Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 28 of 1853, dated 14 April 1853. The enclosures are numbered 3-7 and are dated 19-27 March 1853. A handwritten note in red ink indicates that enclosures 5-7 consisting of overland summaries of the
Bombay Times,
Telegraph and Courier, and the
Bombay Gazetteare missing.The papers relate to:The activities of the Sultan of the Foutheli [al-Faḍlī] tribes, the Abdali [al-‘Abdalī] Chief, and the Ourlghi SultanThe activities of Turkish [Ottoman] and French officers at Cameran [Kamaran]Trade at Berbera.The correspondents are the Political Agent, Aden (Stafford Bettesworth Haines) and the Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay (Arthur Malet).Physical description: 1 item (8 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 42 of 1853, dated 2 July 1853. The enclosures are numbered 4-6 and are dated 14 June-2 July 1853. A handwritten note in red ink states that enclosures 12-14 are missing.The papers relate to affairs in Aden and its vicinity including:The movement of a valuable ‘kafila’ [a travelling group with camels] with protection provided by the Sultan of Lahidge [Lahej] and 500 mounted menSome fatal illness in the Jewish community and its possible causes.The correspondents are the Political Agent at Aden and the Secretary to Government, Bombay.Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 37 of 1853, dated 23 May 1853. The enclosures are numbered 3-10 and are dated 17 April-13 May 1853. A handwritten note in red ink states that enclosures 8-10 are missing.The papers relate to the general state of affairs in the vicinity of Aden and an interview between the Political Agent at Aden and the Agent of the Sultan of Lahidge [Lahej].Physical description: 1 item (16 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay [Mumbai] Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 65 of 1853, dated 28 October 1853. The enclosures are numbered 3-7, with a note stating that 5-7 are missing. Enclosures 3-4 are dated 12 to 13 October 1853.The enclosures include copies of letters from the Political Agent Stafford Bettesworth Haines at Aden, including a general report of affairs in Aden and the vicinity. Also includes a report by Commander Montrion of his tour in the Red Sea.Physical description: 1 item (14 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay [Mumbai] Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 68 of 1853, dated 14 November 1853. The enclosures are numbered 3-7, with a note stating that 5-7 are missing. Enclosures 3-4 are dated 28 to 30 October 1853.The enclosures include copies of letters from the Political Agent at Aden (Stafford Bettesworth Haines) concerning affairs in Aden and the vicinity.Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 50 of 1854, dated 30 August 1854. Enclosures Nos. 3-10 are listed, with 8-10 noted as missing. Enclosures 3-7 are dated 24 June to 15 August 1854.The enclosures contain correspondence from the Political Resident, Aden (Colonel James Outram), concerning the state of affairs in Aden and its vicinity, as well as discussion of the truce between the Sultan of Lahedj [Lahij] and the Chief of the Foudhelli (Faḍlī) tribe. Also included is a letter from HM Acting Consul General, Constantinople [Istanbul], concerning the state of affairs in Hedjaz [Hejaz] and Yemen.Physical description: 1 item (26 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 32 of 1854, dated 10 May 1854. The enclosures are numbered 3-11, with 9-11 noted as missing. Enclosures Nos. 3-8 are dated 27 April to 7 May 1854.The enclosures contain correspondence relating to affairs in Aden, including the supply of food from the interior and the treaty with the Sultan of Lahidge [Lahej]. Also discussed is Sheikh Shermarki [Shaikh Sharmārkī] of Zeyla [Zeila, i.e. Saylac, Somalia], as well as related reports in the
Bombay Times,
Telegraph and Courier, and
Bombay Gazette.Physical description: 1 item (65 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 44 of 1854, dated 20 July 1854. Enclosures Nos. 3-7 are listed, with 5-7 noted as missing.The enclosures contain correspondence from the Officiating Political Agent at Aden (Brigadier A Clarke), and his successor, the Political Resident at Aden (Colonel James Outram), providing reports and intelligence on affairs in Aden and its vicinity.Physical description: 1 item (7 folios)
Abstract: This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 43 of 1854, dated 31 July 1854. Enclosures Nos. 3-7 are listed, with 5-7 noted as missing. Enclosures Nos. 3-4 are dated 12 to 25 July 1854.The enclosures contain correspondence from the Political Resident and Commandant, Aden (Brigadier James Outram), regarding affairs in Aden and its vicinity.Physical description: 1 item (14 folios)
Abstract: Correspondence discusses developments in the vicinity of Aden.Correspondents include: Lieutenant-Colonel W M Coghlan, Acting Political Resident, Aden; H L Anderson, Secretary to Government, Bombay [Mumbai]; the Secretary to the Government of India; the Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay.Physical description: 1 item (5 folios)
Abstract: This item contains manuscript copies of secret letters, despatches and memoranda concerning developments in the Aden area.Physical description: 1 item (10 folios)
Abstract: This item comprises enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay [Mumbai] Secret Department to the Secret Committee [Bombay Secret Letter], No. 3 dated 2 January 1856. The enclosures are dated 10-29 December 1855.Three letters from Brigadier William Marcus Coghlan, Acting Political Resident and Commandant in Aden, to the Secretary to the Government, Bombay, covering the following matters:A general report on the state of affairs in AdenIntelligence from Hodeida [Al Hudaydah] and Mocha describing a serious outbreak of fighting at Mecca, apparently resulting from the proclamation (firman) by the Ottoman Porte [Government of the Ottoman Empire] abolishing slavery at Mecca and Jeddah and the Resident's desire to send a steam vessel to Jeddah to ascertain the seriousness of the situationIntelligence received from the Vice-Consul at Suez and the Consul-General in Egypt, respectively relating to the recent firman of the Porte and the reported insurrection at Mecca, and what specific edicts the Egyptian Government has made with regard to abolishing slavery in its territories.Also included are: two Resolutions of the Board acknowledging Coghlan’s general report and the ‘urgent’ need to despatch a steamer for duty at Aden; and a letter by the Secretary to the Government of India authorising Coghlan to continue the blockade of Berbera until its objectives achieved.Physical description: 1 item (14 folios)