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71. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 63-66

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 63-66
Title:
Letter No. 5 of 1853 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Bombay Government that Shaikh Mahomed ben Khuleefa [Muḥammed bin Khalīfah Āl Khalīfah] has sent an envoy — Ali ben Ibraheem ul Muraykhee — to accompany Bihjut Effendi back to Egypt; the envoy has been entrusted with correspondence for Abbas Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt [Wā...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jun 1853
Extent:

4 folios

72. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 67-76

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 67-76
Title:
Letter No. 6 of 1853 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns the fears of the current Chiefs of Bahrein [Bahrain] that the sons of the Ex-Chief are plotting to remove them from power, with the assistance of Ameer Fysul [Amīr Fayṣul], the Wahabee Chief [Wahabi]. It notes that Humood ben Mahomed has been deputed to the Resident to expres...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1853
Extent:

10 folios

73. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 79-80

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 79-80
Title:
Letter No. 8 of 1853 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns the affairs of Bahrein [Bahrain], and the potential disposition of Abbass Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt [Wāli of Egypt and Sudan]. It states that the question as to whether the Pasha can or will control the ambitions of Ameer Fysul [Amīr Fayṣul], the Wahabee Chief [Wahabi], or will...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Sep 1853
Extent:

2 folios

74. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 81-90

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 81-90
Title:
Letter No. 9 of 1853 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns British military action that may be taken in Southern Persia, and contains recommendations concerning how the island of Karrack [Khārk, Jazīreh-ye] may be taken in the event of hostilities; this includes the forces required, the provisions needed, and possible modes of attack...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1853
Extent:

10 folios

75. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 92-93

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 92-93
Title:
Letter No. 10 of 1853 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is requesting instructions for the guidance of the Resident in the event that an expedition is launched against Persia from one of the Turkish Ports; Bussorah [Basra], and/or Koweit [Kuwait]. It notes that the Resident fears this could threaten the maritime tranquillity of the Gulf, an...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Dec 1853
Extent:

2 folios

76. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 120-127

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 120-127
Title:
Letter No. 7 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that the Resident has received an appeal from Syed Soweynee, the Governor of Muscat, regarding the hostile proceedings of Tahmasp Meerza, the Prince Governor of Fars, against Bandar Abbass [Bandar-e ʻAbbās]. It notes that as the Governor is determined to retaliate against...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Mar 1854
Extent:

9 folios

77. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 129-133

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 129-133
Title:
Letter No. 9 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that the Resident has received intelligence indicating that Shaikh Saeed bin Tahnoon, Chief of Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi], is proceeding to Bunder Abbas [Bandar-e ʻAbbās] with an armed force; the Resident has therefore called on him to withdraw. The item has four enclosures:...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Mar 1854
Extent:

5 folios

78. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 111-113

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 111-113
Title:
Letter No. 2 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that the envoy — Ali ben Ibraheem — deputed by Shaikh Mahomed ben Khuleefa [Muḥammed bin Khalīfah Āl Khalīfah], Chief of Bahrein [Bahrain], to Egypt has returned. It notes that Abbas Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt [Wali of Egypt and Sudan], has declined his offer to assume a pro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jan 1854
Extent:

3 folios

79. IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 118-119

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 118-119
Title:
Letter No. 6 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government, Secret Department, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is reporting that Ali ben Ibraheem ul Muraykhee has embarked on another trip to Egypt in order to present horses from Shaikh Mahomed bin Khaleefah [Muḥammed bin Khalīfah Āl Khalīfah], Chief of Bahrein [Bahrain], to Abbas Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt [Wali of Egypt and Sudan]. It also notes...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Feb 1854
Extent:

2 folios