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Archive Reference (shelfmark) IOR/L/PS Subject Fortifications Name Political Agent, Aden, 1839-1854

1. 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)

2. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 323-373

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 323-373
Title:
Aden Affairs
Scope & Content:
Copies of correspondence, minutes and other papers relating to British administration of Aden subsequent to its capture by the British in January 1839, chiefly instructions from the Government of India to Stafford Bettesworth Haines, Political Agent in Aden. The papers mainly concern: Arrangem...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Apr 1839-7 May 1839
Extent:
1 item (50 folios)

3. IOR/L/PS/5/376, ff 222-261

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/376, ff 222-261
Title:
Aden Affairs
Scope & Content:
Folios 223-240 chiefly comprise correspondence and minutes of senior legal, financial and administrative officials of the Government in Bombay [Mumbai], and the Secretary to the Government of India, with the Governor-General. The main subjects covered are: The legality of sending convicts to Ad...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 May 1839-4 Jul 1839
Extent:
1 item (40 folios)

4. IOR/L/PS/5/378, ff 92-136

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, ff 92-136
Title:
British Plans for the Fortification of Aden
Scope & Content:
Papers relating to affairs in Aden following the capture and occupation of the city by British forces, 19 January 1839. They notably cover the following: strengthening of port defences against piracy; control of traffic; vessels and cargo in the port; plans for the extension of fortifications an...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jul 1839-12 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 item (44 folios)

5. IOR/L/PS/5/386, ff 187-236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/386, ff 187-236
Title:
Aden Affairs
Scope & Content:
This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 66 of 1840, dated 25 August 1840. The enclosures are dated 25 July-25 August 1840 and consist of correspondence relating to the improvement of t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Aug 1840
Extent:
1 item (376 folios)

6. IOR/L/PS/5/415, ff 3-267

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/415, ff 3-267
Title:
‘Affairs of Aden’
Scope & Content:
Enclosures no. 2-93 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Governmentof Bombay, dated 30 November 1842. The enclosures are dated 20 September-30November 1842. The enclosures consist of copies ofcorrespondence relating to affairs in Aden, including: Withdrawal of the British stipend paid to ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1842
Extent:
1 item (265 folios)

7. IOR/L/PS/5/426, ff 317-422

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/426, ff 317-422
Title:
Aden Affairs
Scope & Content:
This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 96 of 1843, dated 30 December 1843. The enclosures are numbered 3-33 and are dated 25 November to 29 December 1843. Notes in red ink, dated 24 Oc...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Dec 1843
Extent:
1 item (106 folios)

8. IOR/L/PS/5/432, ff 617-671

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/432, ff 617-671
Title:
‘Affairs of Aden’
Scope & Content:
Enclosure nos. 2-22 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of Bombay, dated 28 September 1844. The enclosures are dated 9 August-28 September 1844. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in Aden including: Reports that an army led by the Imam of Sa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Sep 1844
Extent:
1 item (55 folios)

9. IOR/L/PS/5/433, ff 138-160

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/433, ff 138-160
Title:
Mail between Europe and Asia; Defences of Aden
Scope & Content:
Enclosure nos. 2-12 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of Bombay [Mumbai], dated 1 November 1844. The enclosures are dated 6 September-30 November 1844. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to: a request from the French Post Office for one of the iron b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Nov 1844
Extent:
1 item (23 folios)

10. IOR/L/PS/5/434, ff 204-231

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/434, ff 204-231
Title:
‘Affairs of Aden’
Scope & Content:
Enclosure nos. 2-14 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of Bombay [Mumbai], dated 24 January 1845. The enclosures are dated 22 November 1844-21 January 1845. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in Aden, including: the provision of coal to a F...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
24 Jan 1845
Extent:
1 item (28 folios)