Letter from Arsham J Malcolm, Bushire, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire

Content

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.

Extent and format

4 folios

It is part of

Letters to Lewis Pelly from colleagues in the Gulf and others.

268 images

Ref: Mss Eur F126/45

Physical characteristics

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.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Letter

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

Mss Eur F126/45, ff 129-134

History of this record

Date(s)

17 Oct 1873 (CE, Gregorian)

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