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Letter from Arsham J Malcolm, Bushire, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire [132r] (7/12)
The record is made up of 4 folios. It was created in 17 Oct 1873. 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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Letter thanking Pelly for all his work and assistance in Bushire during his time as Resident and detailing the troubles that have befallen his family since Pelly's departure, asking for his assistance in acquiring Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. protection from them and explaining that they may have to sell up and leave Bushire and would require assistance to ensure a fair sale at a public auction.
The letter goes on to give news of Malcolm's family and give some general information on travel, trade and finances in Bushire.
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Foliation: On the first two folios of the letter the writing can be found on the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of folio 129 and the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of folio 130; folios 131 and 132 have been folded out and then foliated so that the letter can be read correctly.
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- Mss Eur F126/45, ff 129-134
- Title
- Letter from Arsham J Malcolm, Bushire, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
- Pages
- 129r:134v
- Author
- Malcolm, Tigrane Joseph
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- ©David R. Arathoon, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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