Vol 80: Translation Book 1833 (Native Letters Inward)

Content

The volume consists of translations and substances of letters (in Arabic and Persian) sent to the British Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the volume consists of translations only, so no originals can be found within. This correspondence is primarily from the Resident's native agents Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. stationed throughout the Gulf at Bahrein [Bahrain], Lingah [Bandar-e-Lengeh], Muscat, Shargah [Sharjah], and Shiraz. It also contains translations of correspondence received from various rulers across the region; such as Shaikh Sultan bin Suggur [Sulṭān bin Saqr], Chief of the Joasmees [Āl Qāsimī One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. ]; and the Imam of Muscat, Sa‘īd bin Sultān Āl Sa‘īd. Primarily the subject matter consists of updates on recent events in Nejde [Najd], Oman, and Persia.

More specifically for Persia, this includes political disturbances related to the declining authority of Fat′h Ali Shah Qajar, and military preparations at Shiraz for a contest over the succession between Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mirzā (Governor of Fars) and his brother the Prince Royal, Abbas Mirza [‘Abbās Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. ]; interrupted by the death of the latter. Reports on the movements of key figures, and outbreaks of disease are also common.

The extension of Wahabee [Wahhabi] power over Oman, and their conflict with Bahrein is also covered. The Wahabee are attempting to reduce the Shaikhs of Bahrein to submission, along with the rest of Oman; other efforts to resist the Wahabees are also mentioned (such as those of the Imam of Muscat), as are repeat outbreaks of war between the Joasmee and Beniyas tribes; on both land and sea. The events surrounding the murder and usurpation of Shaikh Tahnoon [Ṭaḥnūn bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān], Chief of the Beniyas [Bani Yas], by his brothers, Khuleefa bin Shakeboot [Khalīfah bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān] and Sultan bin Shakeboot [Sulṭān bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān], are also covered.

Incidents of piracy and efforts to affect the restitution of plundered property are reported on, as is the conveyance of correspondence, and packets throughout the region.

Extent and format

1 volume (127 folios)

Arrangement

The correspondence is arranged chronologically from 4 January 1833 to 12 December 1833.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: The foliation sequence commences at the title page and terminates at the last folio; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

The volume contains the following foliation corrections; 1, and 1A.

Pagination: An original pagination sequence with gaps is present in the file between ff 3-122; these numbers are written in ink, and are located in the top outermost corners of each page. Some numbers have been lost as a result of damage to the corners of the folios.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Letter book

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/1/61

History of this record

Date(s)

4 Jan 1833-12 Dec 1833 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Blockade

Places

PersiaMuscatOmanBahreinAboothabeeSherazNejde

People & organisations

Prince-Governor of Fārs, Qajar dynastyNative Agent, BahrainNative Agent, LingahNative Agent, MuscatNative Agent, Trucial Coast, SharjahKing of BahrainEmir of Abu Dhabi, Āl Nahyān dynastyCrown Prince of Persia, Qajar dynastyEmir of Sharjah, Āl Qāsimī dynastyEmir of Ra's al-Khaymah, Āl Qāsimī dynastyNative Agent, ShirazWahabi (Tribe)Bani Yas (Tribe)

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