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The record is made up of 1 item (2 folios). It was created in 31 Aug 1802-30 Sep 1802. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Financial statements displaying payments made in Bagdad [Baghdad] on account of the East India Company in the months of August and September 1802.

The statements list expenditure in piastres on household expenses, stables, diplomatic gifts, extraordinary expenses, and charges on merchandise.

Attached is a statement displaying the East India Company’s cash account in piastres for the same period.

The statements are signed by Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad, and dated 31 August-30 September 1802.

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1 item (2 folios)
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English in Latin script
Type
Letter

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British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
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IOR/L/PS/9/76/281

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31 Aug 1802-30 Sep 1802 (CE, Gregorian)
Subjects
Financial statementsExpenditure
People & organisations
Resident

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Accounts for the Baghdad Mission, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/9/76/281, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100109378949.0x000001> [accessed 30 October 2024]

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