‘Slave Trade’ [‎873r] (33/60)

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This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, minutes, and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, political letters 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]. The correspondents are: 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. ; the Government of India; 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. . It is the first in a series of five items concerning the trade in enslaved people (the others are IOR/F/4/2033/92120, IOR/F/4/2034/92121, 92122, and 92123).

The item concerns:

• The liabilities of British subjects at Muscat concerning enslaved people
• The rescue of an Indian girl who was sold at Muscat by the sister of the Imam of Muscat [Sayyid Sa’id bin Sultan Al Bu Sa’id]
• The importation of six enslaved people from Zanzibar into Mandavee [Mandvi]
• The prevalence of the trade in enslaved people in Portuguese settlements in India
• The punishment of those convicted of importing enslaved people into Aden
• The rescue of Indian children kidnapped and sold at Muscat
• Possible penalties for boats carrying enslaved people in the Red Sea or Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
• The agreement between the Imam of Muscat and the French at Bourbon [Réunion] about importing free labourers into Bourbon.

The enclosures to the letters in this item are contained in the subsequent items.

The item includes a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 253, P.C. [Previous Communication] 4278, [Season 18]44’, ‘Vol: 1’, and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (27 folios)

Arrangement

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

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 860 and terminates at f 886, 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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