Abstract: A translation of a note from the Kaem Mukam [Mīrzā Abūl Qāsem Qāem Maqām Farāhānī, Vizier to the Crown Prince of Persia], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'Affaires in Persia [Iran], undated.The letter concerns arrears in subsidy payments to Persia.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 29 August 1821 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/71).Physical description: Condition: the letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.
Abstract: A translated extract from a letter from Mirza Ismael [Ismā’īl], Vakeel [Vakīl, Agent] of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran] at the Court of Tehran, to the Kaem Maqam [Mīrzā Abūl Qāsem Qāem Maqām Farāhānī, Vizier to the Crown Prince], received on 14 January 1824.The letter announces that Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires to Persia, will be summoned to Tehran, and reports the displeasure of the Shah [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] towards both the proposed transfer of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Persia and Britain to the British Government in India and the incomplete payment of subsidies to Persia.The translation was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 29 January 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/153).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran], to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, undated.The letter concerns the subsidy account drawn up by the Accountant-General of Bengal in 1823, which detailed subsidy payments owed by Britain to Persia and charges deducted for goods and services provided to Persia. The Prince announces that Major George Willock will be sent to India to discuss disputed points in the account, thanks the British Government for its good treatment of Persian envoys, and expresses hope that the subsidy issue will be swiftly settled in the interest of amicable relations between the two countries.The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/169).Physical description: 1 item (3 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the King [Shāh] of Persia [Iran] [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, received 31 March 1824.The letter concerns the subsidy account drawn up by the Accountant-General of Bengal in 1823, which detailed subsidy payments owed by Britain to Persia and charges deducted for goods and services provided to Persia. The King announces that Major George Willock will be sent to India to discuss disputed points in the account, and expresses hope that the subsidy issue will be swiftly settled in the interest of amicable relations between the two countries.The translation was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/169).Physical description: 1 item (3 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Lord Amherst, Governor-General of Bengal, sent from Tehran and dated 30 March 1824.The letter concerns the subsidy account, which detailed subsidy payments owed by Britain to Persia and charges deducted for goods and services provided to Persia. Willock details the objections of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia to a number of charges deducted.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 April 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/169).Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to Abbas Mirza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia], undated.In response to a rukum [chancery letter] from Abbas Mirza (IOR/L/PS/9/69/92), Willock affirms his planned departure from Tabreez [Tabrīz] to Britain, and states that his brother Major George Willock will take up his duties during his absence.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 May 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/88).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from Mirza Abdul Wahab [Mīrzā Abdul Wahāb Nishāt Isfahānī], Foreign Minister of Persia [Iran], to HM Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs [Viscount Castlereagh] dated Rujjub [Rajab] 1237/April 1822.The letter protests arrears in subsidy payments to Persia, requests British help in negotiating frontier issues with Turkey [Ottoman Empire], and grants permission for Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to leave for Britain.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 May 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/88).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a firman [edict] from the King [Shah] of Persia [Iran] [Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār] to Abbas Mirza [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia] presented by Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires, and dated Rujjub [Rajab] 1237/March-April 1822.The firman concerns arrears in subsidy payments to Persia and frontier disputes with Turkey [Ottoman Empire]. Abbas Mirza is ordered to allow Willock to return to Britain to discuss the issue of subsidies, and to await the arrival of Willock’s brother George to mediate between Persia and Turkey on the frontier issue.The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 May 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/88).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A copy of two letters from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Marquess of Londonderry [Viscount Castlereagh], Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, sent from Tabreez [Tabrīz] and dated 4 and 5 May 1822.Willock reports proceedings at the court of the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince of Persia] in Tabreez prior to Willock’s departure for England, including the departure of Meerza Sauleh [Mīrzā Sāleh Shīrāzī] on a diplomatic mission to Europe, and forwards related correspondence (IOR/L/PS/9/69/90-95).The letters were enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 May 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/88).Physical description: 1 item (3 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a rukum [letter] from Abbas Mirza [‘Abbās Mīrzā], Crown Prince of Persia [Iran], to Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, dated 7 Shahban [Sha’bān] 1237/29 April 1822.In response to a firman [edict] from the Shah (IOR/L/PS/9/69/90) the letter protests Willock’s planned departure from Tabreez [Tabrīz] to Britain to discuss arrears in subsidy payments to Persia, instead asking him to remain in order to negotiate frontier issues with Turkey [Ottoman Empire].The letter was enclosed in Willock’s letter to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 4 May 1822 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/88).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)
Abstract: A copy of a letter from George Swinton, Chief Secretary of the Supreme Government of India, to Major George Willock, Acting Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], sent from Fort William [Kolkata] and dated 26 July 1823.The letter concerns delayed subsidy payments to Persia. Swinton forwards a copy of the subsidy account as calculated by the Accountant-General of Bengal, which details the amount owed to Persia and charges deducted for goods and services provided to Persia.The letter was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 8 January 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/140).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)
Abstract: A translation of a letter from the Prince Royal [‘Abbās Mīrzā, Crown Prince] of Persia [Iran] to George Canning, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, dated Jemadee el Awal [Jumāda al-Awwal] 1239 (January 1834).The letter discusses the proposed transfer of responsibility for diplomatic relations between Persia and Britain to the British Government in India, as well as disputed points in the subsidy account, which the Prince proposes to send Major George Willock to India to discuss. The Prince also thanks Britain for mediating with the Ottoman Government.The letter was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia, to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company dated 8 January 1824 (IOR/L/PS/9/69/140).Physical description: 1 item (4 folios)