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11. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 57

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 57
Title:
Letter No 363 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that the fort and island of Karrack [Bandar-e Chārak] have been taken by the troops of the Dwrya Beggee; it describes how the island was taken by complete surprise. It notes that Shaikh Houssein and his family has fled the island with the son of Shaikh Nasir; the Resident ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Nov 1851
Extent:

1 folio

12. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 67

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 67
Title:
Letter No 418 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that Mowlah Beg – the Mohussil despatched to escort Hajee Abdool Mahomed, Mullikoo Tujjar, to Tehran – has been unavoidably detained at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Dec 1851
Extent:

1 folio

13. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 68

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 68
Title:
Letter No 419 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that Mahomed Haskim Khan was attacked while engaged in the siege of Fort Hurrum in Lar [Lār] by Bakir Marmaee, and defeated. It further reports that Mirza Hadee Khan of Jehramee has in consequence been subjected to torture to force him be pay out a large sum of money; it i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Dec 1851
Extent:

1 folio

14. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 19-20

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 19-20
Title:
Letter No 55 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting on the state of Southern Persia, which is described as being largely tranquil; the exceptions being Lar [Lār], and parts of Behbehan [Behbehān]. It is reported that Khoda Kurrum Khan and Khuleel Khan continue to defy the authority of Abbas Khan Sirdan. It mentions that M...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Mar 1851
Extent:

2 folios

15. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 21-22

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 21-22
Title:
Letter No 64 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that Shaikh Sultan ben Suggur [Sulṭān bin Saqr], Chief of the Joasmee tribe [Quwāsim], has broken a promise he made to the Resident; it notes that Sultan ben Suggur had promised not to send troops to the aid of Lingah [Bandar-e-Lengeh] under the guise of evacuating women ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Mar 1851
Extent:

2 folios

16. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 32-33

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 32-33
Title:
Letter (Office: No 99 of 1851) from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter reports on the Feerooz Merza's – the Prince of Fars Province – visit to Bushire, which he departed on 8 April 1851. It notes that throughout the visit the Prince has maintained that the principal object of his visit is the collection of revenue, and the suppression of robberies; the R...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Apr 1851
Extent:

2 folios

17. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 59-65

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 59-65
Title:
Letter No 409 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Lieutenant Colonel Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter is explaining the Resident's position with regard to the 'vexatious proceedings' of Mirza Hassan Ally Khan, Governor of Bushire. It explains that the Resident has refrained from protesting in order to obtain proof of the Governor's complicity with Abdool Mahomed in establishing a mono...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Dec 1851
Extent:

7 folios

18. IOR/R/15/1/126

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126
Title:
Vol 173: '1851/52 Residency in the Persian Gulf, English Correspondence No 5, Persia and Persian Coast'
Scope & Content:
The file consists of correspondence sent to and from the Bushire Residency; the principal correspondents being Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, and Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia. The main subject covered is therefore the int...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Dec 1850-24 Dec 1851
Extent:
1 volume, 36 items (69 folios)

19. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 43

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 43
Title:
Letter No 144 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns allegations made by Shaikh Hussan ben Jubbarah, Chief of Congoon, against Shaikh Yoosoof ben Moobarek, former Chief of Nabend; the former had accused the latter of piracy. It explains that the case is no longer worth pursuing, as the two are now in alliance since the latter lo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 May 1851
Extent:

1 folio

20. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 54

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 54
Title:
Letter No 265 of 1851 from Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at a Camp near Bushire to Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that Laristan [Lorestān] is becoming more disturbed as a result of the actions of Naer Oollah Khan. It further reports that the feud between Houssein Khan and Hyder Khan keeps Dashtee in a state of disorder, and that Bakir Khan of Tungistoon is inclined to resist the autho...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Aug 1851
Extent:

1 folio