Turkish Arabia Affairs [‎295v] (12/28)

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This item comprises copies of enclosures to a despatch 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. [Mumbai] Secret Department to the Secret Committee Pre-1784, the Committee responsible for protecting East India Company shipping. Post-1784, its main role was to transmit communications between the Board of Control and the Company's Indian governments on matters requiring secrecy. , Number 68 of 1847, dated 5 August 1847. The enclosures are dated 9-23 June1847 (although some internal copy documents date back to 1 June 1847).

The primary documents are letters from Major Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, 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. in Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. [Ottoman Iraq], to Arthur Malet, Secretary to the Government, Bombay, enclosing his correspondence with Lord Cowley [Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley, known as Lord Cowley 1847-1857], HM Minister Plenipotentiary at Constantinople [Istanbul, Ottoman Empire], and relevant associated letters.

The subjects covered notably include:

• Attainment by Rawlinson of adjustments to disproportionate [Ottoman] fixed rate tariffs on imports and exports
• Return of refugee Kurdish Prince, the Meer of Rowanduz [Mir of Rawandiz] to Turkey, following the mediation of HM Consul at Tabriz, and restoration of good relations with Nejib Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. [Mehmed Necib Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. also known as Muhammad Najib Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. ], Governor of Baghdad
• Arrival of the new Persian [Iranian] Consul in Baghdad and his formal reception by the Governor of Baghdad
• Notice of the Treaty between the Courts of Constantinople and Tehran, to be signed by the Porte [Ottoman Empire] in Erzeroom [Erzurum], forwarded to Rawlinson for information
• Intelligence relating to the ‘intimidating’ activities in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. by a deputation led by the Sultan’s Chamberlain, notably its efforts to persuade the rulers of Bahrein [Bahrain], Muscat and Koweit [Kuwait] to place their ships under the Turkish flag; and Turkish engineer’s survey of the town and vicinity of Mohamerah [Khorramshahr, formerly Mohammerah], for transmission to Constantinople
• The arrival of Lieutenant Arnold Burrowes Kemball in Baghdad to cover for Rawlinson whilst the latter takes a leave of absence for three months, journeying from Kermanshah to Moosul [Mosul]
• The application of Turkish passport regulations to cover all foreigners and the prospective impact on religious pilgrims from Georgia and India next season.

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1 item (14 folios)

Arrangement

There is an abstract of contents of the despatch, numbered 1-3, on folio 291. These numbers are repeated for reference on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of the last folio of each enclosure.

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