Kundooz [Kunduz, also spelt Koondooz in the file] by the son of Dost MahomedRaids on British camps and convoys by so called ‘plunderers’, particularly in Balochistan and around the Khyber PassAttempts by Dost Mahomed to incite a holy war against the BritishAn uprising against Dost Mahomed in CaboolThe activities of Russian and Persian armies in western AfghanistanThe British capture of Ghuzni [Ghazni] on 23 July and of Ali Musjid [Ali Masjid] on 27 JulyThe death from sickness of Mahomed Akbar Khan, son of Dost Mahomed, while retreating from CaboolThe pursuit and attempted capture of Dost Mahomed after the capture of Ghuzni and his escape to Khoolum [Kholm]The creation by Shah Shooja of the Order of the Dooranee [Durrani] Empire to honour British officers involved in the warA treaty with Shah Kamran of HeratAttempts to force Dost Mahomed out of hiding in KoondoozSickness among British and Sikh troops at Ali Musjid, including from water naturally tainted with antimony.Other topics covered in the reports include:The health of the Maharajah, his death on 27 June, the accession and coronation of his son Kurruck Sing [Kharak Singh] and the late Maharajah’s funeral and tombThe subjugation of Nejd [Najd] by Ottoman forces, and perceived threats against Bahrein [Bahrain] and Kowheit [Kuwait]The renunciation of hostilities with his neighbours by Sooltan Bin Suggar [Shaikh Sulṭān I bin Ṣaqr al-Qāsimī], ruler of Sharga [Sharjah]The capture of Bushire by Bahir Khan [Baqir Khan Tangistani], Chief of Tengistan [Tangestan]An appeal to the British Government against the Government of India by the Raja of Sattarah [Pratap Singh] and the Company’s deposition of the RajaAnti-British sentiment and activities in NipalAnti-British sentiment and activities in Burmah and the stationing of Royal Navy ships in Rangoon [Yangon] harbourAn uprising by Moobaruz ud Dowlah [Mubarez-ud-Daulah] against his brother the Nizam of Hyderabad [Sikandar Jah]Disturbances near British borders with Colapore [Kolhapur] and GoaRiver transport between Kurachee [Karachi] and Tatta [Thatta]The appointment of a Political Officer to handle 'anarchy and disorder' in Shikarpore [Shikarpur]Relations with the Guicowar [Sayaji Rao II Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda]The capture of Kot [Kota] on behalf of JoudhporeAn intercepted Arabic letter from Khan-i-Alum Khan, a cousin of the Nawab of the Carnatic, asking the intended recipient (believed to be Ibrahim Pasha, commander of the Egyptian army) to invade India and drive out the BritishDuties on goods exported from Lahore to Bombay [Mumbai], and a reduction of duties for boats on the IndusThe imprisonment of Colonel Charles Stoddart by the Emir of Bokhara [Nasrullah Khan]The withdrawal of the British Embassy from TehranThe reinforcement of Aden, and a census taken thereThe death of the heir to the throne of JoudhporeThe British occupation of Kharrack [Kharg] Island, to counter the Persian siege of HeratAn uprising in Suddya [Sadiya]The journey of the Euphrates Expedition up the Tigris to near Masoul [Mosul]A civil war in Bhootan [Bhutan]Negotiations over the position of the British in BushireA physical altercation between the Nawab of Bhopaul [Jahangir Muhammad Khan] and his wife Secunder Begum [Sikandar Begum]The arrest of forty-six Wahabee [Wahhabi] for sedition in HyderabadChinese measures against the opium trade in Canton [Guangzhou] and a proposal to send ships to protect British merchants and blockade portsA conspiracy against Maharajah Kurruck Sing and his son Now Nehal Sing [Nau Nihal Singh, also spelt Nao Nehal Sing in the file], and an enforced oath of allegiance to the MaharajahPerceived military intentions of the King of Ava [Tharrawaddy Min, King of Burma] against Britain and Siam [Thailand], and British responsesAn Egyptian victory over the Ottomans [Battle of Nezib]The reported raising of troops in Persia, possibly to target Herat, Bushire or Bagdad [Baghdad]An experiment in sending mail to Damascus via Bussora [Basra] instead of BagdadArrangements for steam navigation on the IndusA reported increase in Russian hostilities in the War in Circassia [Russo-Circassian War]The withdrawal of the British Resident from Amreepoora [Amarapura]Reported Russian preparations to invade Stambol [Istanbul]The temporary seizure by the Sheik of Muhumarah [Khorramshahr, also spelt Mohamrah in the file] of a shipment of Company coalThe British occupation of Joudhpore to put down a rebellion against the Maharajah Mann Sing [Man Singh]A request from Nipal for passage through Sikkim in order to invade BhootanThe reported insanity of the Nawab of Kurnool [Ghulam Rasul Khan], and the British examination of troops and the arsenal thereThe outlawing of Suttee [sati] by the new Raja of Sattara [Shahaji]A genealogical account of the descent of Shah Newaz Khan [Shah Nawaz Khan] to support his claim to the Khanate of KelatA demand from the Shah of Persia for reparations to Persian merchants who lost property during the Ottoman capture of MohamrahA demand from Mehemet Ali [Muhammad Ali, Pasha of Egypt] for the removal of Khosrow Mahomed Pasha [Mehmed Emin Rauf Pasha] as Ottoman Grand VizierTroops sent by the Emir of Bokhara to put down a rebellion against Moorad Beg, Chief of Koondooz [Mohammad Murad Beg, Khan of Kunduz]Unrest and riots in Persian cities, including against the Armenian population in Tabreez [Tabriz] and against the Prince [Fereydoun Mirza] in ShirazThe removal of Mirza Mahomed Hossein as Governor of BushireA rumoured Russian invasion of Toorkistan [Turkestan]A survey of the road between Kurachee and SehwanThe reported intention of the Imam of Muscat [Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd, Sultan of Muscat and Oman] to establish a commercial relationship with the United States of America.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 575, and terminates at f 950, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
146. ‘1899. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.’
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- Abstract: This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January-31 December 1899, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India. The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 3-10). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State for India to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-482 (ff 13-80) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State for India, numbered 1-416 (ff 83-153). A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to:The Aden Protectorate, mainly the enforcement of the Venice Convention regulations regarding plague preventionAfghanistan, including the Amir [Amīr ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Khān], the supply of arms into the country, and Afghan relations with Russia and Ottoman TurkeyThe Army in IndiaBritish policy and political relations in India, including Native StatesRecommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitariesHealth and disease, including plague, typhoid, and the Congress on the Prevention of Tuberculosis in BerlinFamine in IndiaA cyclone in BhagulpurBills proposed and passed by the Government of IndiaRailways, including proposals, construction and extensions in India and UgandaOperations and developments of the Boer WarBritish policy in Persia [Iran], particularly the extension of the telegraph line into the countryFinancial and administrative mattersAgricultureTradeKoweit [Kuwait], particularly relations with Britain, Ottoman Turkey, Germany and RussiaMaskat [Muscat], namely British policy in the region and relations with France and RussiaThe Persian Gulf, particularly the traffic in arms and Russia’s presence in the regionQueen Victoria’s birthday celebrationsBritish relations with Russia, particularly in the contexts of Afghanistan, India, Central Asia and PersiaMilitary operations in the Somaliland Protectorate [the Republic of Somaliland]Siam [Thailand], notably British policy there and relations with France.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 153; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
147. '1899. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. CORRESPONDENCE WITH SECRETARY OF STATE, LORD SALISBURY, & A. GODLEY.'
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- Abstract: This volume comprises printed copies of correspondence, dated 22 January 1898-29 December 1899, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord Salisbury [Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury], Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and Sir John Arthur Godley, Permanent Under-Secretary of State for India.The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 3-21). This is followed by correspondence from Lord Salisbury and Arthur Godley to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-78 (ff 22-180) and correspondence from Lord Curzon to Lord Salisbury and Godley, numbered 1-66 (ff 185-354).A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to:Afghanistan, including the Amir [Amīr ‘Abd al-Raḥmān Khān] and Russian relations with AfghanistanThe Army in IndiaThe Persian Gulf, particularly the traffic of arms and the activities of other European powers in the regionBritish policy and political relations in India, including Native StatesHealth and disease, particularly plagueChina, including Russian activity in the country and China's claims over TibetFinancial and administrative mattersEcclesiastical affairs in IndiaEducation in IndiaFamine in IndiaBritish relations with France, including negotiations regarding Siam [Thailand] and AfricaProposals for and construction and extension of railways in British India, Persia, Afghanistan, and ChinaRecommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitariesJudicial affairs in IndiaThe Koweit [Kuwait] Protectorate, including relations with TurkeyMuscat, namely British policy in the region and relations with France, Germany, and RussiaBritish policy in Persia [Iran]British relations with Russia notably in connection with India, Persia, Afghanistan, China and TibetThe prospect of war in the Transvaal [South African Republic]TradeAgriculture.Folio 182 is a newspaper cutting. There is no date and it is not certain which publication it has been taken from. The contents of the article appear unrelated to that of anything in the volume and thus it is likely that it has been misfiled.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 354; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
148. ‘1900. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.’
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- Abstract: This volume consists of printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January to 31 December 1900, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India.The start of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 2-8). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State for India to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-489 (ff 9-75) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State for India, numbered 1-502 (ff 77-162).A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to the following:The Aden Protectorate, notably Turkish [Ottoman] ‘encroachments’ on Haushabi [al-Ḥawshabī] territoryThe war in South Africa [the South African War or Second Boer War in Southern Africa, 1899-1902]Army matters, such as the recall of officers of the Indian Army from furloughBoer prisoners of war, including the proposal to send them to Ceylon [Sri Lanka]Russian ‘designs’ upon Bunder Abbas [Bandar Abbas]The Burma [or Myanmar]-China boundaryThe China Expeditionary Force [Gaselee Expedition], notably arms and ammunition, estimated cost, hospital and medical arrangements, and the rank and position of General Sir Alfred Gaselee within the ForceThe replacement of the Garrison at Hong KongCurrency, including proposed measures to address the serious scarcity of rupees, the Paper Currency Act Amendment Bill, the purchase and shipment of silver from England, the release of gold, and the shipment of gold to EnglandFamine [the Indian famine of 1899-1900], notably famine and cholera in the Bombay Presidency, crop prospects and relief works, and composition of the Famine CommissionHonours, including the Queen’s Birthday HonoursKoweit [Kuwait], in particular a dispute with Nejd [Najd]Loans, including applications from Native States [Princely States] for loans for famine relief purposes, and a loan to the Nizam of HyderabadMaskat [Muscat], notably a site for a French coal-shed, and the actions of the Sultan of Muskat regarding the use of French flags by his subjectsRailways in British India and the Uganda RailwayRussia, in particular Russian ‘designs’ on the Persian Gulf.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 162; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
149. '1901. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.'
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- Abstract: This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January-30 December 1901, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India.The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 3-14). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-428 (ff 15-72) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State, numbered 1-461 (ff 74-150).Much of the correspondence covers subjects related to British India, including:The Indian Army and military mattersFrontiers, and the creation of a new Frontier ProvinceFinancial and administrative mattersMilitary and civil appointmentsLocal affairs in various Provinces and Princely StatesConstruction and management of railwaysManagement of telegraphic communicationsThe Famine Commission following the Indian famine of 1899-1900The establishment of a prisoner of war camp at Ahmednagar for prisoners from the War in the Transvaal [Second Boer War]Proposals from the Bishop of Calcutta for re-organising the Anglican Church in India, including raising his see to an ArchbishopricRecommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to members of the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitariesMatters relating to the activities of the Viceroy of India.Other subjects covered include matters relating to:The Aden Protectorate, including the delimitation of the Aden boundary and relations with Turkey [the Ottoman Empire]Afghanistan, including the death of the Amir [‘Abd al-Raḥmān Khān], relations with Russia, and the import of German armamentsBritish Burma [Myanmar]China, including the Boxer Rebellion [Yihetuan Movement]Hostilities between Nejd [Najd] and Koweit [Kuwait], and considerations of a potential British protectorate over KoweitMuscat and Oman, including French activities at MuscatPersia [Iran], including Russian influence and a proposed British loanTibet, including unsuccessful attempts by Curzon to make contact with the Dalai LamaThe progress of the War in the TransvaalThe death of Queen Victoria, and memorial arrangements in India and the UKA dispute between the India Office and professors at Cooper’s Hill College [the Royal Indian Engineering College] over proposed reforms.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 150; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original pagination sequences.
150. '1902. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.'
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- Abstract: This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January-31 December 1902, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India.The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 4-15). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State for India to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-588 (ff 18-97) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State for India, numbered 1-584 (ff 99-198).A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to:The Aden Protectorate, notably the delimitation of the Aden boundary and relations with Turkey [Ottoman Empire]Afghanistan, including the Amir [Amīr Ḥabībullāh Khān] and Russian relations with AfghanistanThe Army in IndiaBerar [also known as the Hyderabad Assigned Districts], particularly relations with the Nizam of Hyderabad [Asaf Jah VI]Military operations of the Boer War 1899-1902Boer prisoners of war in IndiaChina, including the evacuation of British troops from ShanghaiA ceremony to mark the Coronation of King Edward VII (as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India) including the Delhi Coronation DurbarThe famine in IndiaFinancial and administrative mattersRecommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitaries, including Coronation HonoursThe Koweit [Kuwait] Protectorate, including relations with TurkeyBritish policy in Persia [Iran]The establishment of a Police Commission in IndiaConstruction and extension of railways in British IndiaBritish relations with Russia notably in connection with India, Persia, Afghanistan, China and TibetMilitary operations in the Somaliland Protectorate [the Republic of Somaliland]British policy in Tibet.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 198; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
151. ‘1903. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.’
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- Abstract: This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January-31 December 1903, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India until October 1903, and then St John Brodrick.The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 3-12). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-520 (ff 15-97) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State for India, numbered 1-512 (ff 99-195).A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to:The Aden Protectorate, notably the delimitation of the Aden boundary and relations with Turkey [Ottoman Empire]Afghanistan, including the Amir [Amīr Ḥabībullāh Khān] and Russian relations with AfghanistanThe Army in IndiaBritish policy and political relations in India, including Native StatesWar in the Transvaal [Second Boer War], in particular the transfer of prisoners of warBills proposed and passed by the Government of IndiaFinancial and administrative mattersMatters of tradeA ceremony to mark the Coronation of King Edward VII (as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India) including the Delhi Coronation Durbar and its costsRailways, including proposals, construction and extensions in India and the Arabian PeninsulaRecommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitariesKoweit [Kuwait], including the Sheikh [Shaikh Mubārak bin Ṣabāḥ Āl Ṣabāḥ], British political representation in the country, and Koweit’s relations with Russia, France, and Nejd [Najd]Muscat, including the Sultan [Sayyid Fayṣal bin Turkī Āl Bū Sa‘īd], British policy in the country, and Muscat’s relations with FranceBritish policy in Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf, particularly in Seistan [Sistan]British relations with Russia, particularly in the contexts of Afghanistan, India, Central Asia and PersiaMilitary operations in the Somaliland Protectorate [the Republic of Somaliland]British policy in Tibet, including preparations for the December 1903 invasion.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 195; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
152. '1903. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. CORRESPONDENCE WITH SECRETARY OF STATE, Mr. BALFOUR, LORD LANSDOWNE, SIR A. GODLEY, &c.'
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- Abstract: This volume comprises printed copies of correspondence, dated 1 January-31 December 1903, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, principally with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India, Arthur James Balfour, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and Lord Lansdowne [Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne], Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. The letters were printed by the press of the Private Secretary to the Viceroy.The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 3-29). This is followed by letters to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-90 (ff 30-194) and letters from Lord Curzon, numbered 1-96 (ff 197-425).A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to:Aden Protectorate, in particular the matter of boundary delimitationAfghanistan, including the supply of arms into the country, relations with Russia, and the Amir [Amīr Ḥabībullāh Khān]The Army in India and defence of the EmpireBritish policy and political relations in India, including with Native StatesA ceremony to mark the Coronation of King Edward VII (as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India) including the Delhi Coronation DurbarFinancial, administrative and fiscal mattersBritish policy in Persia [Iran]The Persian Gulf, including Russian influence in the region and Lord Curzon's tour thereRailway projects throughout the British Indian Empire and in Mesopotamia [Iraq]British relations with Russia notably in connection with India, Persia, Afghanistan and TibetMilitary operations in the Somaliland Protectorate [the Republic of Somaliland]TradeBritish policy in Tibet.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 425; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
153. '1904-05. THE LORD CURZON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA. COMMENCING FROM DECEMBER 1904.'
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- Abstract: This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 8 December 1904-18 November 1905, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with St John Brodrick, Secretary of State for India.The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 5-12). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-468 (ff 13-83) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State, numbered 1-490 (ff 85-188).Much of the correspondence covers subjects related to British India, including:The 1905 Partition of BengalArrangements for a tour of British India by the Prince and Princess of WalesAn earthquake in Punjab Province [in present-day Himachal Pradesh] on 4 April 1905The Indian Army and military mattersFinancial and administrative mattersMilitary and civil appointmentsLocal affairs in various Provinces and Princely StatesConstruction and management of railwaysManagement of telegraphic communicationsRecommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to members of the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitariesMatters relating to the activities of the Viceroy of India, including Curzon’s resignation and the appointment of the Earl of Minto as his successor.Other subjects covered include matters relating to:The Aden Protectorate, including the delimitation of the Aden boundaryAfghanistan, including the Dane Mission to negotiate a treaty with the Amir [Ḥabīballāh Khān]The imposition of increased British authority in Bahrein [Bahrain]British Burma [Myanmar/Burma] and the frontier with ChinaKoweit [Kuwait]Muscat and Oman, including the hoisting of flags on the Musandim [Musandam] PeninsulaPersia [Iran], including Russian influence and a proposed British loanThe aftermath of the Younghusband Expedition [British Expedition to Tibet], including negotiations for a treaty with China regarding Tibet.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 188; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original pagination sequences.
154. ‘1904. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. CORRESPONDENCE WITH SECRETARY OF STATE, MR. BALFOUR, SIR A. GODLEY, &C.’
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- Abstract: The volume consists of printed copies of letters to and from Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, dated 1 January to 28 April 1904. The correspondence is mainly between Curzon and (William) St John Fremantle Brodrick, Secretary of State for India, and Sir Arthur Godley, Permanent Under Secretary of State for India. There is also one letter from Curzon to Arthur James Balfour, British Prime Minister.There is an alphabetical index of names, places and subjects on folios 3-9. The volume is then divided into two parts: letters to Curzon (folios 10-40), followed by letters from Curzon (folios 42-89).The correspondence relates to a variety of subjects including:The attitude of the Amir of Afghanistan, and British policy towards himWar Office and Army ReformThe Bain Case (in which the Government of India were ‘quite erroneously’ supposed to have interfered with the administration of justice to the detriment of an innocent man)The proposed partition of Bengal'The Bushire [Bushehr] Incident' [a diplomatic incident during Curzon's cruise in the Persian Gulf in 1903, in which Curzon left Bushire without landing there, due to a perceived attempted slight by the Persian Government towards him]Indian and Chinese labour for the Transvaal ColonyThe Viceroy’s appointment as Lord Warden of the Cinque PortsThe question of the abolition of Cooper’s Hill College [the Royal Indian Engineering College]Treatment of correspondence between the Secretary of State for India and the ViceroyThe Viceroy’s position in relation to the Secretary of State for India and the British CabinetMembers of the Viceroy’s CouncilCotton cultivation in IndiaThe Government of India’s fiscal despatchMilitary matters, including Lord Kitchener’s attitude to reinforcements for India in the event of warThe suggested inclusion of Muscat in Anglo-French negotiationsRelations between soldiers and ‘natives’ in India, and the responsibility of the Commander-in-Chief for recent ordersParliamentary debatesThe Police Commission Report, including the Secretary of State’s objection to its publicationThe Russo-Japanese War, including its bearing on India and probable effect on Russian policy in Persia [Iran] and AfghanistanThe Tibet Mission [the Younghusband expedition].Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 89; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
155. ‘1904. THE LORD CURZON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.’
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- Abstract: This volume consists of printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January to 11 December 1904. The correspondence is between: Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, and (William) St John Fremantle Brodrick, Secretary of State for India, from 1 January to 30 April 1904; and between Brodrick and Lord Ampthill as acting Viceroy from 30 April to 11 December 1904.The start of the volume includes a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 3-12). This is followed by telegrams from Brodrick to Curzon (ff 13-39) and then Ampthill (ff 40-75), numbered 1-406, and telegrams from Curzon (ff 77-127) and then Ampthill (ff 128-200) to Hamilton, numbered 1-592.A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to the following:The Aden Protectorate, in particular the delimitation of AdenAfghanistan, notably Russian movements on the Afghan frontier, and correspondence between the Amir [Amīr Ḥabībullāh Khān] and the ViceroyArmy matters, including reinforcements for IndiaBahrein [Bahrain] affairsThe wreck of the steamship Baron InverdaleThe Burma [or Myanmar]-Chinese frontierThe appointment of Curzon as Lord Warden of the Cinque PortsThe proposed appointment of Mr J Cogswell as Controller of Stationery and PrintingHenry Robert Conway Dobbs, in particular the question of his withdrawal from the Herat frontier, and his visit to the Amir of AfghanistanThe state of affairs on the Herat frontierCalcutta [Kolkata] High Court appointmentsPersia [Iran], notably consular guards for Persia, and a British loan to PersiaThe Indian Police CommissionRussian military activities in Central AsiaIndian Army involvement in the Russo-Japanese WarSeistan [Sistan], including the telegraph line to Seistan, and demarcation of the Seistan boundaryThe Tibet Mission [the Younghusband expedition], including fighting and casualties at Guru, the attitude of Tibetans towards the Mission, reinforcements for the Mission, treaty negotiations between Great Britain and Tibet, and the occupation of the Chumbi ValleyThe Convention between Great Britain and Tibet, the indemnity to be paid by Tibet, the Adhesion Agreement, Chinese suzerainty over Tibet, the Tibet Blue Book, and other issues concerning Tibet.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 200; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
156. Miscellaneous Marine Papers
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- Abstract: This volume consists of various documents mostly relating to East India Company shipping.The documents include the following:Correspondence relating to surviving passengers who had been on board the shipwrecked Dutch East India Company ship Woestduyn, and various receipts for related expenses dated 1779-80, several of which are written in Dutch (folios 32-38 and 41-46)Two lists of East India Company ships lost or captured between 1760 and 1791An extract from a journal for a voyage of HMS Medeafrom England to India and back again, between February 1782 and January 1784A memorial from George French, Assistant Deputy Master Attendant in Bengal, to the Court of Directors of the East India Company, requesting that he be recommended to the Governor-General of India in Council for the office of Deputy Master Attendant, 28 April 1795A copy of a printed pamphlet entitled 'Fair State of the Case Between The EAST INDIA COMPANY, and The Owners of Ships now in their Service To which are added CONSIDERATIONS on Mr BROUGH’S PAMPHLET, concerning The EAST INDIA COMPANY’S SHIPPING; by Dalrymple', printed 1786A copy of a letter from the Board of Trade to Sir John Shore, Governor-General of India in Council, and a copy of a minute of the Board, regarding a proposal by British merchants relating to the transportation of commodities from Bengal to London, dated 26 May 1795Queries by Lord Castlereagh, President of the Board of Control, into the effects likely to be produced by the East India Company employing ships of 800 rather than 1,200 tons, dated 13 May 1803Copies of letters from Bombay merchants to Jonathan Duncan, President and Governor in Council of Bombay, dated 4 July and 17 October 1804, requesting measures to be taken against Arab shippingA record of the position of HMS Howeeach day at noon, on a journey from Bengal to England, between August 1805 and January 1806A copy of a memorial to the Governor-General of India in Council from merchants, agents and others engaged in the export trade from Calcutta to London, dated 20 November 1807, complaining of hardships experienced due to the great increase in the rate of tonnageA list of passengers on board seven missing ships, c 1809Proposed instructions to Lieutenant Robert Moorsom to carry out a survey to ascertain the most appropriate stations for the shelter, refitting, refreshment, or protection of squadrons, ships of war, convoys, or East India Company ships, in the East Indies, during different seasons and in various circumstances, in case of future war, c 1789Bills and receipts for instruments purchased and delivered to Moorsom for the survey, 1787-89Correspondence (and an abstract of correspondence), mostly between Moorsom, Lieutenant Halsted, and the Board of Control, regarding the mathematical instruments which Moorsom was provided with for the survey (which were subsequently transferred to Lieutenant Halsted), being returned to the Board of Control, dated 1790-1803A catalogue for an auction by Mr Christie of a Library of books, mathematical instruments sent by the Board of Control, and some firearms, to take place on 23, 25 and 26 June 1810Copies of accounts of items purchased by the owners of the ship Bombayfrom various suppliers, dated 1810.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 370; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: there are multiple pagination sequences which appear intermittently.