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Name Government of Bengal, 1765-1947

1. IOR/F/4/92/1850

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/92/1850
Title:
'Muscat: Captain D. Seton appointed Resident to the Imaun vice Mr Bogle deceased'
Scope & Content:
This item consists of extracts of correspondence and other papers relating to the appointment of British officials at Muscat and relations with the Imam of Muscat more generally. The extracts mostly concern the appointment of Captain David Seton as Resident in Muscat, including his instructions ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jan 1800-10 Jun 1801
Extent:
1 item (18 folios)

2. IOR/F/4/92/1853

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/92/1853
Title:
Mehedy Aly Khan, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
This item consists of correspondence and extracts of correspondence relating to the appointment and work of Mehedi [Mahdi - also written Mehedy] Ali Khan as Resident at Bushire. The correspondence consists mostly of political and commercial letters between the Government of Bombay and the Govern...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Aug 1798-25 Mar 1801
Extent:
1 item (23 folios)

3. 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)

4. IOR/F/4/257/5650

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/257/5650
Title:
The French Brig La Vigilante with her Crew delivered over to the Imaum of Muscat to enable him by her restoration to appease the resentment of the French excited by his having compelled the Brig to leave the Cove of Muscat which led to her capture by His Majesty's Ship Concorde
Scope & Content:
This item consists primarily of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the governments of Bengal and Bombay. The letters are principally directed between the Government of Bombay, the Government of Bengal, and the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat [Āl Bū...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jul 1806-20 Feb 1808
Extent:
1 item (111 folios)

5. IOR/F/4/258/5651

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/258/5651
Title:
‘Disputes between Sir Harford Jones and Mr Manesty – and insubordinate conduct of the latter.’
Scope & Content:
The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the Governments of Bombay and Bengal. The primary subjects are: • The concerns of the governments of Bengal and Bombay about the behaviour of Samuel Manesty, Resident at Busso...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 May 1798-31 Jul 1807
Extent:
1 item (216 folios)

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. IOR/F/4/290/6518

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/290/6518
Title:
Captain Rudland deputed to the Gulph [Gulf] of Arabia on a political and commercial Mission, assisted by Mr. Benzoni an Italian.
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 and the Government of Bengal. The item relates to the decision to re-establish a Resident or Agent of the East India Company at Mocha in or...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Feb 1803-15 Apr 1809
Extent:
1 item (60 folios)

10. IOR/F/4/343/7960

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/343/7960
Title:
The Residencies of Muscat and Bushire consolidated in the person of Mr N. H. Smith, who has in consequence been granted an additional allowance of 500 R p m [Rupees per mensem]. Messrs Babington and Jas. Williams appointed his Assistants.
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Governments of Bombay and Bengal. The principal correspondent is the Government of Bombay. The main event discussed is the consolidation of the Political Residency at Muscat and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Feb 1808-29 Aug 1810
Extent:
1 item (32 folios)