Letter from Jonathan Lovett to Cheragh Aly Khan
IOR/L/PS/9/76/380
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The record is made up of 1 item (4 folios). It was created in 30 Jun 1803. 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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A copy of a letter from Jonathan Henry Lovett, Resident in Bushire [Bushehr], to Cheragh Aly Khan [Chirāgh ‘Alī Khān Navā’ī, Vizier to the Prince-Governor A Prince of the Royal line who also acted as Governor of a large Iranian province during the Qājār period (1794-1925). of Fars], sent from Bushire and dated 30 June 1803.
Lovett laments the death of Hajee Khaleel Khan [Ḥājī Muḥammad Khalīl Khān Qazvīnī, Persian Ambassador to India], expresses hope for continued friendly relations between Britain and Persia [Iran], and thanks Cheragh Aly Khan for his efforts to maintain the relationship.
A postscript states that Lovett is ready to be summoned to the Court of Persia at any time but suggests transmitting the letter from the Governor-General of Bengal concerning the death of Hajee Khaleel Khan to Court without delay.
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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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- Letter from Jonathan Lovett to Cheragh Aly Khan
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