‘Assassination of Ali Pasha of Bagdad – temporary succession to the Pashalick, of Soleeman his nephew and Chief Minister – Conduct of Mr Manesty in resolving, without authority, to support Soleeman against Eusuph Pasha, in the probable event of the latter being nominated to the Pashalick by the Ottoman Government’

IOR/F/4/259/5659

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The record is made up of 1 item (40 folios). It was created in 20 Aug 1807-5 Mar 1808. 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 and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from 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. .

The item is concerned with the assassination of Ali Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , Governor of Bagdad [Baghdad], and the interference of Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussorah [Basra], in the nomination of the new Governor by the Ottoman Court. In particular, the item relates 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. 's criticism of Manesty for abandoning a neutral position by promising his support for the nomination of Soliman Bacha [Sulayman] as the new Governor of Bagdad
Reports on the circumstances of the assassination of Ali Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
Manesty's accounts of his conversations with the Mussaleem During the eighteenth century this was the third most powerful official in Ottoman Iraq (after the Pasha and the Kiya). The title was given specifically to the Governor of Basra. [Mussallim] of Bagdad regarding the Mussaleem During the eighteenth century this was the third most powerful official in Ottoman Iraq (after the Pasha and the Kiya). The title was given specifically to the Governor of Basra. 's plans for becoming the Governor of Bagdad in the event of Soliman Bacha's death
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. 's strong protests to Manesty's proposals to travel to Constantinople [Istanbul] in order to address the Ottoman Ministry against the permanent installation of Eusuf Bacha [Yusuf Ziyaeddin Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. ], the temporary Governor of Bagdad
Manesty's opinions that the placement of a 'Contstantinople Turk' in the role of Governor of Bagdad would be disastrous for the East India Company's interests in the area and that the French are supporting the nomination of Eusuf Bacha in order to easily pass through the region into Persia [Iran] and then India
Manesty's proposals that, in the event of Eusuf Bacha being permanently installed as Governor of Bagdad and this being a result of French influence, he will barricade the river at Bussorah to prevent the entry or exit of any French vessels
Confirmation from the Acting Resident at Bagdad that Soliman Bacha has succeeded Ali Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. as the new Governor of Bagdad due to Eusuf Bacha declining the offer from the Porte [Government of the Ottoman Empire].

The correspondence is mainly 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 Resident at Bussorah. The other correspondents included are: John Hine, Acting Resident at Bagdad; Francis Warden, Secretary to Government, Bombay; Neil Benjamin Edmonstone, Secretary to the Supreme Government at Fort William.

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Political No. 18, Season 1814/15, Draft 20, Para 73' and 'Examiner's Office November & December 1808'.

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1 item (40 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 for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 59 and terminates at f 98, 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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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/F/4/259/5659
Date(s): 20 Aug 1807-5 Mar 1808 (CE, Gregorian)
Related primary sources: Bombay Pol 30 Aug 1809, draft 178/1808-09, IOR/E/4/1024 pp 660-68

Subjects: AssassinationDiplomacyForeign relations
Places: ConstantinopleBagdad
People & organisations: Government of BombayGovernment of the Ottoman EmpireResident, BussoraGovernor of Baghdad

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‘Assassination of Ali Pasha of Bagdad – temporary succession to the Pashalick, of Soleeman his nephew and Chief Minister – Conduct of Mr Manesty in resolving, without authority, to support Soleeman against Eusuph Pasha, in the probable event of the latter being nominated to the Pashalick by the Ottoman Government’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/259/5659, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000001688.0x00024c> [accessed 9 August 2026]

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Reference: IOR/F/4/259/5659
Title: ‘Assassination of Ali Pasha of Bagdad – temporary succession to the Pashalick, of Soleeman his nephew and Chief Minister – Conduct of Mr Manesty in resolving, without authority, to support Soleeman against Eusuph Pasha, in the probable event of the latter being nominated to the Pashalick by the Ottoman Government’
Pages: 59r:98v
Author: East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
Usage terms: Open Government Licence