‘Vol: VI. Persian Gulph [Gulf]’

Content

The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, extracts of the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. Political Consultations. The item is concerned with multiple issues pertaining to the political situation in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , in particular:

• Reports and discussions of the hostilities between the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat and the Chief of Bahrein [Bahrain] in one conflict and between Sultan bin Suggar [Shaikh Sulṭān bin Ṣaqr Āl Qāsimī One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. , Ruler of Ra's al-Khaymah] and Shaikh Tanoon [Shaikh Ṭaḥnūn bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān, Ruler of Abu Dhabi] in another
• Attempts by Major David Wilson, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , to de-escalate the above conflicts; his instructions for several East India Company ships to gather information whilst delivering packets along the Arabian side of the Gulf and their subsequent reports
• Dubious activities of the Greek vessel Hellas at Mocha; the detaining of the Company's ship Trois Freres by the Dowlah [Dola, Governor] of Mocha due to his suspicion of its involvement with the Hellas ; the intervention of the Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Mocha and Captain Robert Moresby, Captain of the Company ship Thetis , to secure the release of the Trois Freres ; the subsequent establishment of a Committee to investigate the character of Nicolo Chiefala, Captain of the Hellas
• Reports of piracy on the merchant vessel Carnatic by subjects under the control of the Imaum of Muscat
• Sultan bin Suggar's killing of the 'pirate' Mooslim bin Rashid [Muslim bin Rashīd al-Qāsimī One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. ], the capture of his crew, and the debate between the Imaum of Muscat and the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. as to whether certain members of the crew should be released.

The item also touches on other matters including: the charging of pilotage at Bushire; the financial drain of hosting an Envoy from the Pacha of Bagdad [Baghdad] at Bussorah [Basra]; the introduction of two men to Wilson by the Prince of Sheraz [Shiraz] and his request that Wilson provides them with every assistance; the granting of aid to an esteemed Jewish merchant who wishes to remove his property from Bagdad and settle in Bombay.

A section (ff 129 verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. - 131 verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. ) of the item, which pertains to the forced collection of money from the people of Burburra [Berbera] by Captain Frederick W Greer, of the Company ship Elphinstone , has been crossed out with pencil.

The item consists mainly of correspondence between Wilson and William Newnham, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. . Other correspondents include: W Clerk, Acting Persian Secretary; Major Robert Taylor, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Bussorah; Shaik Syeb Ibraheemjee [Shaikh Sahib Ibrahimji], Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Mocha; numerous officials of the Marine for the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. ; Secretaries to the Supreme Government, the Government of Mauritius and the Government at Fort St George; the Imaum of Muscat, the Prince of Shiraz, Sultan bin Suggar, the Dowlah of Mocha and several of their agents.

The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘P.C. 783, Draft 477, Season 1829/30’ and 'Examiner's Office 1830’.

Extent and format

1 item (137 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 4, and terminates at f 140, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

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/F/4/1166/30473

History of this record

Date(s)

13 Dec 1828-24 Jun 1829 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Pol 28 Jul 1830, draft 477/1829-30, IOR/E/4/1052 pp 1039-47

Subjects

PiracyDiplomacyNaval operations

Places

MochaBahreinPersian GulfBushireArabian Peninsula

People & organisations

Imam of OmanKing of BahrainPolitical ResidentRuler of Ra's al-Khaymah and SharjahEmir of Abu DhabiTrois FrèresThetisGovernor of Mocha

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