Letter No 43 from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire Residency to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
IOR/R/15/1/33, ff 6-8
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The record is made up of 3 folios. It was created in 10 Jul 1824. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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The letter concerns the assistance rendered to Syed Humza, Prince of Johannah [Nzwane], by the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . The letter outlines Syed's recent travels, and ultimate desire to travel to Mecca.
The focus of the letter is however his attempt to freight dates from Bushire to Hodeida [Al-Ḥudaydah] in the Red Sea. It explains how this cargo was effectively taken from him at Assiloo, and how Syed Humza proceeded to Bushire to seek redress from the Resident for the loss. It states therefore that the Resident has made a representation on his behalf to the Shaikh of Assiloo [Bandar-e ‘Asalūyeh], and that he further intends to take the case to the Shiraz Government; it is noted Syed Humza has returned to Muscat in the meantime.
Enclosed with the letter is a statement of expenses for Syed Humza and his attendants from 25 April to 10 July 1824.
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Letter No 43 from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire Residency to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/33, ff 6-8, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024054665.0x000005> [accessed 24 April 2024]
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- IOR/R/15/1/33, ff 6-8
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- Letter No 43 from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire Residency to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay
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- 6r:8v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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