Letter No. 120 of 1839 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The letter is informing the Resident that it is the policy of the British Government to cultivate friendly relations with whoever holds power in Muscat.
Letter No. 593 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The letter is acknowledging the receipt of a report from the Resident indicating that Shaikh Sultan ben Suggur [Sulṭān bin Saqr] has abandoned his plans of attacking the Shahabeen tribe. It further instructs him to encourage the 'Chiefs of Arabia' to resist Egyptian encroachment into Oman.
Circular No. 560 of 1839 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf.
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The circular is informing the Resident of the circumstances in which British troops can be deployed in foreign territory.
Letter No. 803 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The letter is informing the Resident that the Bombay Government approves of his efforts to renew the truce for the duration of the upcoming pearl fishing season.
Letter No. 1796 from ... (illegible) , Acting Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The letter is conveying the approval of the Bombay Government over the Resident's proceedings with respect to his efforts to extend the prohibition of the slave trade in the Persian Gulf.
Letter No. 1626 of 1839 from Lestock Robert Reid, Acting Chief Secretary to the Government, General Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The letter is attaching a proclamation of the same date declaring that Sir James Rivell Carnac has assumed the office of Governor of Bombay.
Letter No. 1132 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The letter is instructing the Resident to report on the proceedings of the Chief of Shunas (also spelt Shinas and Sheenas in this item), and to make a certain adjustment in the Military Department. One enclosure; translated substance of a letter from the Native Agent at Muscat to the Persian Se...
Letter No. 1646 from Lestock Robert Reid, Acting Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The letter is enclosing a copy of a treaty of commerce recently negotiated — but not yet in force — by Captain Cogan between Britain and the Sultan/Imam of Muscat, Seid Syeed bin Sultan [Sa‘īd bin Sultān Āl Sa‘īd], for the Resident's guidance.
