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1. IOR/F/4/257/5648

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/257/5648
Title:
Attempts of the French to obtain possession of the Island of Cameran in the Red Sea
Scope & Content:
This item consists primarily of copies of correspondence and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the Governments of Bengal and Bombay concerning the purchase of the Island of Cameran [Kamaran, also spelt Kameran, Kumran, and Camran] by Syed Mohamed Akil [Sayyid Muḥammad Aqil al-...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 May 1806-6 Mar 1807
Extent:
1 item (132 folios)

2. IOR/F/4/416/10298

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/416/10298
Title:
‘Piracy and Murder committed in the Red Sea, on the American Ship Essex and her Crew, by Syed Mahomed Aukil in the year 1806’
Scope & Content:
The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and reports cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay concerning the Government of Bombay's investigations into the alleged acts of piracy and murder committed by Syeed Mohomed Aukil [Shaikh Sayyid Muḥammad...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Aug 1809-29 Oct 1811
Extent:
1 item (19 folios)

3. IOR/G/29/38, ff 1-233

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/G/29/38, ff 1-233
Title:
French intrigues in Persia and Attempts of the French to acquire the Island of Cameran in the Red Sea
Scope & Content:
The item consists of correspondence and extracts of papers relating to French influence and activities in the Red Sea (often referred to as the ‘Arabian Gulph’) and Persia [Iran], sent to the Chairman of the Court of Directors, Charles Grant, and the Secret Committee. Matters covered include: F...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
23 Sep 1804-14 Jan 1807
Extent:
1 item (233 folios)