‘Aden. Antiquities.’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, memoranda, 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. [Mumbai]. The main 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. ; 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; the Military Board of Bombay; 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. in Aden; and the Geographical Society at Bombay.

The item concerns the discovery at Aden of an inscription in Himyaritic, investigations into Himyaritic, and the future display of the inscribed stone.

Further information on the circumstances surrounding the finding of the inscription appears in IOR/F/4/2005/89508.The item contains a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 291/45, P.C. [Previous Communication] 4747’.

Extent and format

1 item (12 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 1003, and terminates at f 1014, 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/4/2087/96930

History of this record

Date(s)

22 Dec 1842-31 Dec 1844 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

InscriptionsAntiquities

Places

Aden

People & organisations

Government of Bombay, Military BoardPolitical AgentGovernment of BombayBombay Geographical Society

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‘Aden. Antiquities.’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2087/96930, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100098590037.0x000001> [accessed 17 July 2024]

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