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1. IOR/R/15/1/77

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/77
Title:
Book 105: Letters inwards 1838
Scope & Content:
The file consists of a selection of correspondence sent from the Political Department of the Bombay Government to the Resident in the Persian Gulf during 1838; Samuel Hennell took up the position of Resident during that year. The subject matter covered includes the kidnapping of slaves from the B...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Mar 1838-5 Dec 1838
Extent:
1 file, 6 items (16 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/1/77, f 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/77, f 2
Title:
Letter No. 415 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to the Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns the alleged abduction of girls from the coast of Burburra [Berbera] by the Joasmees [Āl Qāsimī]; the Resident is urged to induce the Imam of Muscat, Sa‘īd bin Sultān Āl Sa‘īd; and 'the Arab Chief' to prohibit the slave trade.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Mar 1838
Extent:
1 folio

3. IOR/R/15/1/77, ff 3-7

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/77, ff 3-7
Title:
Letter No. 938 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Captain Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The letter is forwarding copies of communications related to the 'critical state' of affairs in Persia, the policy adopted by the Government of India, and the measures to be enacted in response. It therefore outlines details of a military expedition to the Persian Gulf, which is being prepared ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 May 1838
Extent:
5 folios

4. IOR/R/15/1/77, ff 8-14

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/77, ff 8-14
Title:
Letter No. 1127 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to the Resident in the Persian Gulf, at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is forwarding material related to the capture of the Bhowany Pursad — a vessel from the Port of Porebunder [Porbandar] under British colours — which is alleged to have been seized by the Mahara Arabs [Al-Maharah] of Wadi in 1836. It instructs the Resident to appeal to Sa‘īd bin Sultān...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 June 1838
Extent:
7 folios

5. IOR/R/15/1/77, f 15

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/77, f 15
Title:
Letter No. 1327 from Lestock Robert Reid, Acting Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to the Officiating Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The letter is acknowledging the receipt of a communication from the Resident — No. 16 dated 29 April 1838 — respecting the suppression of the slave trade. To affect this goal, it authorises him to make arrangements with the Imam of Muscat and the Arab chiefs not subject to Ottoman, or Persian con...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jul 1838
Extent:
1 folio

6. IOR/R/15/1/77, f 16

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/77, f 16
Title:
Letter No. 1346 from Lestock Robert Reid, Acting Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to the Officiating Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The letter is acknowledging the receipt of a communication from the Resident — No. 15 dated 28 April 1838 — on the subject of kidnapping slaves from the coast of Burburra [Berbera]. In response, it conveys the approval of the Governor of Bombay over the agreement the Resident has reached with the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jul 1838
Extent:
1 folio

7. IOR/R/15/1/77, f 17

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/77, f 17
Title:
Letter No. 517C of 1838 from John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to the Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The letter is acknowledging the receipt of a communication from the Resident — dated 16 October 1838 — concerning the state of affairs at Bahrain, and the Province of Nedjd [Najd]. In response, it requests that the Resident reports on the level of tribute that the Shaikh of Bahrain could afford i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Dec 1838
Extent:
1 folio