Abstract: This item comprises copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 109 of 1846, dated 30 September 1846. The enclosures are dated 25 August-25 September 1846.The papers relate to the visit of four ‘chiefs’ of Johanna [Anjouan, also known as Ndzuwani or Nzwani] lately arrived at Aden with twelve followers, on the ship
Louisa Munro, including: their requests to Captain Stafford Bettesworth Haines, Political Agent, Aden, for funds and assistance to facilitate their pilgrimage to Mecca; their appeal to the British Foreign Secretary regarding the French occupation of the island of Mayotta [Mayotte] (ff 377-379); and their departure for Mocha on 4 September.The correspondents are Haines and the Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay. Also included are minutes of the Governor and President and members in Council, Bombay.Physical description: 1 item (13 folios)