Persian Gulf Affairs [‎110v] (14/16)

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This item comprises enclosures to a despatch 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] Secret Department to the Secret Committee Pre-1784, the Committee responsible for protecting East India Company shipping. Post-1784, its main role was to transmit communications between the Board of Control and the Company's Indian governments on matters requiring secrecy. : Bombay Secret Letter 10 September 1822. The enclosures are dated 28 June-8 August 1822.

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• A letter from Captain William Bruce, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire [Bushehr], to the Chief Secretary to 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. , enclosing a copy of the firman A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’). (ff 105-106) he has received from HRH the Prince at Shiraz summoning him to the Prince (written as if in response to a request for an audience from Bruce), and informing Bombay of his intention to proceed in order not to cause offence
• A letter from the Secretary to the Government, Bombay, to Captain Bruce, ordering him not to go to Shiraz in view of the recent break in diplomatic relations with Tehran, and stating that if he has already departed, or is now subsequently on his way to Tehran, to turn back.

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1 item (8 folios)

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The despatch comprises enclosures numbered 1-2. The enclosure number is written for reference on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of the last folio of each enclosure.

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English in Latin script

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