‘Persia. Private property in Bombay belonging to the estate of the late Abul Hussain Khan formerly Persian Minister for Foreign Affairs, which has been administered to by Mr Acland Hon[oura]ble Company’s Solicitor at this Presidency.~’ [‎340v] (26/50)

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The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence cited in, or enclosed with, an extract of a Political Letter 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. to the East India Company Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. , 30 September 1851.

The item relates to a debate between Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. at the Court of Persia [Iran], and William Acland, the Company's Solicitor, over the correct way of executing the will of Meerza Abul Hassan Khan Sheerazee [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Abū al-Ḥasan Khān Shīrāzī], former Persian Minister for Foreign Affairs. Points debated include:

• Whether Acland, as power of attorney, has the right to withdraw and reinvest all capital and interest from the estate
• Whether he can charge commission to do so
• How the money owed to the executors of the will should be divided and paid.

The item includes a copy of a petition from Meerza Abul Hassan Khan Sheerazee's grandsons, Mirza Hady Khan [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Hādī Khān] and Mirza Bankir Khan [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Bāqir Khān] (ff 331 verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. -332 recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. ), as well as quotes from the will (f 334) and copies of the power of attorney documents (ff 338-340 and ff 346-347).

The item also contains minutes by 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. Council members.

There are multiple spellings for individuals' names in the text.

Whilst the item contains copies of earlier material dating from March 1844, the majority of material dates from 1849-51.

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department', 'Draft No. 19 of 1852', 'Collection No 17 of No 71', and 'Examiner's Office'. Originally, the Collection number was given as '24' but this has been crossed out and replaced with '17'.

Extent and format

1 item (25 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item. The item also contains a table of contents (f 329), noting ‘No’, ‘From’, ‘To’, ‘Subject’, ‘Date & No. of Docu[men]t’ and ‘Date & No. of Cons[ultation]’.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 328, and terminates at f 352, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.

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English in Latin script

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