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1. IOR/R/15/1/175

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175
Title:
Wrecks, Maritime outrages
Scope & Content:
This volume is concerned with 'outrages' committed by the Sheikh [Shaikh] of Bokha [Barka’, Oman] on the people of Shargah [Sharjah] whose boat foundered off his town. It is also concerned with fines exacted and the recovery of payments from various Shaikhs incurred for acts of piracy, the coerc...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Dec 1859-10 May 1860
Extent:
1 volume, 17 items (32 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 5
Title:
Translation of a letter from Hajee Yacoob, British Agent at Sharga [Sharjah], to Capt. James Felix Jones, Political Resident Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter describes an agreement between a native of Shaam and Sheikh [Shaikh] Suleyman bin Mahik, The Bokha [Barkā’, Oman] Chief, the native's subsequent theft of a vessel, and the resultant actions of the Agent.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Dec 1859
Extent:
1 folio

3. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 10

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 10
Title:
Letter from Commander William Balfour, Persian Gulf Squadron, to Captain James Felix Jones, HM Political Resident, Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
This letter discusses payments by the petty Chief of Bokha [Barka’, Oman] on account of maritime offences, and a payment from Sheikh of Hemreeah [Hamriyah].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Feb 1860
Extent:
1 folio

4. IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 21-22

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 21-22
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Hajee Jassem, British Agent at Bahrein [Bahrain]
Scope & Content:
This letter regards the people lately associated with the Chief of Demam [Ad-Dammān], and their attempts to leave dangerous localities and make peaceable settlement under the Sheikh [Shaikh] of Bahrein [Bahrain].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1829
Extent:
2 folios

5. IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 25-28

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 25-28
Title:
Letter from Commander William Balfour, Senior Naval Officer Commanding Persian Gulf Squadron to Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter describes Balfour's approach and anchorage in a harbour at night, and a conversation with Sheikh [Shaikh] Alli (the brother of Mahomed bin Kaleefar) regarding the matter of a vessel belonging to a native of Sahsah coerced to enter the port and sell her cargo of grain. The conversation...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jan 1860
Extent:
4 folios

6. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 6

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 6
Title:
Translation of a letter from Hajee Yacoob, British Agent at Shargah [Sharjah], to Capt. James Felix Jones, Political Resident, Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter describes the Agent's demand and attempts to exact a sum of money from Sheikh [Shaikh] Abdool Rahma bin Syf, Himreeah [Hamriyah] Chief, for a piratical act.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Dec 1859
Extent:
1 folio

7. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 19

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 19
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Sheikh [Shaikh] Mahomed ben Khuleefa [Muḥammed bin Khalīfah Āl Khalīfah], Chief of Bahrein [Bahrain]
Scope & Content:
This letter is concerned with the actions of the Shaikh, potentially aggravating potential maritime disorder or encouraging piracy.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1859
Extent:
1 folio

8. IOR/R/15/1/175, f 23

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, f 23
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Mahomed ben Khuleefa [Muḥammed bin Khalīfah Āl Khalīfah], Chief of Bahrein [Bahrain]
Scope & Content:
This letter asks the Shaikh for the acceptance of those seeking new places of abode, with full pardon.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1859
Extent:
1 folio

9. IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 14-15

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 14-15
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Henry Lacon Anderson Esquire, Secretary to Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
This letter discusses action taken by the Resident in regard to irregular conduct by Sheikh Mahomed ben Khuleefa of Bahrein [Bahrain], prejudicial to the status of peace between himself and the Wahabee [Wahhabi] ruler. It also discusses the capture of three boats openly in arms against the Chiefs...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Feb 1860
Extent:
2 folios

10. IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 17-18

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/175, ff 17-18
Title:
Letter from Captain James Felix Jones, I. N., Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Hajee Jassem, British Agent at Bahrain
Scope & Content:
This letter regards a vessel of Sahsah being compelled to sell its cargo to avoid paying 'double dues' to the Sheikhs of Bahrein [Bahrain]. Jones requests further information on whether the vessel voluntarily came into Bahrain or was compelled to do so, the latter being considered an act of piracy.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1859
Extent:
2 folios