Abstract: Enclosures nos. 2-4 to a dispatch from the Secret Department, Bombay [Mumbai] Castle, dated 23 April 1845. The enclosures are dated 8 December 1844-15 February 1845.The enclosures consist of copies of dispatches from Justin Sheil, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Persia, describing events in Persia [Iran] and beyond, including:An unsuccessful attempt by the Khan of Khiva to recapture Merve [Merv] from the Toorkomans [Teke Turkmen]British objections to the construction of a bastion close to the Residency at Bushire [Bushehr]A demand from the Governor of Bushire for higher duties on the export of horses by British merchants, against the terms of an Anglo-Persian agreementContinued Russian military occupation of the Island of Ashoor Ada [Ashuradeh] off the Persian coast in the Caspian SeaA Persian investigation into American missionaries proselytising and making conversions to Christianity in Azerbijan [Azerbaijan]An unsuccessful attempt by Mahomed Bankir Khan, described as either a brother or a nephew of Agha Khan [Hasan Ali Shah, Aga Khan I], to invade Persia from Beloochistan [Balochistan].The dispatches contain forwarded translations of letters from Hajee Meerza Aghasee [Haji Mirza Aqasi, Prime Minister of Persia] and other Persian officials.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 357, and terminates at f 402, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: Enclosure no. 3 to dispatch no. 5 from the Secret Department, Bombay Castle, dated 9 May 1839. The enclosure is dated 13 March 1839.The enclosure consists of a letter signed by the Officiating Secretary to the Government of India and sent to the Government of Bombay as a reply to four forwarded letters relating to the conquest of Nedgd [Najd] by the Pacha of Egypt [Muhammad Ali]. The letter contains reactions to the conquest and instructions for the Resident in the Persian Gulf regarding the protection of Bahrein [Bahrain].Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 812, and terminates at f 818, 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
Abstract: A paper written in continuation of a previous memorandum regarding the Italian Occupation of Assab Bay [IOR/L/PS/18/B22], which brings the story up to date.The first section describes the course of events at and around Assab from May 1880 to September 1881, including protests made by the Egyptian Government to the Italian Government at their purchase of the whole coastline around Assab Bay and the islands nearby, and an enquiry that followed the massacre of an Italian exploring party. This section concludes with two reports suggesting that, although the Italians had not made much progress at Assab Bay, they had shown their intention to get a foothold on the African continent.The second section reproduces correspondence between the British, Italian and Egyptian governments, and between the India Office and the Foreign Office from May 1880 to September 1881. The correspondence relates to the purchase of land at Assab Bay by the Rubattino Company; Italian Government denials that the territory would be used for military purposes; attempts made by the Italian Government to legitimise their occupation of the place by encouraging the British Government to accredit a British Agent there, both for commercial purposes and for the purpose of co-operation in the suppression of the slave trade; and a British Government proposal that the Italian Government enter into a formal convention about the matter with the Egyptian Government.The final section reproduces correspondence connected with a proposed disembarkation of Egyptian troops at Raheita to the south of Assab Bay; Egyptian appeals for a British warship to be sent to the area; Italian protestations that disembarkation at Raheita would constitute a provocation; and the British Government's re-affirmation that the sovereignty of the coastline at Raheita and Assab Bay belongs to the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and the Khedive of Egypt.The paper is written by Arthur William Moore.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at folio 25, and terminates at folio 40, as it is part of a larger volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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/4/2376/126162. The correspondents are the Government of Bombay and Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Hennell, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. It is the twelfth in a series of fifteen items on the Persian Gulf.The item concerns the reinstatement as Chief of Sohar [Suhar] of Sheik Syed Humood ben Azan [Sayyid Hamūd bin ‘Azzan al-Bu Sa‘idi], who had previously been set aside from this role by his son Syf [Sayyid Syf bin Hamūd al-Bu Sa‘idi]. Syf was put to death when Sheik Syed Humood entered the town.The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft no 745 of 1850’, and ‘Coll[ection] No 5’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 143, and terminates at f 146 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: Enclosures nos. 2-33 to a dispatch from the Secret Department, Bombay [Mumbai] Castle, dated 31 January 1840. The enclosures are dated 11 May 1839-23 January 1840. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in the Persian Gulf, including:The arrival at Koweit [Kuwait] of the East India Company ship
Uraniacarrying three iron steamers for use by the Euphrates Expedition, and a fire on board the
UraniaThe Egyptian occupation of Kateef [Qatif], Sohat [Saihat] and Oojier [Uqair], and their perceived intentions against Bahrein [Bahrain] and other Gulf statesThe suppression of a rebellion against the Prince-Governor of FarsThe flight from Bushire [Bushehr] of the ‘usurping’ Governor Shaik Hussain, and his ally Bakir Khan [Baqir Khan Tangistani], Chief of Tungistan [Tangestan], in anticipation of a Persian [Iranian] army sent to remove him after the murder of the previous Governor, Apa Joomal Khan [Agha Jamal Khan]The intention of Shaik Esa bin Tareef [Shaikh Isa bin Tarif] of the Alli Aly [Al Bin Ali] tribe to leave Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi] with his followers and settle at Bidda or Wakra [Al Wakrah] on the coast of Guttur [Qatar]A peace treaty between Said bin Sultan, Imam of Muscat, and Said Humood bin Azan [Sayyid Syf bin Hamud Al Bu Sa’id], Chief of SoharA false report of the murder in Tehran of Hajee Mirza Ajasee [Haji Mirza Aqasi], Prime Minister of Persia [Iran]An examination of events during the British occupation of Karrack [Kharg]Treaty negotiations between Muscat and France.The primary correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Government of India. Other correspondents include: the Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Native Agent, Bharein [Bahrein, i.e. Bahrain]; the Native Agent, Muscat; and the Imam of Muscat.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 161, and terminates at f 269, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
Abstract: The letters in the file relate to Mombasa’s brief status as a British protectorate during the years 1824 to 1826, and the plan and execution of British withdrawal from the town, in light of the Imam of Muscat’s disapproval of British occupation (he considered Mombasa be part of his dominions at Zanzibar). The principal correspondents in the file are David Greenhill, Secretary to the Government at Bombay, and Commodore Hood Hanway Christian, Commander of the naval squadron on the Cape of Good Hope.Physical description: Pagination: The pagination sequence is written in ink, in the top right corners of the rectos and the top left corners of the versos. It begins on the first page after the front cover, on number 135, and ends on the last page before the back cover, on number 244. The following numbers are missing from the sequence: pages 139-174, pages 207-234.Foliation: The foliation sequence is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto of each folio. It begins on the front cover, on number 1, and ends on the last folio of writing, on number 24. This is the sequence which has been used by this catalogue to reference items within the volume.Condition: the item has suffered from insect damage and the paper is very fragile in some parts
Abstract: This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations, cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. It is the first in a series of two items about the island of Kishm [Qeshm] (the other is IOR/F/4/762/20694). The principal correspondents are the Government of Bombay and Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires to Persia.The item discusses:The occupation of the island of Kishm by British troops, with a list of the troops present on the island (f 74)The claims of Persia and Muscat to sovereignty over the islandThe fears of Persia over the occupation of Kishm and Andrew Jukes’s mission to Governor of Fars [Prince-Governor of Fārs, Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mirzā Farmānfarmā]A proposed expedition against the Joasmees [al-Qawāsim]The conduct of William Bruce, Resident at Bushire [Būshehr]Relations between Persia and Bahrein [Bahrain], and between Muscat and Bahrein.The item includes a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political No. 855, Draft 106, P.C. 200, [Season] 24/5’ and ‘Examiner’s Office 1823’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 5, and terminates at 97, 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 volume 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. It is the second in a series of two items about the island of Kishm [Qeshm] (the other is IOR/F/4/762/20693). The principal correspondents are the Government of Bombay; James Baillie Fraser, artist and writer; and Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires to Persia.The item concerns:The death of Andrew Jukes, Political Agent at Kishm and Envoy to the Court of Tehran on 10 November 1821James Baillie Fraser’s assumption of Jukes’ role in negotiations with the Government of PersiaThe rival claims to Kishm by Muscat and PersiaPersia’s wish to dismiss William Bruce as the Resident at Bushire [Būshehr]Persia’s objections to the stationing of British troops on KishmThe decision to withdraw from Kishm and a discussion of timings of the withdrawalThe plan to reinforce Kishm because of the concentration of Persian troops on the coastWillock’s difficulties at Tehran due to Persian demands for moneyThe decision to bring forward the evacuation of Kishm, and countermand the reinforcements as a result of Bruce’s unauthorised negotiations with Persia (see also IOR/F/4/894/23288 and 23289).The item includes a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political No. 85[5], Draft 106, P.C. 200, [Season] 24/5’ and ‘Examiner’s Office 1823’.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 98, and terminates at f 218, 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 volume also contains an original pagination sequence.
Abstract: This is a memorandum prepared by the Political Department of the India Office concerning the administration of Mesopotamia [Iraq] during British occupation. The memorandum includes the following sections and subsections: Introductory, Military Situation, Early Administrative Problems, Machinery of Government, Administration in Working, Political, Land Revenue and Agriculture, Customs, Excise and other Taxes, Justice, Education, Medical, Civil Post Office, Militia, Government Press, Surveys, Archaeology, and Finance, with details of the budget. There are also general remarks about administration and the position of the India Office in relation to the Civil Commissioner at Baghdad.Physical description: Foliation: The foliation for this sequence commences at folio 63, and terminates at folio 65, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between folios 7-153; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
Abstract: The file contains correspondence relating to boundaries and disturbances at Deir es-Zor [Deir ez-Zor, Syria].The correspondence discusses the political situation in Mesopotamia, tribal uprisings against British occupation and implications for their punishment given various adjustments of the border, as well as British and French troop movements.Correspondents include: the Civil Commissioner, Baghdad; the Political Officer, Arbil; the Chief of the Imperial General Staff; and the General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 336; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 176-335; this sequence is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. An additional foliation sequence is also present between ff 2-335; these numbers are written in coloured crayon and pencil, and, where circled in pencil, have been crossed out.
Abstract: Correspondence consists of telegrams and memoranda relating to boundaries and disturbance in Mesopotamia. The correspondence discusses location of insurgencies (including Kirkuk, Sulaimani, Hit, Basrah to Mosul route) and identification of insurgents and methods to repress insurgency including use of artillery fire and airpower.Also discusses situation in Caucasia and Crimea, and the Cossacks and Bolshevik conflict in context of British relations with the Soviet Government. A note on British Foreign Policy (folio 154) observes that the 'Policy of the British Government does not permit assistance being given to Wrangel [Petr Nikolaevich Wrangel, Baron]', a founder of the White Russian movement in the Russian Civil War.The file includes a map (folio 174): 'Map of Eastern Turkey in Asia, Syria and Western Persia'.Correspondents include GHQ Mesopotamia; the War Office, London; the High Commissioner for Iraq; and the General Officer Commanding, Mesopotamia.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 175; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 71-174; this sequence is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. An additional foliation sequence is also present between ff 2-173; these numbers are written in coloured crayon.
Abstract: Translation of a letter from the East India Company Envoy to Persia [Iran], Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinneir, to the Shah of Persia [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār], dated 1 Ramazan [1 Ramaḍān AH 1243/17 March 1828]. The letter concerns the peace treaty negotiated to end the war between Russia and Persia [Russo-Persian War, 1826-1828]. Macdonald Kinneir reports that the Russian General-in-Chief [General Ivan Fyodorovich Paskevich-Erivansky, Governor-General of Georgia] will quit Tabriz on 4 Ramazan, and that Abbas Mirza [ʿAbbās Mīrzā Qājār, Crown Prince of Persia] will return to that city on the same day. He also encourages the Shah to issue orders for the speedy dispatch from Teheran [Tehran] of the seventh crore of tomans owed to Russia in reparations, to ensure the evacuation of Khoi [Khoy] and the neighbouring districts by Russian troops.This document was originally enclosed, numbered 3 in dispatch No. 91, in Macdonald Kinneir’s dispatch No. 34 to the Secret Committee of the East India Company of 28 March 1828 (IOR/L/PS/9/71/253).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)