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Copy of a Letter from Captain John Malcolm, Representative of the Government of India to Persia, to the Secret Committee [1v] (2/8)
The record is made up of 1 item (4 folios). It was created in 20 Apr 1800. 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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A copy of a letter from Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia [Iran], 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. of 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, sent from Abou Sheher [Būshehr] and dated 20 April 1800. The letter describes Malcolm’s reception in Abou Sheher and attempts to contact the King [Shah] of Persia [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār], as well as the situation in Khorasan and the activities of Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrāni] of Afghanistan.
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- Copy of a Letter from Captain John Malcolm, Representative of the Government of India to Persia, to the Secret Committee
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- 1r:4v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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