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3671. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 104

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 104
Title:
Survey of the Cape of Aden
Scope & Content:
The survey indicates some elevation heights, the contours and quality of the terrain and its suitability or not for defences. Original was signed Robert Foster, Captain Engineers, Aden, 1 April 1839. Copied in the Chief Engineer Office, Bombay [Mumbai], 16 April 1839.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Apr 1839
Extent:
1 map sheet

3672. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 599

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 599
Title:
Plan and Section of the Fort at Munora at Kurachee
Scope & Content:
Plan and section of the fort at Munora [Manora] at Kurachee [Karachi], by Captain H C Harris, Field Engineer, Sinde [Sindh] Reserve Force (SRF). The scale of the plan is 40 feet to an inch; the scale for the section 25 feet to an inch.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Mar 1839
Extent:

1 plan sheet

3673. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 632

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 632
Title:
Compass Sketch of the Creek Leading to GHARRA
Scope & Content:
Sketch of the creek leading to Gharra [Gharo], represented on a ‘Scale of one Inch to the Mile, of 2040’ (the scale is stated, not drawn). By Lieutenants J Buckle and J S Greive IN [Indian Navy], Karrachi [Karachi], 21 March 1839. The sketch commences at ‘Munharo [Manora] Point’ (western side) ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1839
Extent:
1 map sheet

3674. IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 633

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, f 633
Title:
COMPASS SKETCH of the CREEK Conducting from Gisree to the Village of GAHRAH
Scope & Content:
Sketch of the creek leading to Gahrah [Gharo, also spelled Gharra in this item], as surveyed by Lieutenant J S Grieve, IN [Indian Navy]. Represented on a ‘Scale of 1 inch to the miles of 2040 yards’ (the scale is stated and also drawn on). The sketch commences at ‘Munharo [Manora] Point’ (west...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1839
Extent:
1 map sheet

3675. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 3-104

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 3-104
Title:
Aden Affairs
Scope & Content:
This item comprises copy correspondence, minutes and resolutions of the Bombay [Mumbai] Council, and other documents relating to arrangements for the civil government and administration, and strengthening of the military fortifications, of Aden by the British following their capture of the port ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1839-Apr 1839
Extent:
1 item (101 folios)

3676. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 105-108

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 105-108
Title:
General Orders. Head Quarters. Army of the Indus. Camp Larkana 4th March 1839
Scope & Content:
Copy of General Orders issued by Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Ronald Macdonald, Military Secretary, and Deputy Adjutant General HM Forces Bombay [Mumbai]. The orders concern the organisation and command structure of the Army of the Indus, henceforth to be under overall command of Lieutenant-Gene...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Mar 1839
Extent:
1 item (4 folios)

3677. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 109-112

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 109-112
Title:
'Notes on Memo. Submitted on Iron Steam Vessels'.
Scope & Content:
Copy of a memorandum regarding the unsuitability of iron steam vessels for use on the Euphrates and Indus rivers. (With a note in pencil, by unknown author, criticizing the tone of the memorandum and asking for another opinion).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c May 1839
Extent:
1 item (3 folios)

3678. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 113-142

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 113-142
Title:
Intelligence Forwarded by Sir Alexander Burnes Relating to Progress of the British Invasion of Afghanistan (First Anglo-Afghan War, 1839-1842)
Scope & Content:
Copies of intelligence despatches from Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Alexander Burnes, Envoy to Kelat [Kalat, also spelled Khelat in this volume], to William Hay Macnaghten, Envoy and Minister at Shah Shoojah’s Camp [Shah Shuja ul-Mulk], (copied to John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Mar 1839-20 Apr 1839
Extent:
1 item (29 folios)

3679. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 143-216

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 143-216
Title:
Persian Gulf Affairs: Incident at Bushire [Būshehr] and Egyptian Manoeuvres Regarding the Island of Bahrein [Bahrain]
Scope & Content:
Copies of correspondence and papers relating to the relocation of the British Residency at Bushire [Būshehr] to the island of Karrack [Khark, also known as Kharg] at the end of March 1839, and the events leading up to it, including: Deterioration of the Political Resident’s relations with Mirza ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Mar 1839-Apr 1839
Extent:
1 item (73 folios)

3680. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 217-322

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 217-322
Title:
Colonel Henry Pottinger’s Arrangements in Sinde [Sindh] Regarding the Advance of the Army of the Indus
Scope & Content:
Copies of correspondence, minutes and other documents chiefly relating to logistical and financial arrangements made by Colonel Henry Pottinger, Resident in Sinde [Sindh, also spelled Scinde and Sind in this volume], in connection with the Army of the Indus arriving and marching through Sinde (a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1839-May 1839
Extent:
1 item (105 folios)

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