Aden Affairs [‎380v] (34/54)

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This part of the volume consists of copies of 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. 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. , Number 50 of 1854, dated 30 August 1854. Enclosures Nos. 3-10 are listed, with 8-10 noted as missing. Enclosures 3-7 are dated 24 June to 15 August 1854.

The enclosures contain correspondence from the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , Aden (Colonel James Outram), concerning the state of affairs in Aden and its vicinity, as well as discussion of the truce between the Sultan of Lahedj [Lahij] and the Chief of the Foudhelli (Faḍlī) tribe. Also included is a letter from HM Acting Consul General, Constantinople [Istanbul], concerning the state of affairs in Hedjaz [Hejaz] and Yemen.

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