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321. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 11

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 11
Title:
Letter no. 1941 of 1860 from Henry Lacon Anderson Esq., Acting Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay, to Captain James Felix Jones, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
This letter relates to a fine exacted from the Sheikh of Boka [Barka’, Oman] and approves of the Resident's proceedings. It also comments on the length of the Resident's dispatches.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 May 1860
Extent:
1 folio

322. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 24

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 24
Title:
Letter No. 1 of 1860 from Lieutenant R. W. [name unreadable], Commanding H. M. Schooner [name unreadable] to Commander William Balfour, Senior Naval Officer Commanding Persian Gulf Squadron
Scope & Content:
This letter concerns the capture of two bagaras [vessels], and the attempted escape of a batil [vessel] found to belong to Mahomed bin Said and lately used to convey troops against Bahrein [Bahrain].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jan 1860
Extent:
1 folio

323. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 3
Title:
Letter from Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident that the British Envoy approves of the steps he has taken in order to avert hostilities between Shaikh Hussein and Mustofa Koolee Khan Serteep.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Dec 1850
Extent:
1 folio

324. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 58

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 58
Title:
Letter No 371 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 a garrison transported for Karrack [Bandar-e Chārak] island has been sent back by Mirza Hassan Ally Khan, Governor of Bushire, as a result of their poor behaviour, and his fears over how they might treat the local inhabitants. It further mentions that Shaikh Nasir's w...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Nov 1851
Extent:

1 folio

325. IOR/R/15/1/126, f 66

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, f 66
Title:
Letter No 410 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 concerns the 'irregular seizure' of Shaikh Nasir's boat while in the employ of a British merchant. It reports that the Dureya Beggee and Mirza Hassan Ally Khan have called on the Resident to discuss the matter, as instructed by the authorities at Tehran.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Dec 1851
Extent:

1 folio

326. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 5-6

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 5-6
Title:
Letter from Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is requesting a condensed statement on the modes of taxation being levied in Fars province; it is explained that the British Envoy is making this request as a result of an intention by the Ameer-i-Nizam [Amir-i-Nizam] to raise the assessment of taxes throughout the Kingdom.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jan 1851
Extent:

2 folios

327. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 12-14

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 12-14
Title:
Letter (Office No 30 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 expansion, and consolidation of the power of Feerooz Meerza, Prince of Fars Province; it notes that Behbeham [Behbehān] is almost completely subjugated, but that Lars is still not under control. It is further reported that as a result of these military advances Shaikh ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Feb 1851
Extent:

3 folios

328. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 24-25

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 24-25
Title:
Letter No 74 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 Prince Feerooz Meerza, Governor of Fars, arrived at Bushire on the 26 March 1851. It describes the Resident's meeting with the prince a mile from the town, and names the officers that accompanied him. It notes that no matters of great importance have been discussed b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Mar 1851
Extent:

2 folios

329. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 26-27

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 26-27
Title:
Letter from Justin Sheil, HM Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Persia, Tehran to Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hennell, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident that he is now required to issue passports 'vise'd by the Persian authorities in Bushire' to British subjects wishing to travel into the Persian interior.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Mar 1851
Extent:

2 folios

330. IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 28-29

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/126, ff 28-29
Title:
Letter from Peter Stephen, Agent at Ispahan [Eşfahān], at Julpha to Colonel Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that two Armenian officers (Gorgeen Khan and Yaghool Khan) in the service of the Persian military have arrived at Ispahan [Eşfahān] for the purpose of enlisting 600 Armenian solders. It is noted that the officers have received their orders from the Ameer-i-Nizam [Amir-i-Ni...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Mar 1851
Extent:

2 folios