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821. Foster 46

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 46
Title:
Fort St George, Madras. The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St Mary's Church. Artist(s): Lambert, George
Scope & Content:
Fort St. George, Madras, c.1731 The fort is shown as viewed from the sea. The Government buildings and the various parts of the fortifications stand out with great distinctness. To the left of the flag-tower is seen St. Mary’s Church (consecrated in 1680, and the first church to be erected by...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

822. Foster 48

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 48
Title:
Bombay. The E.I. Company warehouse is in the centre, the castle is on the right with Union Jack flying and a number of warehouse are on the left. The foreground is occupied by shipping with a large boat flying the Company's colours. Artist(s): Lambert,
Scope & Content:
Bombay, c.1731 In the centre of the picture is a large white building, with a high gateway surmounted by a coat of arms; this seems to be ‘the Bunder or Company’s Warehouses’ marked in Grose’s map (about 1760). In front, a pier projects into the harbour. On the right stands the castle, with the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1731
Extent:
1 Item

823. Foster 51

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 51
Title:
Scene on the Pearl River off Whampoa.
Scope & Content:
Scene on the Pearl River off Whampoa, c.1830 Low coastline showing buildings, two channels and the Whampoa Pagoda on the skyline. Junks, sampans and other boats anchored or sailing in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830
Extent:
1 Item

824. Foster 52

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 52
Title:
Dutch Folly Fort on the Pearl River near Canton.
Scope & Content:
Dutch Folly Fort on the Pearl River near Canton, c.1830 Houses on river bank in background; sampans, junks and other boats in the foreground.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1830
Extent:
1 Item

825. Foster 317

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 317
Title:
Fort St David, Madras. In the centre, a large ship, flying the East India Company's flag. Fort St David, on the shore to the left; on the extreme left a building with Dutch colours.. Artist(s): Swaine, Francis (fl. 1740-1783)
Scope & Content:
Fort St. David, Madras. Painted c.1763 In the centre, a large ship, flying the East India Company’s flag. Fort St. David, on the shore to the left; on the extreme left a building with Dutch colours. A small detached British fort is shown on the right. Fort St. David, situated near Cuddalore...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1763
Extent:
1 Item

826. Foster 866

Reference (shelfmark):
Foster 866
Title:
Boats on the River Ganges with the Rajmahal Hills beyond. Artist(s): D'Oyly, Sir Charles (1781-1845)
Scope & Content:
Boats on the River Ganges with the Rajmahal Hills beyond, c.1825. Oil on canvas; 20.5 by 27 cms. This is one of a group of eight paintings in oils, of slightly varying sizes, but arranged into two groups of four oils each in matching frames, from the collections of the Macnab of Macnab, all so...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1825
Extent:
1 Item

827. IO Album 39,4098

Reference (shelfmark):
IO Album 39,4098
Title:
'The Steam Vessels Depot from the West bank of the Tigris. Baghdad'. Copied by a draughtsman in the Quartermaster-General’s Office, Mahabaleshwar, in November 1855, from an original by Jones. Artist(s): Jones, James Felix (1813-1878), after
Scope & Content:
‘The Steam Vessels Depot from the West bank of the Tigris. Baghdad’. 12 by 22 cm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
1 Item

828. IOR/L/MIL/7/10333

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/7/10333
Title:
Collection 239/99 ‘Revision of contract for conveyances of troops and stores between India and the Persian Gulf.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the revision of contract for conveyances of troops and stores between India and the Persian Gulf. Correspondents include the Board of Trade, India Office, Government of India, Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of War Transport. Topics covered include:...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 October 1921-29 April 1944
Extent:
1 file (167 folios)

829. IOR/L/MIL/17/15/34

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/MIL/17/15/34
Title:
Despatch by Lieutenant-General R. Wapshare, C.B., C.S.I. on the Organization and Working of the East Persian Line of Communications. From 1st April 1918 to 15th January 1919
Scope & Content:
The file consists of a despatch from Lieutenant-General Richard Wapshare, General Officer Commanding, 4th (Quetta) Division to the Chief of General Staff, Army Headquarters, Delhi, dated 8 March 1919, concerning the organization and working of the East Persian line of communications, covering th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1919
Extent:

1 file (65 folios)

830. IOR/L/PS/12/953

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/953
Title:
Ext 4845/44 'Sir Ronald Cross'
Scope & Content:
This file contains a pair of telegrams between HM Ambassador, Cairo, and the Government of India regarding travel information for Sir Ronald Cross's (United Kingdom High Commissioner for Australia) travel throughout India and Pakistan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Oct 1944-28 Oct 1944
Extent:
1 file (2 folios)

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