‘Muscat. Native Agent-’

Content

The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes, and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, extracts from Bombay [Mumbai] Political Consultations, 1844-45. The papers contained in this item are partial enclosures to a Political Letter sent 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. 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. , 14 July 1845. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2122/100076, alongside details of further enclosures.

The item relates to the death of Reuben bin Aslan, Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Muscat, in May 1844 and the subsequent arrangements made to replace him. The item contains:

• Correspondence on the temporary appointment of Hajee Yacoob [Ḥājjī Ya‘qūb] as Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Muscat, arranged by Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
• Hennell’s recommendations for a suitable permanent replacement and the Government of Bombay’s wish that a member of Reuben bin Aslan’s [Rūbin bin Aṣlān] family should be appointed
• A number of applications for the position from various individuals, each outlining their qualifications and experience as well as any previous service to the British undertaken by their family members
• The Government of Bombay’s discussions on the suitability of each applicant
• Correspondence from Reuben bin Aslan’s widow requesting financial aid 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. and claiming that her family is owed three months of her husband’s salary
• Correspondence from Reuben bin Aslan’s daughter, Sarah ibna Aslan [Sārah bint Aṣlān], requesting financial aid and that her husband, Hiskael Yusoof [Ḥizqīl bin Yūsuf], should be appointed as her father’s successor
• Correspondence naming Hiskael Yusoof as the new Acting Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Muscat on several conditions
• The subsequent arrangements made with regards to: Hiskael Yusoof’s salary; the salary owed to Hajee Yacoob; and the salary of Moollah Houssoin [Mullā Ḥusayn], Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Shargah [Sharjah].

Principal correspondents include: Hiskael Yusoof; Hennell; and 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. .

Multiple spellings appear for the names of multiple people. In particular, ‘Reuben’ is often rendered as ‘Rubil’ and ‘Aslan’ is often rendered as ‘Uslan’.

The vast majority of the material dates from 1844-45. However, one applicant includes a copy excerpt from The Bombay Courier , which dates from 1804, in his application.

The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5061, Draft 29/46, Coll[ection]: 23, Vol: 16’, ‘Collection No. 4 of No. 76’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (74 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item. The item also contains a table of contents (ff 534-540), noting ‘No.’, ‘From’, ‘To’, ‘Subject’, ‘Date & No. of document’, and ‘Date & No. of Cons[ultation]’.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 533, and terminates at f 606, 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/4/2122/100091

History of this record

Date(s)

28 Jul 1804-9 Jul 1845 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

FamilyEmploymentJob applicationsDeathPensions

Places

Muscat

People & organisations

Political ResidentGovernment of BombayNative Agent

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