Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to Sir Harford Jones, British Envoy Extraordinary to Persia, sent from a camp near Bushire [Būshehr] and dated 3 March 1810. The letter concerns the clash of authorities created by the presence of both Malcolm and Jones in Persia.Physical description: 1 item (1 folio)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General John Malcolm, newly appointed 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 24 December 1809. The letter concerns relations with Persia, covering: the activities of Sir Harford Jones, British Envoy Extraordinary, in particular his disbursement of money to Persian officials; Malcolm's distrust in the Persian Court in light of the remaining French presence in the country; and the question of supporting the formation of a regular Persian army and providing British military support to Persia, with criticism of Jones's proposals.Physical description: 1 item (14 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General John Malcolm, newly appointed 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 24 December 1809. The letter forwards a dispatch to Lord Minto, Governor-General of Bengal, sent some days previously, reports Malcolm's imminent departure for the Persian Gulf, and undertakes to provide the Secret Committee with regular updates on his mission.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General 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 Royal camp near Tabreez [Tabrīz] and dated 16 July 1810. The letter covers: the appointment of Sir Gore Ouseley as Ambassador to Persia and Malcolm’s plans to leave the country; the King [Shah] of Persia [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār]’s request that Malcolm remain and join a campaign in Georgia; the honours conferred on Malcolm by the King; and Malcolm’s reflections on his mission.Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General 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 Koushk-i-zurd [Kūshk-e Zard] and dated 22 May 1810. The letter concerns: Malcom's mission in Persia, including the relationship with the mission of Sir Harford Jones, British Envoy Extraordinary, also present in the country; communication with Meerza Shuffee [Mīrzā Muḥammad Shafī' Māzandarānī], Grand Vizier (Sadr-e ‘Azam), and the Ameen ud-Dowlah [Ḥājī Muḥammad Ḥusayn Khān Amīn al-Dawlah]; the expected arrival in Persia of James Morier; and the murder of Captain Grant and Cornet Fotheringham on the road from Bagdad [Baghdad] to Persia.Physical description: 1 item (8 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General 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 Royal camp near Tabreez [Tabrīz] and dated 15 July 1810. The letter covers: the appointment of Sir Gore Ouseley as Ambassador to Persia and Malcolm’s plans to leave the country; the King [Shah] of Persia [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār]’s request that Malcolm remain and join a campaign in Georgia; the honours conferred on Malcolm by the King; and Malcolm’s reflections on his mission.Physical description: 1 item (3 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, newly appointed 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 17 December 1799. The letter reports Malcolm’s intention to travel to Muskat [Muscat] and meet with the Imaume [Imam] [Sultān bin Ahmad Al Bū Sa’id], who is suspected of pro-French sympathies, and thence to Bushire [Būshehr], and proposes installing an East India Company representative in Muskat.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General John Malcolm, newly appointed 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 17 December 1799. The letter reports Malcolm’s plans to travel to Muskat [Muscat] and meet with the Imaum [Imam] [Sultān bin Ahmad Al Bū Sa’id], who is suspected of pro-French sympathies, and thence to Bushire [Būshehr], and proposes installing an East India Company representative in Muskat.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], sent from a Royal camp near Tabreez [Tabrīz] and dated 14 February 1810. The letter expresses Malcolm’s opinion on the Definitive Treaty being negotiated with Persia and its relation to the defence of India, in particular the question of supporting the formation of a regular Persian army.Part of the letter is written in code and has not been deciphered.Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General 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 at Abusheher [Būshehr] and dated 23 March 1810. The letter covers: Malcolm’s reception in Persia; the mission of Sir Harford Jones, also present in Persia as British Envoy Extraordinary, and the clash of authorities created by this; the French presence in Persia; and Malcolm’s opinion on the value of an Anglo-Persian alliance.Ensclosed with the above is a copy of a letter from Brigadier-General Malcolm to Lord Minto, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from a camp near Bushire [Būshehr] and dated 2 March 1810. The letter forwards various letters related to Malcom’s mission, and also covers: Malcolm’s correspondence with the Prince Regent at Shirauz [Shirāz] [Prince-Governor of Fārs] and his Vizier Mahomed Nubbee Khan [Mohammed Nabī Khān Shirāzī]; the apparent pro-French sympathies of the Crown Prince Abbas Meerza [‘Abbās Mīrzā]; the relationship of Malcolm's mission with that of Sir Harford Jones; and the despatch of various officers to survey routes on the frontiers of Persia.Part of the enclosure is written in code and has not been deciphered.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Brigadier-General John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], to Lord Minto, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from a Royal camp at Sultaniah [Soltaniyeh] and dated 27 June 1810. The letter covers: Malcolm’s reception at the Royal camp and meetings with the King [Shah] [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] and Persian officials; the mission of Sir Harford Jones, also present at the Royal camp as British Envoy Extraordinary, and the clash of authorities created by this; the issue of subsidy payments; and developments in the Russo-Persian War.The letter was enclosed in Malcolm’s dispatch to the Secret Committee dated 2 July 1810 (IOR/L/PS/9/67/89).Physical description: 1 item (8 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 Bushire [Būshehr] and dated 3 February 1800. The letter reports Malcolm’s arrival in Bushire and meeting with the Imaume [Imam] of Muscat [Sultān bin Ahmad Al Bū Sa’id], who was induced to sign an agreement with Malcolm and allow an East India Company representative to be installed in Muscat, and recommends strengthening ties with Muscat due to its maritime strength. It also reports Malcolm’s onward plans from Bushire and the Shaw [Shah] of Persia’s movements towards Khorassan [Khorāsān].Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)