‘Execution of Court’s orders directing the abolition of the Agency establishment at Mocha, suspended on the recommendation of the Supreme Government.’ [‎64r] (41/44)

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This item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the governments of Bengal and Bombay [Mumbai].

The item relates to the question of maintaining a 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 Mocha. 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. expresses its opinion that, due to the failure to develop trade with Abyssinia [Ethiopia] and of the costs of procuring coffee from Mocha, maintaining a 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 that port is not justified. In response, 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. presents arguments in favour of keeping a 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. , and discusses how coffee might be procured on more advantageous terms.

The title page (f 47) of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political No.3, 1817/18, Draft 127’ and ‘Examiner’s Office, March 1817’.

Extent and format

1 item (19 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at 47, and terminates at 65, 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 volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

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English in Latin script

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