'TREATY OF PEACE WITH PERSIA 1857'

Content

A copy of the Treaty of Paris (1857) concluded between Britain and Persia [Iran] following the Anglo-Persian War (1856-57). The treaty is signed by Earl Cowley, British Ambassador to France, and Ferookh Khan Ameen Oolmoolk [Farrukh Khān Ghaffārī Kāshānī], Persian Plenipotentiary, and is dated Paris, 4 March 1857.

This document contains parallel English and Farsi versions of the text of the treaty.

Also included in the volume are:

• The English and Farsi text of an agreement on ceremonial proceedings for the reestablishment of diplomatic relations, signed by Earl Cowley and Ferookh Khan and dated Paris, 4 March 1857
• An English translation of a letter from the Shah of Persia [Nāṣir al-Dīn Shāh Qājār] to the Sedr Azim [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Āghā Khān Nūrī Iʿtimād al-Dawlah, Prime Minister of Persia] dated December 1955, expressing anger at a letter from the English Minister (Sir Charles Murray, British Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. to the Shah of Persia) and ordering the breaking off of relations with Britain until an apology is received
• One Farsi and three English versions of a document investing Ferookh Khan with the powers of Plenipotentiary of the Shah in negotiations with Britain, dated Showal [Shawwal] 1272/June 1856, with a note on the different English versions by the translator, Sir Justin Sheil, dated 8 March 1857
• The English and Farsi text of a document certifying the exchange of ratifications of the treaty, dated Baghdad, 2 May 1857.

Extent and format

1 volume (32 folios)

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 34; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Written in

English and Persian in Latin and Arabic script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/L/PS/20/C2

History of this record

Date(s)

Dec 1855-2 May 1857 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Peace treatiesTreaty of Paris (1857)Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857)

People & organisations

Government of Persia, Qajar dynastyShah of Persia, Qajar dynastyHM Ambassador to France

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