‘Proceedings adopted in consequence of the depredations committed by the Joasmee pirates in the Persian Gulph’, Vol. 5. [‎386v] (360/404)

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This item consists mostly of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the governments of Bombay and Bengal. It is the fifth in a series of eight items on the subject of the alleged piracy of the Joasmee [ al-Qawāsim One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. , also referred to as Joassmee] (the others are: IOR/F/4/648/17850, IOR/F/4/649/17851 and 17852, IOR/F/4/650/17853, IOR/F/4/651/17855, and IOR/F/4/652/17856 and 17857). The main topics covered are:

Efforts to deal with piracy in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and the Indian Ocean, including:

• Reports of attacks on shipping by Joasmee pirates
• The views of Abdoollah ben Saood [‘Abdullāh bin Sa‘ūd Āl Sa‘ūd], Chief of the Wahabees [Emir of Diriyah], on Joasmee activities
• The efforts of the Imam of Muscat to subdue Ras Ul Khyma [Ra’s al-Khaymah].

The planned expedition (carried out in 1819) to destroy the maritime forces of the Arab tribes that are accused of piracy, including:

• Discussions regarding the required size and composition of the attacking force, and arrangements for its conveyance and provisioning
• Plans for cooperating with the Imam of Muscat, and for informing both Persian and Ottoman authorities of the expedition.

The arrangements to be put in place following the completion of the expedition, including:

• Discussions as to the future role that Britain should have in the Gulf, including information collected regarding the histories of the Arab tribes of the Gulf, and the populations and economies of several major ports of the Gulf and of Bahrein [Bahrain]
• Discussions as to the future role of the Imam of Muscat and of the Ottoman Empire in the Gulf region

The situation of Bahrein, including:

• The question of whether Bahrein has been providing assistance to the Joasmees
• Discussions as to the future of Bahrein, and the interests of both Persia and the Imam of Muscat in this.

The military campaign of Ibrahim Pacha [Ibrahim Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. Kavalali], Commander in Chief of Egyptian Forces, against the forces of Abdoollah ben Saood, and the mission of Captain George Forster Sadlier [Sadleir] to meet with Ibrahim Pacha and propose cooperation in an attack against Ras Ul Khyma.

The primary correspondents are: Sir Evan Nepean, President and Governor of Bombay in Council; Francis Warden, Chief Secretary 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. ; William Newnham, Acting Chief Secretary 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. ; William Bruce, Resident at Bushire; Captain Sadleir; and Abdoollah ben Saood.

The title page (f 207) of the item contains the following references: ‘PC 16, Draft 383, 1821/2’; ‘Vol: 5’; and ‘Examiner’s Office 1821’.

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1 item (202 folios)

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

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English in Latin script

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