‘Dr McNeill – Compensation for losses sustained by’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, letters from 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. [Mumbai] and the East India Company Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. .

The item concerns the amount of compensation to be paid to Dr John McNeill for the expenses incurred during his journey from Tabreez [Tabriz] to Bushire [Bushehr] and back, a journey made as a result of his abortive appointment as Resident at Bushire.

The correspondents are: 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. , the Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. , and Dr McNeill.

The item contains a table of contents (f 377), and the title page (f 376) contains the following references: ‘P C [Previous Communication] 2196, No. 5, Draft 573-1838, Collection No. 3 of No. 32’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (5 folios)

Arrangement

The documents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of the item to the rear.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 376 and terminates at f 380, 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/4/1699/68467

History of this record

Date(s)

17 Jan 1837-5 Jan 1838 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bom Pol 29 Aug 1838, draft 513/1838, IOR/E/4/1063 p 431. See also IOR/F/4/1632/65397

Subjects

ExpensesCompensation

Places

Persia

People & organisations

Government of BombayCourt of DirectorsJohn McNeill

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