‘Egyptian Mission. Proceedings of Government in connection with the Mission by the Viceroy of Egypt of His Excellency Bechet Aga to Muskat and Bahrein. Vol: 2’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, memoranda, resolutions, and consultations 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. . 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. ; Beghet Agha [Bahjat Āghā; also spelt Behjet and Behget], an agent of the Pacha [Pāshā] of Egypt [‘Abbās Ḥilmī Pāshā]; 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; and the Bombay Steam Navigation Company. It is the second in a series of two items about missions from Egypt.

The item concerns a mission of Beghet Agha, who was commissioned by the Pacha to purchase horses in Bahrein [Bahrain]. The item discusses his arrival in Aden, onward journey to Bombay [Mumbai], and charter of a steamer from the Bombay Steam Navigation Company to take him and his entourage to Muscat, Bahrein, Aden, and Suez. 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. are advancing him money and providing coals for the steamer.

The item contains a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft No 653_1853’ and ‘Collection No. 20 of No. 50 of 1853’.

Extent and format

1 item (27 folios)

Arrangement

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

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 476, and terminates at f 502, 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/4/2519/144526

History of this record

Date(s)

1 Mar 1853-21 Apr 1853 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

SteamshipsHorsesExpenses

Places

AdenBombay

People & organisations

Wāli of Egypt and SudanGovernment of BombayPolitical Agent

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‘Egyptian Mission. Proceedings of Government in connection with the Mission by the Viceroy of Egypt of His Excellency Bechet Aga to Muskat and Bahrein. Vol: 2’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2519/144526, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100108814129.0x000001> [accessed 2 October 2024]

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