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401. IOR/F/4/258/5652

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/258/5652
Title:
‘Mr Manesty’s explanation respecting the pecuniary Advances made by him to Individuals from the Public Treasury at Bussorah.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay. It relates to the attempts of Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra, also occasionally referred to as Bussorah], to transfer to the East India Company’s account the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Apr 1795-31 Jul 1807
Extent:
1 item (42 folios)

402. IOR/F/4/258/5653

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/258/5653
Title:
‘Instructions for the guidance of Mr Manesty’s conduct in the event of hostilities between Great Britain and the Ottoman Porte.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Governments of Bengal and Bombay. The primary subjects are: • The outbreak of war between Britain and the Ottoman Empire, and the implications for Britain’s relati...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1807-Feb 1808
Extent:
1 item (38 folios)

403. IOR/F/4/258/5655

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/258/5655
Title:
‘Cession by the King of Persia to the French of the Port of Gombroon.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the governments of Bengal and Bombay. It concerns news of French activities in Persia and the Gulf, and the measures to be taken to protect British interests. In particu...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jun 1807-Mar 1808
Extent:
1 item (93 folios)

404. IOR/F/4/259/5658

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/259/5658
Title:
‘The sum of 10,000 rupees granted to Captain Seton to enable him to build a House for the Residency at Muscat. The amount of the intended increase to the Resident’s Allowances will be determined by the Bengal Government’
Scope & Content:
The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay. The item relates to the salary and allowances of Captain David Seton, the Resident at Muscat, with particular mention of Seton's request f...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1804-20 Feb 1808
Extent:
1 item (13 folios)

405. IOR/F/4/259/5659

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/259/5659
Title:
‘Assassination of Ali Pasha of Bagdad – temporary succession to the Pashalick, of Soleeman his nephew and Chief Minister – Conduct of Mr Manesty in resolving, without authority, to support Soleeman against Eusuph Pasha, in the probable event of the latter being nominated to the Pashalick by the Ottoman Government’
Scope & Content:
The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the Government of Bombay. The item is concerned with the assassination of Ali Pasha, Governor of Bagdad [Baghdad], and the interference of Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bus...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Aug 1807-5 Mar 1808
Extent:

1 item (40 folios)

406. IOR/F/4/259/5660

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/259/5660
Title:
‘Appointment of Mr Claudius James Rich to be Resident at Bagdad – Mr Hine allowed the option of resuming his former situation of Assistant to the Residency and to discharge it’s Medical duties – Application from Mr Rich regarding his allowances submitted to the Court’s favourable consideration.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay. The item relates to the appointment of Claudius James Rich to the position of Resident at Bagdad [Baghdad]; the importance of maintaining...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jan 1804-7 Sep 1808
Extent:
1 item (33 folios)

407. IOR/F/4/288/6499

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/288/6499
Title:
‘The recommendations from Sir Harford Jones in favour of Coja Mokiel Ibn Minas (the Company’s linguist at Baghdad) and Coja Owannes Pitcairn (lately Sir Harford’s secret agent in Persia) submitted to the Court’s liberal attention.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists of copies of correspondence enclosed with letters from the Government of Bombay. It concerns requests from Claudius James Rich, Resident at Baghdad, and his predecessor Sir Harford Jones, for allowances to be granted to Coja Mokiel Ibn Minas [Khwaja Mikayil bin Minas Baghdadi],...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Sep 1808-15 Apr 1809
Extent:
1 item (10 folios)

408. IOR/F/4/288/6500

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/288/6500
Title:
‘Relative to the allowances of Captain Seton as Resident at Muscat’
Scope & Content:
The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence, memoranda and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay. It concerns the allowance of Captain David Seton, Resident at Muscat, and includes: A request from Seton for an increase in his allowance, and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jul 1805-31 Jan 1810
Extent:
1 item (13 folios)

409. IOR/F/4/288/6503

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/288/6503
Title:
‘Depredations committed by the Joasmee pirates in violation of the Treaty of Peace concluded with them in 1806. An expedition authorised by the Supreme Government for their suppression.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Governments of Bengal and Bombay. It concerns reports of piracy carried out by the Joasmee [Qawasim], and the deliberations of the governments of Bombay and Bengal ov...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Mar 1806-30 Aug 1809
Extent:
1 item (100 folios)

410. IOR/F/4/288/6505

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/288/6505
Title:
‘Recovery of the remainder of the Hector’s cargo plundered at Busheab represented as improbable.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence and memoranda cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay. It concerns the cargo plundered from the Hector by the Sheikh of Busheab [Shaikh of Nakhīlū], and the possibility of recovering the cargo or the balance ou...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jul 1808-30 Aug 1809
Extent:
1 item (4 folios)

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