‘Persian Gulf. Relative to the recovery of a gun boat belonging to Government thro’ the exertions of Lieutenant Carpendale Commanding the Sloop of war “Clive” and the co-operation of the Chief of Dashte.’
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This item consists of copies of correspondence, resolutions, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, dated 8 March 1858. The enclosures are dated 21 November 1857-8 March 1858. It is the first in...
7th Meerut Division. Transfer from Mesopotamia to Egypt
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The file contains memoranda and tables regarding arrangements for the transfer of 7th (Meerut) Division from Basra (also spelled Basrah), Mesopotamia, to Egypt. Notably covers: allotment, movement and routing of ships sent to Basra (via Fao) to collect the troops; details of fitting out, suppl...
The Punishment of the Chiefs of Bahrein and Aboothabee Using HMS Vigilant
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Despatch from the Foreign Department, Government of India, to the Secretary of State for India, No. 187 of 1868, dated 24 October 1868, including an abstract and enclosures numbered 3-4, dated 9-22 October 1868. The enclosures comprise a letter from the Secretary to the Government of Bombay to ...