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Political Situation in the Persian Gulf [‎178v] (52/461)

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The record is made up of 1 item (228 folios). It was created in 24 Oct 1827-11 Sep 1828. 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 item consists of copies of correspondence regarding issues requiring the attention of the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . These include:

The correspondence consists mainly of letters between the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. and the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. . Other correspondents include the Senior Marine Officer in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and the Imam of Muscat.

The bulk of the item dates from October 1827-September 1828, but a copy of a letter dated 25 August 1807 is included for reference.

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1 item (228 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 153 and terminates at the last folio with 380; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

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Political Situation in the Persian Gulf [‎178v] (52/461), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/1164/30470, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100083832501.0x000035> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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