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1. IOR/L/PS/5/378, ff 92-136

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, ff 92-136
Title:
British Plans for the Fortification of Aden
Scope & Content:
Papers relating to affairs in Aden following the capture and occupation of the city by British forces, 19 January 1839. They notably cover the following: strengthening of port defences against piracy; control of traffic; vessels and cargo in the port; plans for the extension of fortifications an...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jul 1839-12 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 item (44 folios)

2. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 136

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 136
Title:
‘GENERAL OUTLINES of CAPE ADEN’
Scope & Content:
Three printed drawings, as follows: ‘No 1 Panoramic Outline of the Range of Mountains and lower Hills surrounding the Valley of Aden from Seera to Shersurra as taken from the top of a Minaret in the Town marked with a cross in the Plan’ ‘No 2 Outline of Munsooree Range with Seera on the left and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1839
Extent:

3 drawings (1 folio)

3. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 133

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 133
Title:
‘MILITARY SURVEY OF THE PENINSULA OR CAPE OF ADEN ON THE COAST OF YEMEN A PROVINCE OF ARABIA FELIX’
Scope & Content:
Printed map showing Aden town; defences of entire peninsula, road network; distribution of the population including European settlements and the Jewish quarter; the new town; location of old ruined water tank; market. The map is signed by Captain Robert Foster, Chief Engineer’s Office, Bombay [...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 map

4. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 134

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 134
Title:
‘MILITARY SURVEY OF THE PENINSULA OR CAPE OF ADEN ON THE COAST OF YEMEN A PROVINCE OF ARABIA FELIX’
Scope & Content:
Printed map showing Aden town and proposed site of new Aden town, cantonments and communications routes. The map includes a key to numbered places on the map, and two tables of defences against a large or small naval force. The map is signed by Captain Robert Foster, Chief Engineer’s Office, Bo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 map

5. IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 135

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/5/378, f 135
Title:
‘SKETCH of the Arabian Coast East and west of ADEN shewing the Western Bay and opposite Coast of CAPE St ANTHONY’
Scope & Content:
Printed map showing different settlements around the coast and its proximity, as well as the Turkish wall and the nature of the terrain. The map is signed by Captain Robert Foster, Chief Engineer’s Office, Bombay [Mumbai], and 12 September 1839.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Sep 1839
Extent:
1 map

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