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Siege of Herat [‎338v] (6/26)

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/5/131, ff 336-348

The record is made up of 1 item (13 folios). It was created in 15 Jul 1838. It was written in English and Russian. 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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Enclosure nos. 2-4 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of India, dated 15 July 1838. The enclosures are dated 17 April-23 June 1838.

Enclosure no. 3 (ff 339-43) consists of a report by the Russian Agent [Yan Vitkevich/Jan Prosper Witkiewicz] on his mission to Candahar [Kandahar] and Cabool [Kabul], and his diplomatic meetings with the Emir of Afghanistan [Dūst Muḥammad Khān Bārakzāy]. The enclosure is in Russian.

Enclosure no. 4 (ff 345-47) consists of a report by the 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. at Herat, Major Elliot D’Arcy Todd, on the continuing Persian siege of Herat, unsuccessful peace negotiations between Herat and Persia [Iran], and perceived Russian encouragement of Persian actions.

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IOR/L/PS/5/131, ff 336-348
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Siege of Herat
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336r:338v, 344r:348v
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