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111. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 8-10

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 8-10
Title:
Letter No 4 of 1823 from John Macleod, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushere [Bushire] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that a batille (a small sea going vessel) from Bahrain has been captured by HMS Sophie, under the command of Captain French; HMS Sophie is currently en route to Bombay with the captured vessel. It provides a statement outlining the history of events, as understood by the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Feb 1823
Extent:

3 folios

112. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 10v-11

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 10v-11
Title:
Letter No 6 of 1823 from John Macleod, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushere [Bushire] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that the Resident has presented the gifts supplied by the Bombay Government for the Imam of Muscat, the Shaikh of Bahrain, and the Shaikh of Bushire. It notes that Hoossien Ali Meerza [Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mirzā], Prince at Shiraz, is likely to be detained at Tehran for some tim...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Feb 1823
Extent:

2 folios

113. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 11v-12

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 11v-12
Title:
Letter No 7 of 1823 from John Macleod, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushere [Bushire] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Bombay Government that Mahomed Tahir, brother-in-law to the Nejamood Dowla, is proceeding to Bombay with presents for the Governor of Bombay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Feb 1823
Extent:

2 folios

114. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 12-30

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 12-30
Title:
Letter No 8 of 1823 from John Macleod, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushere [Bushire] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting the Resident's proceedings and findings from a recent trip to the Arabian coast. It outlines his visits to Rumss, Rassool Khyma [Ra's al-Khaymah], Jeziratool Humra, Umal Guwyn [Umm al Qaywayn], Eymaum [Ajman], and Sharga [Sharjah]. For each place he reports on the Shaikh ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Feb 1823
Extent:

19 folios

115. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 30v-31

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 30v-31
Title:
Letter No 9 of 1823 from John Macleod, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushere [Bushire] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Bombay Government that the Governor of Bushire is attempting to levy a duty of eight rupees on the export of horses, despite having received orders from Hoosein Ali Meerza [Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mirzā] not to levy such duties on British subjects. It notes that the Resident await...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Mar 1823
Extent:

2 folios

116. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 31-34

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 31-34
Title:
Letter No 4 of 1823 from John Macleod, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushere [Bushire] to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, General Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting on the state of the Residency house at Bushire. It outlines the terms of rent, includes a general description of the building, and makes detailed recommendations for repairs and improvements. It particularly notes any repairs made by William Bruce, the former Resident. Th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Mar 1823
Extent:

4 folios

117. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 43-44

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 43-44
Title:
Letter No 6 of 1823 from John Macleod, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushere [Bushire] to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to the Government, General Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter provides an itemised list of furniture purchased for the use of the Bushire Residency, including the cost of each item and a total, and provides explanations to justify the purchase of certain items.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1823
Extent:

2 folios

118. IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 91v-92

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, ff 91v-92
Title:
Letter No 1 of 1823 from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Gulf of Persia, at Muscat roads on board the HC Cruizer Aurora to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that the Resident has arrived at Muscat aboard the HC Cruizer Aurora, and that he has been received by Sa‘īd bin Sultān Āl Sa‘īd, the Imam of Muscat. It further notes that he has had a meeting with the Shaikh of Bushire; it reports that the Resident believes his visit to Mus...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Nov 1823
Extent:

2 folios

119. IOR/R/15/1/30, f 85v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/30, f 85v
Title:
Letter from Captain Henry Hardy, in Charge at Bushire, to the officer that may be at Muscat on his way as Resident in the Gulf
Scope & Content:
The letter is forwarding a copy and translation of a report from Merza Ali Ackha, agent at Sheraz [Shiraz], concerning Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mirzā's intentions to attack Bahrain. It is also informing him that the Senior Marine Officer, Captain Sealy, is at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Nov 1823
Extent:

1 folio