‘Persian Gulf. Relative to certain vessels employed in the – Vol: 3’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, resolutions, 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. . These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2324/120974. 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. ; Major Samuel Hennell, 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Lieutenant Stradling; Major Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, 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. in Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. [Ottoman Iraq]; and Lieutenant Alan Hyde Gardner, Senior Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . It is the third in a series of six items on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

The item concerns:

• Rawlinson’s request for one or two vessels of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Squadron to be dispatched to Mohumrah [Khorramshahr] to help him to support British trade at Mohumrah
• The East India Company brig Euphrates running aground near the island of Karrak [Khark Island] and the good conduct of the pilot of the Euphrates , Hajee Yacoob [Ḥājjī Ya‘qūb], as well as the aid offered by the inhabitants and the shaikh of Karrak
• A plan for the East India Company sloop of war Elphinstone ’s cruise around the Gulf, including instructions for when she reaches Asseeloo [Bandar-e Asaluyeh] and Debaye [Dubai].

The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft no 776/49’, ‘Coll[ection] 13’, and ‘Collection No 3 of No 29’.

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 1004, and terminates at f 1025 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/4/2324/120976

History of this record

Date(s)

19 Dec 1848-3 Mar 1849 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

ShipwrecksNaval affairsTours

Places

KarrakMohumrah

People & organisations

Senior Naval Officer in the Persian GulfGovernment of BombayPolitical Resident

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