‘Instructions for the guidance of Mr Manesty’s conduct in the event of hostilities between Great Britain and the Ottoman Porte.’ [‎289v] (52/78)

Content

The item consists mostly of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Governments of Bengal and Bombay.

The primary subjects are:

• The outbreak of war between Britain and the Ottoman Empire, and the implications for Britain’s relations with the Pashalik of Baghdad

• The measures put in place for the protection of British subjects and property in Bussora [Basra] and Baghdad, in particular the stationing of British vessels in the Gulf and on the Bussora River [Shatt al-Arab], including the HMS Fox under the command of Captain Archibald Cochrane

• Manesty’s efforts to find a suitable place for an encampment outside of Bussora, and his meeting with the Chaub Sheik [Sheikh of the Bani Ka’ab]

• Complaints that the Pacha of Baghdad is withholding mail sent from Britain that was to be forwarded to India.

The primary correspondents are: Sir George Hilaro Barlow, the Governor-General of Bengal; Thomas Brown, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bengal From c. 1758-1858, the East India Company's administration in Bengal. From 1773-1833, the most senior of the three subdivisions of India, also known as the Supreme Government of India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. ; Neil Benjamin Edmonstone, Secretary to the Government of Bengal From c. 1758-1858, the East India Company's administration in Bengal. From 1773-1833, the most senior of the three subdivisions of India, also known as the Supreme Government of India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. ; Francis Warden, Secretary to 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. ; Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora; and John Hine, Acting Resident at Baghdad.

The title page (f 264) of the item contains the following references: ‘Political No. 12, Season 1808/09, Draft 178, Para. 55’; and ‘Examiner’s Office, July & August 1808’.

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1 item (38 folios)

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There is no chronological order.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 264, and terminates at f 302, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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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English in Latin script

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