Abstract: A copy of a letter from Rear-Admiral John Blankett, Commander of the British naval squadron in the Red Sea, to Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], sent from HMS
Leopardat Jedda [Jeddah] and dated 15 June 1800.Blankett reports a visit to Suez where he found that the Convention for the withdrawal of French forces from Egypt (Convention of Al ‘Arish) had been ruptured and Suez occupied by a British garrison. Blankett also discourages a proposed attack on Cosire [Al Qusayr]. The letter also reports a meeting with the Sheriffe [Sharīf] of Mecca and Blankett’s attempts to cultivate the Sheriffe’s support.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Rear-Admiral John Blankett, Commander of the British naval squadron in the Red Sea, to Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], sent from HMS
Leopardat Jedda [Jeddah] and dated 30 June 1800.The letter introduces Lieutenant Richard Tanvarine, whom Blankett has sent to Bagdad with dispatches to be forwarded to the Ambassador in Constantinople [Istanbul]. The letter also describes the Sheriffe [Sharīf] of Mecca’s pivot towards the French occupation powers in Egypt and moves towards asserting his independence from the Porte [Ottoman Empire].A duplicate of this letter is catalogued as IOR/L/PS/9/76/130.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], to William Drummond, HM Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, sent from the brig
Belleon the Bussora River [Shatt al-Arab] and dated 18 July 1803.Manesty congratulates Drummond on his appointment as Ambassador, asks for Drummond’s opinion on relations between Britain and France, and reports the transit of mail and an ongoing dispute between Manesty and the Basha [‘Alī Pāshā al-Kahyah, Governor of Baghdad] (see IOR/L/PS/9/76/299).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], to Marquess Wellesley, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Bussora and dated 11 January 1805.The letter reports the departure from Bussora of ships carrying mail to India, including news of the outbreak of war between Britain and Spain.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: An extract of a letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], to John Barker, Consul in Aleppo, dated 18 July 1803.The letter concerns intelligence previously reported by Barker that Lord Whitworth, HM Ambassador to France, has left his post, suggesting an imminent resumption of hostilities between Britain and France. Manesty asks Barker to monitor the activities of the French Consul and other French residents and travellers in Aleppo, and also congratulates Barker on his appointment as Consul.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], to Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdat [Baghdad], sent from Bussora and dated 13 January 1805.The letter concerns the transit of mail between Britain and India, including mail salvaged from the captured ship
Shannonand news of the outbreak of war between Britain and Spain. Manesty also reports that he has received assurances from the Kia [Deputy Governor] that the Government of Bagdat will not interfere in the transit of mail.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], to Marquess Wellesley, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from the ship
Furyand dated 12 July 1803.The letter forwards various correspondence, in particular reports suggesting a resumption of hostilities between Britain and France.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Governor-General of Bengal to Persia [Iran], sent from Bagdad and dated 9 May 1800.Jones forwards news received from the East India Company Agent in Constantinople [Istanbul] concerning developments in the Napoleonic Wars in Europe and political developments in Britain, including the proposed union with Ireland. The letter also reports the rupture of the Convention for the evacuation of French forces from Egypt (Convention of Al ‘Arish).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad, to the Shah of Persia [Iran] [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār], dated 21 Rejeb [Rajab] (27 November 1801).The letter informs the Shah that a preliminary peace treaty between Britain and France was signed in London [Treaty of London, 1801].Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to John Morier, Attaché with the army of the Vizier [Yūsuf Ẓīa al-Dīn Pāshā, Grand Vizier to the Ottoman Sulṭān] in Egypt, sent from Bagdad and dated 10 June 1800.The letter concerns potential assistance from the Pashaw of Bagdad [Büyük Sulaymān Pāshā, Governor of Baghdad] to the Vizier’s campaign against the French occupation forces in Egypt. Jones expresses doubts about the loyalty of Timour Aga [Tīmūr Āghā], whom the Pashaw is rumoured to be sending to support the Vizier, and describes problems facing the region including plague and a Yezeedee [Yazīdī] rebellion.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Two letters from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], sent from Bagdad and dated 28 and 29 April 1800.The letters concern reports received by the Pashaw [Büyük Sulaymān Pāshā, Governor of Baghdad] from Damascus that the Vizier [Yūsuf Ẓīa al-Dīn Pāshā, Grand Vizier to the Ottoman Sulṭān] has suffered a heavy defeat to French occupation forces between Balbis [Bilbays] and Cairo and has retreated to Gaza.Attached is a translation of an oral account of the contents of the letter, describing a Turkish [Ottoman] defeat to French forces in Egypt and a massacre of French troops, Copts, and officials collaborating with the French authorities in Cairo.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: This item contains copies of two letters:1. A report by John Barker, Proconsul in Aleppo, forwarding intelligence received from an informant in Jaffa in December 1800. The report concerns preparations for an expedition against the French occupation forces in Egypt.2. A letter from Brigadier-General George Koehler to John Barker, sent from the headquarters of the Vizier [Yūsuf Ẓīa al-Dīn Pāshā, Grand Vizier to the Ottoman Sulṭān] at Jaffa and dated 2 December 1800. The letter reports on the state of affairs in the camp of the Vizier, including desertion, plague, shortages, and a false report of a French attack. It also statets that a large body of reinforcements are heading to join the Vizier and asks Barker to forward this news to India and the Red Sea.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)