Abstract: The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, extracts from a Bombay [Mumbai] Political Consultation, 25 June 1845. The papers contained in this item are partial enclosures to a Political Letter sent from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 14 July 1845. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2122/100076, alongside details of further enclosures.The item relates to two policies connected to the export of animals from Bushire [Bushehr] by British subjects. Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, reports his correspondence with Mahomed Houssin Khan [Muḥammad Ḥusayn Khān Muqaddam Marāgha'i, Ājudān-Bāshi], the new Governor of Fars, about the most recent policy. Hennell also voices his concerns about how the two policies interact and how they might be exploited. He makes reference to a British ship, the
Actress, which belongs to Aga Mahomed Tuckee bin Hajee Ally Ukbar Shirazee [Āghā Muḥammad Taqī bin Hāji ʿAlī Akbar Shīrāzī], a Persian [Iranian] merchant who resides in Bombay. The ship is currently preparing to export mules from Bushire. Hennell reports that agents for the
Actresshave entered into ‘underhand negotiations’ with Persian government officials, whilst requesting help from him. He seeks advice from Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, on how to proceed.A copy of a ruckum [raqam] from Mahomed Houssin Khan, obtained by agents of the
Actress, is included at folio 526.The correspondents are: Hennell; Sheil; Mohamed Houssin Khan; and the Government of Bombay.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5061, Draft 29/46, Coll[ection]: 23, Vol: 14’, ‘Collection No. 2 of No. 76’ and ‘Examiner's Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 519, and terminates at f 529, 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 eighth in a series of eight items about the Persian Gulf.The item contains a letter, dated 26 December 1851, from Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to the Government of Bombay. Hennell reports that HM Minister at the Court of Tehran has persuaded the Persian [Iranian] Government to abandon their plan to ban the export of mules and asses from Persia. The item also contains the Government of Bombay's response, dated 24 February 1852, that this information is satisfactory.The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', 'Draft No. 733 of 1852', 'Collection No 7', 'Vol: 8', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was given as '9 of No. 35' but this has been crossed out.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 999, and terminates at f 1001, 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, minutes, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2174/105546. It is the eleventh in a series of forty-five items on the Persian Gulf.The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Major Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf; Hajee Yacoob [Ḥājjī Ya‘qūb], Government Pilot; and Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia [Iran].The item concerns the efforts to obtain redress for the plunder of the wreck of the East India Company’s schooner
Emilyby certain inhabitants of the island of Kenn [Kish, also referred to in the item as Ges]. It includes:A letter from Hajee Yacoob reporting on his inquiries into this incident, and his belief that the majority of the goods plundered are in the possession of Sheikh Hussein bin Abdullah [Shaikh Ḥusayn bin ‘Abdullāh], the Chief of Charrack [Bandar-e Charak]A translation of a Royal Firman issued to Houssein Khan [Muḥammad Ḥusayn Khān Muqaddam Marāgha’i], the Governor of Fars, instructing him to recover the plundered property and punish the perpetratorsHennell’s concern that this incident will undermine British efforts to suppress ‘piracy’ in the Gulf.The item contains a table of contents (f 358), and the title page (f 357) contains the following references: ‘P C [Previous Communication] 5507, Coll. 7, Vol. 11’, ‘D/t 197/47’, ‘Collection No. 10 of No. 20’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 357 and terminates at f 367, 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 [Mumbai], 18 June 1845. The recipient, unnamed in the item, is most likely the East India Company Court of Directors.The item relates to actions taken by Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, following a report that treasure and property, both public and private, have been stolen from the wreck of the Company schooner, the
Emily. Following the gathering of depositions, accusations of ‘inhospitable’ behaviour and theft are made against the inhabitants of Kenn (also rendered Kinn [Kish]), with the recommendation by the Governor of Bombay that the matter should be referred to the Persian [Iranian] government. Accusations of theft and misconduct also being made against several members of the
Emily’s crew, the Governor of Bombay recommends that the depositions be forwarded to the Advocate General, the Senior Magistrate of Police, and the Commander in Chief [of the Indian Army].A list of the missing treasure can be found at folios 659-660. The list details the name of the related owner or merchant as well as the quantities and types of coins missing.The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Hennell; Augustus S Le Messurier, Advocate General; and Philip William Le Geyt, Senior Magistrate of Police.The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5061, Draft 29/46’, ‘Collection 26’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 653, and terminates at f 665, 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: Translation of a letter from HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia [Iran], Sir Harford Jones, to the Prince Royal of Persia [Crown Prince of Persia], Abbas Meerza ['Abbās Mīrza Qājār̄], dated 12 May 1810. The letter relates to the arrangements for the Turkish [Ottoman] frontier in the armistice negotiations between Russia and Persia and advises against allowing Russia to occupy towns on the Turkish frontier. The letter also reports on diplomatic relations between the European powers and discounts alleged inaccuracies printed in French gazettes.The letter was enclosed in Sir Harford Jones's letter of 2 June 1810, and was received on 4 October 1810.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: Translation of a letter from Meerza Bozurg [Mīrzā Buzurg], the Vizier of the Crown Prince of Persia [Iran], to HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary Sir Harford Jones, received on 14 May 1810. The letter concerns the breaking off of armistice negotiations between Russia and Persia over the issue of the Turkish [Ottoman] frontier, and reports of peace negotiations between Turkey and Russia mediated by Napoleon Bonaparte. The letter also urges Jones to continue his work in Persia in the interest of maintaining relations between England [Britain] and Persia.The letter was enclosed in Jones's letter of 2 June 1810, and was on received 4 October 1810.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: Translation of a dispatch from the Prince Royal [Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran] Abbas Mirza to his minister Meerza [Mīrzā] Mohammed Hassan, received on 14 May 1810. The letter relates to ongoing armistice negotiations between Persia and Russia, recommending breaking off negotiations and renewing the war on the basis of Persia being unable to achieve the key objectives of securing the Ottoman frontier and Talish [Talysh] from Russian interference or incursion.The letter was enclosed in HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia, Sir Harford Jones's letter of 2 June 1810, and was received on 4 October 1810.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Translation of a letter from the Prince Royal of Persia [Crown Prince of Persia, 'Abbās Mīrzā Qājār] to the Governor-General of Georgia, General Yermoloff [Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov]. In the letter the Prince Royal discusses the ongoing frontier negotiations between Russia and Persia [Iran], indicating which proposals made by Yermoloff he is willing to accept, and making reference to further unspecified terms that he has communicated to the Russian Chargé d'Affaires to Persia [Semyon Mazarovich].This translation was originally enclosed in the letter of HM Chargé d'Affaires to Persia, Henry Willock, to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 3 July 1825 (IOR/L/PS/9/70/25).Physical description: 1 item (8 folios)
Abstract: Copy of the definition of the frontier between Russia and Persia [Iran] agreed at Tiflis [Tbilisi] between the Russian plenipotentiaries, Lieutenant-General Wilhemenoff and Major-General Madadoff [Prince Valerian Grigoryevich Madatov], and the Persian plenipotentiary Futteh Allee Khan [Fath-‘Ali Khan Rashti].This translation was originally enclosed in the letter of HM Chargé d'Affaires to Persia, Henry Willock, to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 3 July 1825 (IOR/L/PS/9/70/25).Physical description: 1 item (8 folios)
Abstract: Copy of a letter from HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia [Iran], Sir Harford Jones, to the Vizier of the Crown Prince of Persia, Meerza Bozurg [Mīrzā Buzurg], dated 15 May 1810. The letter is in reply to Meerza Bozurg's letter, received by Jones on 14 May 1810 (IOR/L/PS/9/68/33). The letter concerns the ongoing armistice negotiations between Russia and Persia, particularly in relation to a plan by Persia to break off negotiations and renew the war. Jones also reassures Meerza Bozurg of his intention to continue his service to the Crown Prince of Persia, Abbas Mirza.The letter was enclosed in Jones's secret letter of 2 June 1810, and was received on 4 October 1810.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Enclosure nos. 2-12 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of Bombay [Mumbai], dated 30 November 1844. The enclosures are dated 3 September-22 November 1844.The enclosures consist of correspondence relating to the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, particularly: the removal of coal stores and closing of the commissariat on the Island of Karrack [Kharg], and a request for a new position to be found for the Coal Agent at Karrack; and a complaint to the Government of Persia [Iran] over the planned construction of a tall, fortified tower close to the Residency in Bushire [Bushehr].The primary correspondent is the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf.Physical description: 1 item (26 folios)
Abstract: Copy of a memorandum detailing the views of the Prince Royal [Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran], Abbas Mirza, expressed to Sir Harford Jones, HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Persia, on the night on 31 May 1810. The Prince Royal mainly expressed views concerning Russo-Persian armistice negotiations and Ottoman-Persian relations including:The breakdown of the armistice negotiations and renewal of war between the Russians and Persians over the sole issue of the defence of the Ottoman frontierPersian-Ottoman cooperation in the defence of the frontierThe perceived shortcomings of the Ottoman defensive arrangements at the frontierSuggestions for the appointment of a new Seraskier [Serasker] to the frontier by the Ottomans.The memorandum also details the Prince Royal's frustrations at his having received payments of tobacco and sugar from the British for the war with Russia, rather than money or war matériel.The memorandum was an enclosure in Jones's letter to Earl Bathurst, enclosed in Jones's secret letter of 4 June 1810, which was received on 4 October 1810.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)