Abstract: A copy of a letter from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to Lord Elgin, HM Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, sent from Bagdad and dated 22 June 1800.The letter reports news from Persia [Iran] and Afghanistan regarding the expedition of Baba Khan [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia] to Khorasan and the movements of Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrānī] and his exiled brothers, and reports on relations between the Government of Bagdad and the Whabee [Wahhābī movement]. The letter also forwards various correspondence.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to Lord Elgin, HM Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, sent from Bagdad and dated 17 January 1800.The letter reports the transit of Elgin’s dispatches to India via Bagdad and Bussora [Basra] and congratulates Elgin on his appointment as Ambassador. Jones also outlines the policy of the British Government in India towards Persia [Iran], reports on events in Afghanistan, and describes British interests in Bagdad.The letter also reports a rumour that the Shereef [Sharīf] of Mecca has offered to read the khutbeh [Friday prayer sermon] in the name of Baba Khan [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia] instead of the Grand Signior [Sultan of the Ottoman Empire] in exchange for money.A duplicate of this letter can be found in IOR/L/PS/9/76/106.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to Lord Elgin, HM Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, sent from Bagdad and dated 3 September 1801.Jones states that he is planning to leave Bagdad for a location south of the city along with the Residency staff, despite the objections of the Pashaw [Büyük Sulaymān Pāshā, Governor of Baghdad].The letter also conveys reports from Persia [Iran] and Afghanistan, including: reports that Hossein Kouli Khan [Ḥusyan Qulī Khān Qājār] has captured Ispahan [Isfahan]; reports of executions carried out by Hossein Kouli Khan and the King [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia]; reports of a defeat of Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrānī, Ruler of Afghanistan] to his brother Shah Zadeh Mahmood [Maḥmūd Shāh Durrānī]; and reports of a Russian incursion into Georgia.A duplicate of this letter is catalogued as IOR/L/PS/9/76/172.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to Lord Elgin, HM Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, sent from Bagdad and dated 3 September 1801.Jones states that he is planning to leave Bagdad for a location south of the city along with the Residency staff, despite the objections of the Pashaw [Büyük Sulaymān Pāshā, Governor of Baghdad].The letter also conveys reports from Persia [Iran], Afghanistan, and the Caucasus, including: reports that Hossein Kouli Khan [Ḥusyan Qulī Khān Qājār] has captured Ispahan [Isfahan]; reports of executions carried out by Hossein Kouli Khan and the King [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia]; reports of a defeat of Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrānī, Ruler of Afghanistan] to his brother Shah Zadeh Mahmood [Maḥmūd Shāh Durrānī]; and reports of a Russian incursion into Georgia.A duplicate of this letter is catalogued as IOR/L/PS/9/76/180.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: Copies of two letters from Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], to Marquess Wellesley, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Bagdad and dated 14 May 1801.The first letter concerns the transit of mail and reports of a proposed Franco-Russian attack on India via Persia [Iran]. Jones undertakes to monitor developments around the Caspian Sea and to warn his contact Meerza Bozourg [Mīrzā ‘Īsá Khān Farāhānī, Vizier to the Crown Prince of Persia] against Russian advances, and volunteers to travel to the Persian Court if a Russian agent arrives there. Jones also reiterates his proposal of a joint diplomatic mission to Caboul [Kabul] with the Porte [Government of the Ottoman Empire].The second letter proposes British mediation between Shah Zemaun [Zamān Shāh Durrānī, Ruler of Afghanistan] and his exiled brothers who are supported by Baba Khan [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia].Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a report in French from Caboul [Kabul] received by Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], from merchants of Constantinople [Istanbul] in Bagdad trading with Caboul and Candahar [Kandahar] on 20 October 1798.The report states that Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrānī, Ruler of Afghanistan] has driven his brothers from Herat into Persia [Iran], while a son of Zeman Shah has taken over the government of Herat. It also states that Zeman Shah is believed to be preparing a campaign in India, possibly with the support of Indian states.The report was enclosed in the Jones's letter to Henry Dundas, Secretary of State for War, dated 31 October 1798 (IOR/L/PS/9/76/43 and 44).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translated extract from an intelligence paper dated Amrutsur [Amritsar], 28 Moharram 1216 AH [10 June 1801], concerning conflict in Afghanistan between Zemaun Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] and the supporters of Mahmood Shah [Mahmūd Shāh Durrāni]. The paper reports a battle near Ghizni [Ghaznī] leading to the defection of Ahmed Khan Noorzee [Nūrzai] to the side of Mahmood, the flight of Zemaun, and the detention of his supporters including his son Shujah ul Mulk [Shujā’ al-Mulk Durrāni] at Pishawer [Peshawar].The paper was translated and transmitted by William Scott, Resident at Lucknow.Physical description: 1 item (2 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 Abou Sheher [Būshehr] and dated 20 April 1800. The letter describes Malcolm’s reception in Abou Sheher and attempts to contact the King [Shah] of Persia [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār], as well as the situation in Khorasan and the activities of Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] of Afghanistan.Physical description: 1 item (4 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 a camp near Shiraz [Shirāz] and dated 29 June 1800. The letter reports: the progress of the King [Shah] of Persia's [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār] campaign to establish control over Khorasan; the King's intention to advance on Meshed [Mashhad] and its Governor Nader Meerza [Nādir Mirza Afshār]; and overtures to the King from Zuman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] of Afghanistan.Physical description: 1 item (2 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 a camp near Abou Sheher [Būshehr] and dated 20 May 1800. The letter reports: Malcolm’s communication with the King [Shah] of Persia [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār]; his onward plans; the activities of Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] of Afghanistan; and the return of Mehdi Ali Khan [Mīrzā Mahdī ‘Alī Khān Bahadūr], Agent [Resident] of the East India Company, to Abou Sheher.Physical description: 1 item (2 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 Shiraz [Shirāz] and dated 16 June 1800. The letter reports Malcolm's arrival and reception in Shiraz, as well as the situation in Afghanistan and Khorasan and the activities of Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni].Physical description: 1 item (4 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 a camp near Isfahaun [Eṣfahān] and dated 26 September 1800. The letter reports: Malcolm's arrival and reception in Isfahaun; the activities of Zumaun Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] of Afghanistan; and a supposed agreement between the King [Shah] of Persia [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār] and Zamaun Shah.Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)