‘Trade between India, Cairo, Alexandria and Malta, prohibited. and the Provisional Treaty concluded with the Pascha of Egypt, not ratified.’

Content

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 chiefly concerned with 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 opinions on the draft Treaty negotiated between the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Egypt and John Benzoni, Assistant to British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in the Red Sea, which relates to trade between India, Cairo, Alexandria, Abyssinia and Malta. In particular, the item refers 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 criticisms of Captain Rudland, Agent in the Gulph [Gulf] of Arabia, and his Assistant Benzoni for going beyond the remit of their mission by including commercial interests in their negotiations with the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Egypt, whereas their principal object was to secure safe passage of packets from India to Europe through Egypt
• Attempts by Captain Rudland to defend himself against the above criticism
• Discussions of particular articles within the draft Treaty, including the stipulation that the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Egypt would guarantee the neutrality of the country in the event that France forced Turkey to enter into a war against Great Britain, and the emphasis by 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. that only the authorities in England could decide on the question of forming a more intimate connection with Egypt
• 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 confusion as to how the draft Treaty differs from the current understanding between England and Egypt
• 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 decision to convey to the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Egypt that they must decline to ratify the Treaty.

The item also contains a copy of the provisional Treaty of Commerce between Mehmed Ally Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. [Muḥammad ʻAlī Pāshā], Viceroy of Egypt, and Benzoni (ff 96 - 102).

Correspondents: 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. ; Henry Rudland, Agent in the Gulph of Arabia; Louis Cini, merchant at Grand Cairo; John Benzoni, Assistant to the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in the Red Sea; Samuel Briggs, British Consul at Alexandria; Gilbert Lord Minto, Governor General in Council at Fort William; Jonathan Duncan, Governor of Bombay; 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. ; George Osborne, 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. .

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Political No. 20, Season 1814/15, Draft 20' and 'Examiner's Office November 1812'.

Extent and format

1 item (34 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 78, and terminates at f 111, 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 file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

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/F/4/416/10288

History of this record

Date(s)

25 Sep 1809-29 Oct 1811 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Pol 4 Nov 1814, draft 20/1814-15, IOR/E/4/1031 pp 620-21. See also IOR/F/4/307/7048

Subjects

Trade agreementsTrade routesTreaties

Places

SuezCairo

People & organisations

ResidentAssistant to the British AgencyGovernment of BombayWāli of Egypt and Sudan

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