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1. IOR/L/PS/5/160, ff 3-397

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/160, ff 3-397
Title:
‘Affairs of Afghanistan’
Scope & Content:
Enclosure nos. 2-161 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Government of India, dated 20 August 1841. The enclosures are dated 5 June-20 August 1841, and contain for reference material dated 5 September 1840-4 June 1841. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to the Fi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Aug 1841
Extent:
1 item (395 folios)

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 526-576

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/375, ff 526-576
Title:
Aden Affairs
Scope & Content:
Copies of correspondence and minutes relating to affairs in Aden subsequent to the capture of the port by the British in January 1839. The papers notably cover: Report (ff 529-550) of Captain Robert Foster, Engineers, Military Department, dated 16 April 1839, submitted to Lieutenant-Colonel Ed...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
May 1839
Extent:
1 item (50 folios)

5. IOR/L/PS/5/376, ff 45-86

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/376, ff 45-86
Title:
Persian Gulf Affairs
Scope & Content:
The item mainly relates to affairs in the Persian Gulf. It chiefly comprises copies of despatches of Captain Samuel Hennell, Political Resident, Persian Gulf, to John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Bombay [Mumbai], with relevant enclosures, such as letters to and from Hennell, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Apr 1839-12 Jun 1839
Extent:
1 item (42 folios)

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. IOR/L/PS/5/386, ff 13-96

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/386, ff 13-96
Title:
Karrack Affairs
Scope & Content:
This part of the volume consists of enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay Secret Department to the Secret Committee, Number 60 of 1840, dated 7 August 1840. The enclosures are dated 8 May-7 August 1840. They consist of correspondence relating to Karrack [Kharg, also written as ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Aug 1840
Extent:
1 item (84 folios)

9. 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)

10. IOR/L/PS/5/414, ff 40-99

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/414, ff 40-99
Title:
Fortifications of Aden
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 124 of 1842, dated 31 October 1842. The enclosures, numbered 3-11, concern proposed plans for fortifications to protect Aden against attack. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Oct 1842
Extent:
1 item (60 folios)