‘Affairs of the Persian Gulf’

Content

The item consists of 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] to the East India Company Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. .

The first letter, dated 10 June 1845 and found at ff 442-446, provides a brief update on numerous events going on in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Enclosures to this letter which relate to these events can be found at: IOR/F/4/2122/100077; IOR/F/4/2122/100078; IOR/F/4/2122/100079; IOR/F/4/2122/100080; IOR/F/4/2122/100081; IOR/F/4/2122/100082; IOR/F/4/2122/100083; IOR/F/4/2122/100084; IOR/F/4/2122/100085; IOR/F/4/2122/100086; and IOR/F/4/2122/100087.

The second letter, dated 14 July 1845 and found at ff 446-450, also provides a brief update on numerous events going on in the Gulf. Enclosures to this letter which relate to these events can be found at: IOR/F/4/2122/100088; IOR/F/4/2122/100089; IOR/F/4/2122/100090; and IOR/F/4/2122/100091.

The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5061, Draft 29/46’, ‘Collection No. 23, Vol: 1’ and ‘Examiner's Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (10 folios)

Arrangement

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

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 441, and terminates at f 450, 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 item 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/4/2122/100076

History of this record

Date(s)

10 Jun 1845-14 Jul 1845 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Reports

Places

Persian Gulf

People & organisations

Government of BombayCourt of Directors

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