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811. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 5-9

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 5-9
Title:
Letter no.220 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to an act of piracy committed by Humeed bin Mujdell of the Amaieer [‘Amayer] tribe, against a Kuwaiti vessel. The following enclosures are included with Kemball’s letter: 1. Letter no.219 of 1854 (folios 6-7) from Kemball to Commodore George Robinson, Commanding Officer Persi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jun 1854
Extent:
5 folios

812. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 140-158

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 140-158
Title:
Letter no.403 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to the Persian Gulf squadron’s expedition to Bahrain and Al-Qaṭīf, to attack the boat and position of the fugitive Humud bin Mujdell, and to obtain reparations from Shaikh Muḥammad bin Khalīfah at Bahrain. There are three principal enclosures to Kemball’s letter, some of whic...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
12 Dec 1854
Extent:
19 folios

813. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 161-164

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 161-164
Title:
Letter no.404 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to the plunder of property from two inhabitants of Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi] by the people of Foweyrat [Fuwairat]. Kemball writes that, while in the vicinity of the town during his recent expedition to Bahrain, he despatched Commodore Robinson to Fuwairat to make enquiries about ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Dec 1854
Extent:
4 folios

814. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 168-169

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 168-169
Title:
Letter no.13 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary of the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to the Imam of Muscat Syed Soweynee’s [Thuwaynī bin Sa‘id] plans to introduce a levy on British subjects (specifically, Hindus from India) in his port. Kemball reports that the amicable arrangements reached at Sohar between His Highness and the Wahhābī commander ‘Abdullāh bin F...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1854
Extent:
2 folios

815. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 193-199

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 193-199
Title:
Letter no.111 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary of the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter and its enclosures relate to the most recent tour of the Arab coast of the Gulf by Commodore George Robinson, Commanding Officer Persian Gulf Squadron. The following enclosures are included with Kemball’s letter: 1. Letter no.36 (folios 194-95) from Robinson to Kemball, dated 20 Febr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Mar 1854
Extent:
7 folios

816. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 219-222

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 219-222
Title:
Letter no.194 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to the shipwreck and plunder in 1852 of the British vessel Centaur, and the recovery of its cargo of indigo by the underwriters of the vessel. Kemball writes to the Government of Bombay, enclosing a letter (no.193 of 1854, folios 221-22) from himself to Colin Campbell, Honourar...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 May 1854
Extent:
3 folios

817. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 239-241

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 239-241
Title:
Letter no.246 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to the Imam of Muscat’s pretensions over Soher [Sohar]. Kemball writes that the Imam is currently ascertaining the extent to which he can exert authority over the chiefs of the region. Enclosed with Kemball’s letter is a translation of a letter (folios 240-41) from Khojeh Hiska...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jul 1854
Extent:
3 folios

818. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 242-245

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 242-245
Title:
Letter no.247 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to the recent grounding of a vessel (the Fath-el-Khyer) off the Oman coast close. Kemball writes that he has received a reply from the Imam of Muscat in relation to the incident. A translation of the Imam of Muscat’s letter (folio 243), dated 23 May 1854, is enclosed with Kemba...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jul 1854
Extent:
4 folios

819. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 247-251

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 247-251
Title:
Letter no.252 of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to two acts of piracy alleged to have been committed by vessels from Rusul Khymah [Ra’s al-Khaymah] upon vessels from Zanzibar, off the East African coast. Kemball writes that he has received correspondence from Major Atkins Hamerton, Her Majesty’s Consul and the Honourable Co...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1854
Extent:
5 folios

820. IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 281-287

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/143, ff 281-287
Title:
Letter no.5A of 1854 from Captain Arnold Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Henry Anderson, Secretary to the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is a report of the Resident’s recent tour on board the Clive, of the main ports of the Arab coast of the Gulf, including Rasul Khymah [Ra’s al-Khaymah], Amulgavine [Umm al-Qaywayn], Ejmaum [Ajman], Sharjah, Debaie [Dubai] and Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi]. Kemball reports that in his meeting...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Sep 1854
Extent:
7 folios