Intelligence report from Persia
IOR/L/PS/9/76/369
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The record is made up of 1 item (2 folios). It was created in 1804. It was written in English. The original is part of the 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. .
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An intelligence report received from messengers sent by Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], to the Royal Camp in Persia [Iran].
The report covers developments in the war between Russia and Persia [Russo-Persian War, 1804-1813], describing the positions, strength, and actions of Russian and Persian troops around Erivan [Yerevan].
The report was enclosed in Manesty's letter to the Chairman of 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 dated 13 October 1804 (found in IOR/L/PS/9/76/368).
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- 1 item (2 folios)
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- English in Latin script
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- 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.
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- IOR/L/PS/9/76/369
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- 1804 (CE, Gregorian)
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- Russo-Persian War (1804-1813)Military intelligence
- People & organisations
- Shāh of PersiaCrown Prince of Persia
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- IOR/L/PS/9/76/369
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- Intelligence report from Persia
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- 1r:2v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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