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‘Documents relative to the traffic in Slaves carried on at the Island of Zanzebar on the East Coast of Africa.’
Scope & Content:
This item contains graphic descriptions of slavery. The item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations, cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay [Mumbai]. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the African Institution, London;...
‘Proceedings of Captn Owen of HMS Leven at Bombassa [Mombasa] – Memorial to His Majesty from the Imaum of Muskat complaining of Captn Owens conduct in accepting the cession of the Island of Bombassa to the British Government’
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence, statements, and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The principal correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the Imaum of Muscat [Imam of Muscat, Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Captain ...
‘Muscat. A Distressed Native of Meerzapoor sent to Bombay and afterwards provided with a passage to Calcutta –’
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, resolutions, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Captain Atkins Hamerton, Agent and Consul in the dominions of the Imam of Muscat;...
‘Muskat. Claim for Table allowance on account of the accommodation afforded on board the Schooner “Mahi” to Prince Hillall and suite. Vol: 11’
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, reports, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2203/108134. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Major Samuel Hennell, Politica...
‘Persian Gulf. Departure of the Bugla “Munsooree” from Bushire, without giving previous intimation to the Resident in the Persian Gulf – Vol: 30’
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, resolutions, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2203/108134. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Major Samuel Hennell, Brit...
‘Persian Gulf. Visit of Company’s Vessels of War to the Ports on the Arabian Coast of the-’
Scope & Content:
The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 30 September 1847. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2238/112322, alongside details of furth...
‘Persian Gulf. Contemplated blockade of the Persian Ports of the Gulf by the Governor of Bunder Abbass’
Scope & Content:
The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter from the Government of Bombay to the East India Company Court of Directors, 30 September 1847. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2238/112322, alongside details of furth...
‘Persian Gulf. Relative positions of Senior and Junior Officers of the Royal and Indian Navies – Vol: 7’
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, and minutes, cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Major Samuel Hennell, British Resident in the Persian Gulf; Captain William Lowe, Senior Nava...
‘Persian Gulf. Energetic measures adopted by the Governor of Muskat to quell the refractory spirit exhibited by the inhabitants of Soor – Vol: 26’
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2302/118727. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; Major Samuel Hennell, Political Residen...
‘Persian Gulf. Proceedings relative to the trial of the Pirate Ahmed Dad Kurreem by the Muskat authorities.’
Scope & Content:
This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay. The correspondents are: the Government of Bombay; the Court of Directors of the East India Company; Major Samuel Hennell, British Resident in th...
