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2261. IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 83-90

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 83-90
Title:
Letter from Captain Thomas Perronet Thompson, 17th Light Dragoons, Soor [Ṣūr] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter contains a detailed response from Captain Thompson to criticisms made of his handling of the joint expedition against the Bani Bou Ali [Banī Bū ‘Alī] tribe. Enclosed is a translation of the summons presented to the tribe by the Imam of Mascat [Muscat], Sa‘īd bin Sultān Āl Sa‘īd, which ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Feb 1821
Extent:
7 folios

2262. IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 91-92

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 91-92
Title:
Letter from Major-General Lionel Smith, Camp at Beni Boo Ali to Lieutenant General Sir Charles Colville, Commander-in-Chief at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter contains a report on the second military expedition against the Beni Boo Ali [Banī Bū ‘Alī] tribe. It describes the force's victory, and provides details of casualties and prisoners taken.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Mar 1821
Extent:
2 folios

2263. IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 93-96

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 93-96
Title:
Letter from Major-General Lionel Smith, Camp at Soor [Ṣūr] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter contains a further report on the second military expedition against the Beni Boo Alli [Banī Bū ‘Alī] tribe. It details the return of the expedition to Soor [Ṣūr], and arrangements being made to transport the troops and captured chieftains back to Bombay. It further details the failed ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Mar 1821
Extent:
4 folios

2264. IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 97-107

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 97-107
Title:
Letter from Major-General Lionel Smith, at sea aboard the Byramgore to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter contains a report put together by the Major-General on the suitability of the town of Kishm [Qeshm], on the island of Kishme [Qeshm], as a base for a garrison and naval operations in the Persian Gulf. A number of alternative locations are examined by the author; he recommends they sti...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Apr 1821
Extent:
11 folios

2265. IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 108-111

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 108-111
Title:
Letter from Major-General Lionel Smith, Kishm [Qeshm] to Captain Deschamps, Commander of the Troops and Acting Political Agent at Kishme [Qeshm]
Scope & Content:
The letter consists of instructions concerning how the Acting Political Agent should manage the garrison at Kishme [Qeshm], along with guidance on how to interact with other powers in the region, particularly Persia. It outlines limitations he should respect with regard to undertaking operations ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Apr 1821
Extent:
4 folios

2266. IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 112-114

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 112-114
Title:
Letter from Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay to Andrew Jukes
Scope & Content:
The letter is forwarding information to aid Andrew Jukes once he takes up the post of Political Agent at Kishme [Qeshm]. Enclosed with the letter are the terms of engagement of the Francis Warden, which is to transport Mr Jukes to Kishme, and a list of stores (including tonnage) to be shipped abo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 May 1821
Extent:
3 folios

2267. IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 115-116

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 115-116
Title:
Letter from Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay to [Captain Deschamps], Acting Political Agent at Kishme [Qeshm]
Scope & Content:
The letter instructs the Acting Resident to gather intelligence relating to any signs of piracy and fort construction by the sea. It also includes instructions about what to do, and what not do, in the event piratical activity is uncovered.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Aug 1821
Extent:
2 folios

2268. IOR/R/15/1/24

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/24
Title:
Vol 24 Letters inward
Scope & Content:
This volume mainly contains letters on the implementation of the General Treaty of 1820 including a system of watch and cruise and what actions to take in case of suspected piracy. It also includes a letter from H R Durham, Assistant Political Agent, Qishm Island, to James Dow, Assistant Resident...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Mar 1821-1 Aug 1821
Extent:
1 volume, 5 items (22 folios)

2269. IOR/R/15/1/24, f 11

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/24, f 11
Title:
No. 1031 of 1821, Letter from Political Department, Bombay Castle to Assistant Surgeon, James Dow, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter giving copy of instructions issued to the Superintendent of Marine and Political Agent on how the cruisers allocated to enforce the stipulations of the treaty concluded by Major General Sir William Grant Keir with the 'petty Arab states', should act in various situations. These instructio...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jun 1821
Extent:
1 folio

2270. IOR/R/15/1/24, ff 1-3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/24, ff 1-3
Title:
Letter from H R Durham, Assistant Political Agent at Kishm, to James Dow, Assistant Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter discusses a letter from the Prince of Shiraz delivered by hand by Hussein Khan warning against the building of forts on the islands of Kish [Quishm] and Angar. Durham informed the messenger that a decision could not be made without reference to the Government in Bombay and that only ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Mar 1821
Extent:
2 folios

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