Persian Gulf Affairs [‎338v] (312/362)

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This part of the volume consists of 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. 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 31 of 1842, dated 31 March 1842. The enclosures mostly consist of correspondence sent to and from the Secretary to 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. , dated 5 July 1841 to 24 March 1842, concerning affairs in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and Zanzibar.

The main correspondent is the Officiating Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Other correspondents include: the Secretary to the Government of India; HM Consul and HC [Honourable Company] Agent at Muscat; and the Superintendent of the Indian Navy.

The enclosures discuss matters including:

• The approval of the Officiating Resident and 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. of the conduct of Lieutenant-Colonel Davis [also spelled Davies in this part of the volume] and the troops under his command while stationed at Karrack [Kharg Island]
• Rules for the guidance of British vessels visiting the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. published 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. , and the question of whether, under the Commercial Treaty recently concluded between Britain and Persia [Iran], any alterations or additions should be made to these rules
• 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. ordering the discontinuance of the appointment of the Superintendent of the Coal Department at Karrack
• The recommendation of HM Envoy and Minister to Persia that three orphans, children of two British men who had been in the public service and died in Persia, may be provided for, in consideration of the service rendered by their fathers
• The reported misconduct of the Commander of the East India Company schooner Emily and his subsequent dismissal
• The appointment of Lieutenant Arnold Burrowes Kemball as Assistant to the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and his passage to Karrack on board the Company schooner Mahi
• The circumstances which led to the removal of the flag staff from the top of Robert Norsworthy's house at Zanzibar
• The desertion of three of the crew of the English brig Maria , who afterwards entered the service of the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat.

The enclosures also include copies of letters containing intelligence from Persia from the News Writer The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping. at Shiraz, and a report on the state of affairs 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] from 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. 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. .

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1 item (181 folios)

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There is an abstract of contents of the despatch, numbered 1-65, on folios 184-195. 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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