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John Malcolm's Report on the Condition of Affairs in Persia [226v] (36/52)
The record is made up of 1 item (26 folios). It was created in 8 Sep 1828. 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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The item comprises one enclosure 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 8 September 1828.
The enclosure consists of a memorandum by the President in Council, John Malcolm, on the condition of affairs in Persia [Iran] as these may concern the future peace and security of the territories of the Presidency The name given to each of the three divisions of the territory of the East India Company, and later the British Raj, on the Indian subcontinent. . His account is based on his diplomatic experience in Persia and includes his opinions on: past events and diplomatic missions; Britain’s position in the context of international relations notably vis-à-vis Russia and France; and how, in his opinion, Britain should cultivate a continuous, good relationship with Persia. The account was written at Dharpooree [Dapuri], dated 1 September 1828.
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The despatch comprises one enclosure (unnumbered).
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- IOR/L/PS/5/369, ff 209-234
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- John Malcolm's Report on the Condition of Affairs in Persia
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- 209r:234v
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