Abstract: Enclosures no. 2-4 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Bombay [Mumbai] Castle, dated 25 January 1848. The enclosures are dated 2-27 November 1847. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in and around Bagdad [Baghdad], including:Flood defences on the EuphratesTrade and immigration through Bussorah [Basra]The unauthorised boarding of a British vessel at Bussorah by local authoritiesTroops raised by the Governor of Kormanshah [Kermanshah] to fight against ‘brigands’ in his provinceThe immunity from British interference of Persian [Iranian] ships transporting enslaved persons in the Gulf and the difficulty of securing the release of those brought to Bussorah by them.The primary correspondents are the Political Agent in Turkish Arabia, the British Consul in Bagdad and the Ottoman Governor of Bagdad.Physical description: 1 item (26 folios)
Abstract: Enclosures no. 2-3 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Bombay Castle, dated 7 February 1852. The enclosures are dated 9 October-2 December 1852.The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in and around Bagdad [Baghdad], particularly a power struggle in Sook-is-Shiookh [Suq al-Shuyukh, also written as Sak-es-Shiookh in the item] between Sheikh Mansoor [Shaikh Manṣūr bin Rāshid al-Muntafiq] and Faris bin Ajeeb [Shaikh Fāris bin ‘Ujail al-Muntafiq]. Other topics covered include:Reports that pilgrim caravans are being attacked and pillaged by members of the Anizeh [Anazzah] tribeThe need for repairs to the flood protections around BagdadThe capture of seven tribal chiefs who had rebelled against Ottoman controlThe removal of Wejehi Pasha [Muḥammad Wajīh Pāshā] as Governor of Bagdad (incorrectly referred to as Governor of Bussorah [Basra] in the item), and the appointment of Namik Pasha [Muḥammad Amīn Nāmiq Pāshā].The primary correspondents are: the Political Agent, Turkish Arabia; the Political Agent, Bussorah; and the Ottoman Director of Political Affairs in Bagdad.Physical description: 1 item (13 folios)