‘Persian Gulf – Arabian Chieftains. Vol: 3’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, memoranda, resolutions, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political 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]. 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. ; Sheikh Sultan bin Suggur [Shaikh Sultan I bin Saqr al-Qasimi, Shaikh of Ra’s al-Khaymah]; Captain Samuel Hennell, Officiating Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Government of India; and the Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. of the East India Company. It is the third in a series of ten items on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (the others are IOR/F/4/1767/72461, IOR/F/4/1767/72462, IOR/F/4/1767/72464, IOR/F/4/1767/72465, IOR/F/4/1767/72466, IOR/F/4/1767/72467, IOR/F/4/1767/72468, IOR/F/4/72469, and IOR/F/4/1767/72470).

The item concerns Hennell’s efforts to negotiate a renewal of the previous year’s truce between the maritime shaikhs for the duration of the pearling season (April to November 1837), and proposals for a permanent maritime truce. It also contains a list of presents given to the shaikhs, and proposals for a neutral line along the Gulf to protect trade by prohibiting vessels of war from cruising between the line and the Persian [Iranian] Coast.

The item contains a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 550, 1839, P.C. [Previous Communication] 2491’.

Extent and format

1 item (31 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 759 and terminates at f 789, as it was originally 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/4/1767/72463

History of this record

Date(s)

31 Mar 1837-5 Sep 1838 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Political 9 Oct 1839, draft 550/1839, IOR/E/4/1065 pp 245-48

Subjects

Treaties

Places

Aboothabee

People & organisations

Political ResidentGovernment of BombayEmir of Abu DhabiRuler of Ra's al-Khaymah and Sharjah

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