Sir John Macdonald's remarks on Col Evans's work on the invasion of India. Sir John Malcolm's notes on the invasion of India by Russia. Memoranda on the NW Frontier of British India and on the importance of the river Indus as connected with its defence, by Captain Bonamy. 1830
Notes of conversations with Khwaja Qazi Abul Hai, Envoy of His Highness the Ameer of Bokhara, to the Sultan, and now on his return journey to Bokhara. T H Thornton, 14-19 May 1873
This file consists of a report, written by the India Office's Political Department, on the subject of a mining concession in an area of the Kerman province, which is being sought by the Persian Railways Syndicate. The report provides details of the precise location of the area, and the mining ri...
Memorandum by Mr H G Chick, His Majesty's Vice-Consul and Commercial Adviser to the Hon'ble the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf: proposed taxation of foreigners in Persia Simla, [11 Sep 1916]
Translation of a copy of the articles of agreement sent to Monsieur [sic] John Daood Khan in order that he may [on behalf of Persia] conclude a treaty accordingly with the representatives of the American Government in the New World, 7 Sep 1855. trans 2 Apr 1856
This file consists of a report which discusses ways in which Britain might protect its interests in Persia. The report, written by John Evelyn Shuckburgh, Secretary to the Political Department, India Office, begins by stressing the importance of Britain taking an active interest in affairs in Pe...