‘Persian Gulf Application from certain Persian Merchants submitted by the Gentleman in Charge of the Consulate of Persia for certain modifications in the Rules [etc.] relating to passengers to the Persian Gulf in vessels of, the Indian Navy.-’

Content

The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, resolutions and minutes, cited in, or enclosed with, extracts of a Political Letter 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. , 15 January 1856. A copy of this letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2641/169196, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the eleventh in a series of twelve items on events in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

The item contains a letter to 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. from Meerza Mahomed Sadick [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Muḥammad Ṣādiq], Acting Consul of Persia [Iran], forwarding a request from Persian merchants to Lord Elphinstone, Governor and President in Council, Bombay. The merchants request that, to improve private travel between Bombay [Mumbai] and the Gulf on Company vessels, Government appoint a single officer to receive travel applications and also introduce an option for second class travel.

The matter is referred to Rear-Admiral Sir Henry John Leeke, Commander in Chief of the Indian Navy, who responds referring to sections of the Naval Pay and Audit Code (extracts of which are included).

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. 's response to Leeke and to Meerza Mahomed Sadick are also included in the item.

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', Draft Number '633 [18]56', 'Collection No. 1 of No. 1 of 1856.', 'Vol: 11', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was given as '5' but this has been crossed out and replaced with '1'.

Extent and format

1 item (9 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 (f 594), noting ‘No’, ‘From’, ‘To’, ‘Subject’, ‘Date and No. of Docu[men]t’ and ‘Date and No. of Consul[tation]’.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 593, and terminates at f 601, 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/4/2641/169206

History of this record

Date(s)

18 Sep 1855-17 Nov 1855 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Travel

People & organisations

Government of BombaySuperintendent of the Indian Navy

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‘Persian Gulf Application from certain Persian Merchants submitted by the Gentleman in Charge of the Consulate of Persia for certain modifications in the Rules [etc.] relating to passengers to the Persian Gulf in vessels of, the Indian Navy.-’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2641/169206, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100109083210.0x000001> [accessed 17 July 2024]

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