‘Aden. Detention of a Kotia named Runchore Pursand by the Hon’ble Company’s Brig of War “Euphrates”. Vol: 12.’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters 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]. The correspondents are: 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. ; Captain Stafford Bettesworth Haines, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Aden; Augustus Le Messurier, Advocate General at Bombay; Lieutenant Alexander Henry Gordon, Commanding the Honourable Company’s brig of war Euphrates ; and Commander Carless, Senior Naval Officer at Aden. It is the twelfth in a series of seventeen items on the trade in enslaved people (the others are IOR/F/4/2112/99462, IOR/F/4/2112/99463, IOR/F/4/2112/99464, IOR/F/4/2112/99465, IOR/F/4/2112/99466, IOR/F/4/2112/99467, IOR/F/4/2112/99468, IOR/F/4/2112/99469, IOR/F/4/2112/99470, IOR/F/4/2112/99471, IOR/F/4/2112/99472, IOR/F/4/2112/99474, IOR/F/4/2112/99475, IOR/F/4/2112/99476, IOR/F/4/2112/99477, and IOR/F/4/2112/99478).

The item concerns the seizure of the kotia [kutiyya] Runchore Parsand by Lieutenant Gordon because there were three enslaved women on board. The circumstances of why the women were on board is discussed, and the item contains depositions from those involved in the case.

The item contains a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 872/45, P.C. [Previous Communication] 5013, Collection No 1 of No 55’.

Extent and format

1 item (22 folios)

Arrangement

The documents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of the item to the rear.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 202, and terminates at f 223, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/2112/99473

History of this record

Date(s)

1844-1845 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Seizure of vessels and cargoesSlave trade

Places

AdenBerbera

People & organisations

Senior Naval Officer at AdenPolitical AgentGovernment of Bombay

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‘Aden. Detention of a Kotia named Runchore Pursand by the Hon’ble Company’s Brig of War “Euphrates”. Vol: 12.’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2112/99473, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100098425956.0x000001> [accessed 4 October 2024]

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