Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 16 June 1847. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2238/112322, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the second in a series of fifty-nine items on events in the Persian Gulf.The item contains a letter from Major Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to the Government of Bombay, dated 3 April 1847. He announces his departure from Bushire [Bushehr] on his annual tour of the Gulf and that his Assistant, Lieutenant Arnold Burrowes Kemball, will take charge of the usual duties of the Residency in his absence.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘Draft No. 345/48’, ‘Collection No. 2 of No. 78, Vol: 2.’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 221, and terminates at f 223, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 31 August 1852, and found at IOR/F/4/2504/142185. It is the second in a series of sixteen items about the Persian Gulf.The item relates to reports by Hajee Yacoob [Ḥājjī Ya‘qūb], Acting Agent at Shargah [Sharjah], to Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Acting Resident in the Persian Gulf, about several incidents that recently occurred in the area around Shargah. In particular the incidents concern:Numerous disputes between the people of Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi] and Debaie [Dubai, also rendered in text as Debaye] relating to the seizures of vessels, cargo, and enslaved people, as well as an attack on the island of Saadeat [Jazirat as Sa‘diyat]Seizure of a Biddah [Al Bid‘] vessel by inhabitants of Aboothabee by order of Sheik Saeed ben Tahnoon [Shaikh Sa‘īd bin Ṭaḥnūn Āl Nahyān, Shaikh of Abu Dhabi], who said he was following orders of Ameer Fysul ben Saood [Amīr Fayṣal bin Turkī bin ‘Abdullāh Āl Sa‘ūd]Disputes between the people of Ejmaun [Ajman] and Heera.The item also contains Kemball's instructions for Commodore John Patterson Porter, Commanding the Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf, to dispatch the Company ship
Cliveto the Arabian Coast to complete enquiries into some of the above incidents. He also gives details on the letters written to Shaik Sultan ben Suggur [Shaikh Sulṭān I bin Ṣaqr al-Qāsimī, Shaikh of Ra’s al-Khaymah and Sharjah], Sheik Saeed ben Butye [Sa‘īd bin Buṭṭī Āl Bū Falāseh, Shaikh of Dubai], and Sheik Saeed ben Tahnoon to persuade them to make restitutions for some of the above incidents.Kemball forwards on copies of the above correspondence to the Government of Bombay, who in turn order them to be forwarded to the Government of India and the Court of Directors.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', 'Draft No. 350 of 1853', 'Collection No. 1 of No. 77', 'Vol: 2', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was given as '3' but this has been crossed out.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1091, and terminates at f 1102, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 31 August 1847. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2238/112322, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the nineteenth in a series of fifty-nine items on events in the Persian Gulf.The item relates to the commendation of Commodore Hawkins, Commanding Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf, by Her Majesty’s Government for his conduct whilst commanding the squadron against several ‘piratical’ ports in the Gulf. The message, originating from Viscount Palmerston, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, is ultimately shared with the Government of Bombay, who instruct that the message should be communicated to the Superintendent of the Indian Navy.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘Draft No. 345/48’, ‘Collection No. 2 of No. 107, Vol: 19.’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 362, and terminates at f 365, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 26 April 1856. A copy of this letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2661/176320, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the fourth in a series of fifteen items on events in the Persian Gulf during 1855-56. The eighth item in the sequence is not present.The item contains copies of correspondence between Commander Felix Jones, Acting Resident in the Persian Gulf, and Charles Augustus Murray, HM Minister at Tehran. They discuss:Recent conflict between inhabitants of Dillom [Bandar Deylam] and Hindioon [Hendijan? Also rendered in text as Hindiyoon]Dispute between Lieutenant Herbert Frederick Disbrowe, Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf, and the Deria Beggee of Bushire [Daryā Begī, or Governor, of Bushehr] regarding interventions in the above conflictPrevious agreements between the British and Persian [Iranian] Government regarding interventions in conflicts occurring in the Gulf.The correspondence also briefly mentions expenses claimed by a Mr Malcolm for looking after a Mr Hewett's horses detained at Bushire. Jones forwards the above correspondence to the Government of Bombay, who in turn forward them to the Government of India and the Court of Directors.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', Draft Number '52 [18]57', 'Collection No. 6', 'Vol: 4', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was written as 'Collection No. 5 of No. 40 of 1856.' but the '5' was replaced with '6' and 'of No. 40 of 1856.' has been crossed out.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1010, and terminates at f 1017, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 31 January 1848. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2238/112322, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the fifty-sixth in a series of fifty-nine items on events in the Persian Gulf.The item contains correspondence between Major Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, and the Government of Bombay on the subject of customary gifts offered to the shaikhs on the Arabian coast of the Gulf for the 1847 season. A list of the gifts (including details of recipients, articles, and costs) is present at folios 602-603. The Government of Bombay comments on the above average expenditure and Hennell responds with his justification.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘Draft No. 345/48, Coll: 2, Vol: 56’, ‘Collection No. 12 of No. 21’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’. The title page also contains a note that relevant correspondence can be found in Collection No. 4 accompanying despatch from the Government of Bombay, 16 June No. 78 of 1847.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 600, and terminates at f 607, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 31 January 1848. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2238/112322, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the forty-fifth in a series of fifty-nine items on events in the Persian Gulf.The item relates to instructions given to Captain Lowe, Commanding the Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf, by Major Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, as a consequence of the ‘disturbed state’ of the lower Persian [Iranian] coast of the Gulf. Hennell’s initial instructions are to protect vessels sailing from Congoon [Kangan], and to inspect and potentially seize vessels belonging to Mogoo [Moghuyeh], Charrack [Bandar-e Charak], and Asseeloo [Bandar-e ‘Asaluyeh]. These instructions are modified a few months later.As well as Lowe, copies of the instructions are sent to: Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Sheil, Her Majesty’s Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia; Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Farrant, Her Majesty’s Chargé d’Affaires at the Court of Persia; and the Government of Bombay.Lowe is also referred to as the Senior Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘Draft No. 345/48, Coll: 2, Vol: 45’, ‘Collection No. 1 of No. 21’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 498, and terminates at f 512, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 31 March 1852, and found at IOR/F/4/2475/138723. It is the fifth in a series of eight items about the Persian Gulf.The item relates to the leave of absences, first temporary and then permanent, granted to Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, who feels compelled to return to Europe on health grounds. In particular, the item concerns:Arrangements for Hennell's interim replacement, complicated by the temporary absence of Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf, who is filling in for Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Rawlinson, Political Agent in Turkish Arabia [Ottoman Iraq]Details of Hennell's health status and his applications for leaveHennell's suggestion that Mr Edwards, Residency Accountant, should receive rewards on account of his work in Kemball's absenceKemball's return to Bushire [Bushehr] to resume the position of Assistant ResidentHennell's resignation letter, dated 17 March 1852, which includes reflections on the current status of the GulfAppointment of Kemball as Hennell's replacementProposals to abolish the position of Assistant Resident once Kemball becomes Resident.Correspondents include: Hennell; Gilbert James Blane, Acting Civil Auditor; and the governments of Bombay and India.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', 'Draft No. 733 of 1852', 'Collection No 7', 'Vol: 5', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was given as '5 of No. 35' but this has been crossed out.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 958, and terminates at f 980, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 12 September 1856. A copy of this letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2661/176320, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the ninth in a series of fifteen items on events in the Persian Gulf during 1855-56. The eighth item in the sequence is not present.The item contains two copies of letters from Commander Felix Jones, Acting Resident in the Persian Gulf, to the Government of Bombay, dated 23 May and 29 May 1856. His letters mostly relate to his interventions in several events involving the Sheikh [Shaikh] and inhabitants of Himreyah [Al Hamriyah], including:The plunder of a vessel shipwrecked near Himreyah which belongs to a native subject of the Imam [Imām] of MuscatSalvage to be paid to a native of Himreyah who repaired and refloated a wrecked boat from Rasel Khymah [Ra's al-Khaymah]The seizure of a Lingah [Bander-e Lengah] subject by Himreyah inhabitants in retaliation for one of their subjects being seized while at LingahTension between the Shooeyheen [al-Shuwayhīyūn] and Naeem [al-Na‘īm] tribes of Himreyah on one side and Sheikh Sultan ben Suggur [Shaikh Sulṭān I bin Ṣaqr al-Qāsimī], 'Chief' of Rasel Khymah on the other.Jones also includes summaries of instructions he has sent to Hajee Yacoob [Ḥājjī Ya‘qūb], British Agent at Shargah [Sharjah], regarding the above events as well as some minor affairs mostly relating to Lingah, Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi], Shargah, Debaie [Dubai] and Himreyah. Additionally, he includes extracts of letters on the same subjects that he has sent to: Hajee Jassem [Ḥājjī Jāsim], Agent at Bahrein [Bahrain]; the 'Chief' of Bahrein; and Sheikh Sultan bin Suggur.The item includes the Government's response and their instruction to send a relevant extract of Jones's letter to Rear-Admiral Sir Henry John Leeke, Commander in Chief of the Indian Navy.The item contains multiple spellings for multiple personal and place names.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', Draft Number '52 [18]57', 'Collection No. 6', 'Vol: 9', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was written as 'Collection No. 1 of No. 71 of 1856.' but the '1' was replaced with '6' and 'of No.71 of 1856.' has been crossed out.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1082, and terminates at f 1093, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 13 January 1853, and found at IOR/F/4/2504/142185. Further enclosures to the letter can be found at: IOR/F/4/2504/142194; IOR/F/4/2504/142195; IOR/F/4/2504/142196; IOR/F/4/2504/142198; IOR/F/4/2504/142199; and IOR/F/4/2504/142200. The item is the thirteenth in a series of sixteen items about the Persian Gulf.The item contains reports from Lieutenant G N Adams, Commanding Company frigate
Queen, and Lieutenant James Tronson, Commanding Company ship
Tigris, to Commodore George Robinson, Commanding Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf. Robinson forwards these reports to Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf. The reports concern:Adams's recent cruise to the Arabian and Persian [Iranian] coasts of the Gulf, and in particular his discussion with Sheik Abdulla ben Sultan ben Suggur, Governor of Shargah [Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Sulṭān bin Ṣaqr, Governor of Sharjah], concerning the latter's recent dispute with Hajee Yacoob [Ḥājjī Ya‘qūb], Agent at ShargahTronson's recent cruise to the Arabian Coast, and in particular a discussion he had with Sheik Saeed ben Butye, Sheik of Debaie [Shaikh Sa‘īd bin Buṭṭī, Shaikh of Dubai], concerning a recent act of 'piracy' committed by the latter's subjects against a subject of Shargah.The item also contains Kemball's responses to Robinson, in which he states:Independent Arab rulers are not obliged to visit the squadron's vessels if conditions are unsuitable, alluding to a recent case involving Sheik Sultan ben Suggur [Shaikh Sulṭān I bin Ṣaqr al-Qāsimī, Shaikh of Ra’s al-Khaymah and Sharjah]Tronson acted beyond his authority in his discussion with the Sheik of Debaie.Kemball includes a copy of a letter from Sheik Sultan regarding his first point, and a copy of a letter from his predecessor, Samuel Hennell, to Robinson's predecessor, Commodore Porter, dated 23 October 1850, regarding his second point. He forwards copies of the reports and his responses to Robinson to the Government of Bombay, who also share their opinions on the above correspondence.Additionally, the item contains reports from Hajee Yacoob to Kemball regarding the state of affairs among the tribes of the Arabian Coast, in particular concerning:Relations between Sheik Saeed bin Tahnoon, Sheik of Aboothabee [Shaikh Sa‘īd bin Ṭaḥnūn Āl Nahyān, Shaikh of Abu Dhabi], and Sheik Sultan ben SuggurRecent disturbances in Debaie linked to the contested succession to leadership of the Boo Felasa tribe [Āl Bū Falāsah]Recent attack on Sheik Saeed ben Butye's subjects near Wukrah [Al Wakrah].Kemball forwards these reports to the Government of Bombay, who in turn forward them to the Government of India.The item contains multiple spellings of multiple personal names and place names.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', 'Draft No. 350 of 1853', 'Collection No. 1 of No. 8 of 1853', 'Vol: 13', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was given as '4' but this has been crossed out.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 1239, and terminates at f 1259, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes, which form partial enclosures to a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, dated 27 November 1845. A copy of this letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2157/103838 and further enclosures to this letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2157/103845 and IOR/F/4/2157/103846.The item relates to a report from Moollah Hoossin [Mullā Ḥusayn], Agent at Shargah [Sharjah], on the ‘slave trade’ [trade in enslaved people] at that port. In particular, the report mentions:The number of enslaved people brought to Shargah from Zanzibar, as well as details of the boats which brought themA specific case regarding a woman of the ‘Pujeyneeah caste’ who was kidnapped by two men from Amulgavine [Umm al-Qaywayn] before being transferred to Ali bin Rashid [‘Alī bin Rāshid], brother of the Chief of Ejman [Ajman], and sold at Soor [Sur], despite members of her ‘caste’ being considered ‘hoor’ [ḥurr] or ‘free’A contract that the boats’ owners have with the people at Soor and the role that the port plays in the transportation of enslaved people.The report is forwarded to the Government of Bombay by Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, who provides comments and a proposal on the above case. In addition, the item also contains a minute by the Governor of Bombay regarding the effectiveness of the previous treaties of 1822 and 1839 which were designed to suppress the ‘slave trade’. An extract of additional articles proposed for the 1839 treaty can be found at folios 849-850.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5410, Draft 786/46’, ‘Vol: 3’, ‘Collection N. 1 of N. 131’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’. The ‘N. 1’ has been crossed out with different ink.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 842, and terminates at f 851, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, resolutions, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, an extract of a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 20 July 1854. The enclosures are dated 7 October 1852-July 1854. It is the first in a series of twelve items about the ‘slave trade’ [trade in enslaved people].The correspondents are: the Court of Directors; the Government of Bombay; Rear Admiral Sir Henry John Leeke, Commander in Chief of the Indian Navy; and Commander John William Young, Commanding the Company’s steam frigate
Queen.The item concerns a letter from the Court of Directors, an extract of which, dated 1 March 1854, is included in the item, requesting information about a previously stated plan to employ the
Queenin the Gulf to stop the ‘slave trade’. The activities of the
Queenare reported, and suggestions made as to the number of vessels that are required to effectively suppress the ‘slave trade’.The item contains a table of contents (ff 570-571), and the title page (f 569) contains the following references: Draft Number ‘1045/54’, ‘Collection No. 1 of No. 49 of 1854’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 569 and terminates at f 584, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, dated 1 October 1851 and found at IOR/F/4/2442/134094. Further enclosures can be found at IOR/F/4/2442/134098. The item is the fourth in a series of five items relating to the 'slave trade' [trade in enslaved people] in the Persian Gulf and on the Arabian Peninsula.The item relates to suggestions made by Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia [Iran], for ways to suppress the 'slave trade' in Persia. Sheil's response is included, as well as brief comments by the Government of Bombay.The item also relates to reports by Moollah Houssein [Mullā Ḥusayn], Native Agent at Shargah [Sharjah], that ships belonging to the 'maritime chiefs' of the Arabian Coast are successfully engaging in the 'slave trade' whilst avoiding interception by Company ships. In particular, he highlights the actions of Sheik Sultan ben Suggar [Shaikh Sulṭān I bin Ṣaqr al-Qāsimī, Ruler of Ra's al Khaymah and Sharjah] and he also provides details on: the ship owners; how many enslaved people they have imported; and where they landed with the enslaved people. His reports are sent to Hennell, who instructs Commodore John Patterson Porter, Commanding Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf, to arrange for Company ships to intercept the ships engaging in the trade at the locations highlighted by Moollah Houssein. Hennell sends the results of these attempts, alongside copies of the above correspondence, to the Government of Bombay, which provides comments and further instructions.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', 'Draft No. 17 of 1852', 'Collection', 'Vol: 4', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the reference read 'Collection No 1 of No 73', but 'No 1 of No 73' has been crossed out. The volume number was originally given as '3' but this has been crossed out and replaced with '4'.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 708, and terminates at f 724, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.