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51. IOR/R/15/1/160, ff 10-23

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/160, ff 10-23
Title:
Memorandum no.368 from the Chief Secretary [to Government], to the Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The memorandum is a covering letter, distributing copies to the Residency in English, Hindustani and Malayalam, of Act no.21 of 1858, ‘for the regulation of Native Passenger Ships and Steam Vessels intended to convey Passengers on coasting voyages’, between India, and the Red Sea and Persian Gul...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, Hindustani, and Malayalam
Date Range:
17 Sep 1858
Extent:
14 folios

52. IOR/R/15/1/146, ff 3-5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/146, ff 3-5
Title:
Letter by Felix Jones, Political Agent with the Field Force and Resident in the Persian Gulf, to the Governor of the Town and District of Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains two related documents: Proclamation by Felix Jones, done on 9 December 1856 aboard of the Frigate Assaye, to the Governor of the Town and District of Bushire, informing him that the city has been seized and that he has time until the following day to surrender. Proclamation o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Dec 1856
Extent:
3 folios

53. IOR/R/15/1/157, f 183

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/157, f 183
Title:
Letter from Brigadier William Coghlan, Political Resident at Aden, to Commander Felix Jones, Resident in the Persian Gulph [Gulf]
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to investigations into the whereabouts of a fugitive from Ṣūr, charged with the kidnap of a Somali girl. Coghlan writes that the whereabouts of the accused man is unknown, and requests further details from the Resident about the case.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Sep 1856
Extent:
1 folio

54. IOR/R/15/1/160, f 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/160, f 2
Title:
Letter no.555 of 1857 (Political Department) from Commander Felix Jones, Political Agent Persian Field Force, Civil Commissioner & Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Lacon Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to salary payments made to sweepers at the Residency in Bushire, and whether these should be paid from the Residency’s civil or military accounts.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Sep 1857
Extent:
1 folio

55. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 7

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 7
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones I. N., Political Resident Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Commander William Balfour I. N., Senior Indian Naval Officer Commanding Persian Gulf Squadron Bassidore [Bāsaʽīdū]
Scope & Content:
Political Department Report No. 8 of 1860, this letter instructs Commander Balfour to call upon the Sheikhs [Shaikhs] of Bokha [Barkā’, Oman] and Himreeah [Hamriyah] to comply with the demands of Hajee Yacoob, Agent at Shargah [Sharjah].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1860
Extent:
1 folio

56. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 16

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 16
Title:
Letter No. 2508 of 1859 from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Commander William Balfour, Senior Indian Naval Officer Commanding Persian Gulf Squadron, Bushire Roads
Scope & Content:
This letter requests that Balfour proceed to Bahrein [Bahrain] with the squadron. It encloses letters and translations for delivery there and requests Balfour give the matters therein his attention.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1859
Extent:
1 folio

57. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 20

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 20
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Mahomed ben Ahmed in Sudeyree
Scope & Content:
This letter regards the actions of the Chief of Bahrein [Bahrain] and the Resident's resulting action regarding the maintenance of good order in the Gulf.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1859
Extent:
1 folio

58. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 30

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 30
Title:
Letter No. 40 of 1860 from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Commander William Balfour, Senior Indian Naval Officer Commanding Persian Gulf Squadron
Scope & Content:
This letter praises Balfour in matters at Bahrain involving local Sheikhs [Shaikhs] and dealings with Sheikh Ali, and commends Lieutenant Whish.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Feb 1860
Extent:
1 folio

59. IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 3-4

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 3-4
Title:
Letter from James Felix Jones I. N. Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Lacon Anderson Esquire, Secretary to Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
This Political Report, no. 61 of 1860, regards the conduct of the Sheikh [Shaikh] of the village of Bokha [Barkā’, Oman] towards his neighbours, the Joasmee [Qasimi] Arabs, and potentially destructive to maritime tranquillity. It discusses subsequent incurred fines and the means of their recovery...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1860
Extent:
2 folios

60. IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 8-9

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 8-9
Title:
Translation Purport of a Letter from Hajee Yacoob, British Agent at Sharga [Sharjah], to Captain James Felix Jones HM's I. N. Political Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
This letter, dated 2 Rejeb 1276/25 January 1860, describes an incident involving the foundering of a vessel containing three men, one slave, and the owner, Hullal ben Jama'a, a subject of Sheikh [Shaikh] Sultan ben Suggur [Suqr] near Bokha [Barkā’, Oman]. It outlines the subsequent actions of the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Jan 1860
Extent:
2 folios