Letter of thanks from the Shah of Persia to the Court of Directors

IOR/L/PS/9/69/115

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The record is made up of 1 item (1 folio). It was created in 6 Aug 1822. It was written in Persian. 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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A letter from Fath-‘Ali Shāh Qājār, Shah of Persia [Iran], to 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, expressing thanks for the gifts delivered by Edward James Matthews.

The letter was delivered by Matthews in June 1823.

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1 item (1 folio)
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The folio comprises one large sheet which has been folded.

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Persian in Arabic script
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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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IOR/L/PS/9/69/115

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Date(s)
6 Aug 1822 (CE, Gregorian)
Subjects
Gifts
People & organisations
Shah of Persia

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Letter of thanks from the Shah of Persia to the Court of Directors, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/9/69/115, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100038378586.0x000207> [accessed 6 October 2024]

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