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11. IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 17-18

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 17-18
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Hajee Jassem, British Agent at Bahrain
Scope & Content:
This letter regards a vessel of Sahsah being compelled to sell its cargo to avoid paying 'double dues' to the Sheikhs of Bahrein [Bahrain]. Jones requests further information on whether the vessel voluntarily came into Bahrain or was compelled to do so, the latter being considered an act of piracy.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1859
Extent:
2 folios

12. IOR/R/15/1/146, f 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/146, f 2
Title:
Proclamation signed by Felix Jones, Political Agent with the Field Force and Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
Translation of the proclamation signed by Felix Jones, Political Agent with the Field Force and Resident in the Persian Gulf, originally written in Persian and read to the inhabitants of the Island of Karrack in the Persian Gulf [Kharg Island, Iran] and then attached to the Gate of the Fort for ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Dec 1856
Extent:
1 folio

13. IOR/R/15/1/170, ff 68-125

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/170, ff 68-125
Title:
'Persia - Head II - Subject 14'
Scope & Content:
Correspondence regarding the Persian Gulf Political Residency's responsibilities with regard to maritime peace; its relations with Persia and discussing in particular recent disorder on the Persian Coast and the decision of the Persian Authorities to cooperate for their suppression. Folio 122 i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Persian
Date Range:
16 Jun 1859-7 Dec 1861
Extent:
58 folios

14. IOR/R/15/1/150, f 13

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/150, f 13
Title:
Extract No. 266 from the Proceedings of the Governor General of India in Council in the Financial Department
Scope & Content:
The extract concerns a pension awarded to Bissembhur Ghose, Head Clerk of the Cawnpore [Kānpur] Executive Commissariat Office, and an enquiry from the Auditor General as to whether salaries of an acting appointment should be considered admissible when calculating someone's pension award; the Gov...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jan 1856
Extent:

1 folio

15. IOR/R/15/1/150, ff 19-20

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/150, ff 19-20
Title:
Circular No. 346 of 1856 from Captain James Felix Jones, Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The circular is conveying instructions regarding the temporary transfer of the Residency from the town to the harbour; the instructions concern the arrangement of accommodation for the guard, the transfer of treasury records, and the management of provisions.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Nov 1856
Extent:

2 folios

16. IOR/R/15/1/160, ff 10-23

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/160, ff 10-23
Title:
Memorandum no.368 from the Chief Secretary [to Government], to the Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The memorandum is a covering letter, distributing copies to the Residency in English, Hindustani and Malayalam, of Act no.21 of 1858, ‘for the regulation of Native Passenger Ships and Steam Vessels intended to convey Passengers on coasting voyages’, between India, and the Red Sea and Persian Gul...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, Hindustani, and Malayalam
Date Range:
17 Sep 1858
Extent:
14 folios

17. IOR/R/15/1/146, ff 3-5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/146, ff 3-5
Title:
Letter by Felix Jones, Political Agent with the Field Force and Resident in the Persian Gulf, to the Governor of the Town and District of Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains two related documents: Proclamation by Felix Jones, done on 9 December 1856 aboard of the Frigate Assaye, to the Governor of the Town and District of Bushire, informing him that the city has been seized and that he has time until the following day to surrender. Proclamation o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Dec 1856
Extent:
3 folios

18. IOR/R/15/1/157, f 183

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/157, f 183
Title:
Letter from Brigadier William Coghlan, Political Resident at Aden, to Commander Felix Jones, Resident in the Persian Gulph [Gulf]
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to investigations into the whereabouts of a fugitive from Ṣūr, charged with the kidnap of a Somali girl. Coghlan writes that the whereabouts of the accused man is unknown, and requests further details from the Resident about the case.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Sep 1856
Extent:
1 folio

19. IOR/R/15/1/160, f 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/160, f 2
Title:
Letter no.555 of 1857 (Political Department) from Commander Felix Jones, Political Agent Persian Field Force, Civil Commissioner & Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Lacon Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to salary payments made to sweepers at the Residency in Bushire, and whether these should be paid from the Residency’s civil or military accounts.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Sep 1857
Extent:
1 folio

20. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 7

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 7
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones I. N., Political Resident Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Commander William Balfour I. N., Senior Indian Naval Officer Commanding Persian Gulf Squadron Bassidore [Bāsaʽīdū]
Scope & Content:
Political Department Report No. 8 of 1860, this letter instructs Commander Balfour to call upon the Sheikhs [Shaikhs] of Bokha [Barkā’, Oman] and Himreeah [Hamriyah] to comply with the demands of Hajee Yacoob, Agent at Shargah [Sharjah].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1860
Extent:
1 folio

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