‘Proceedings connected with an unauthorized negociation entered into with the Prince Royal of Shiraz by Mr Bruce vol 1’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, political 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. . It is the first in a series of three items about a negotiation by William Bruce (the others are IOR/F/4/894/23289 and IOR/F/4/895/23290). The correspondents are 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. ; William Bruce, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Hoossain Ali Mirza [Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mirzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor A Prince of the Royal line who also acted as Governor of a large Iranian province during the Qājār period (1794-1925). of Fārs]; Lieutenant John Macleod; Captain French of the sloop Sophie .

The item concerns:

• William Bruce’s unauthorised visit to Shiraz at the behest of Hoossain Ali Mirza
• The treaty that Bruce agreed with Mirza, which included acknowledging Persian sovereignty over Kishm [Qeshm] and Bahrein [Bahrain], providing cruisers to the Persians, and obliging the Uttobees [‘Utūb] to stop carrying the flag of the friendly Arabs
• The Government of Bombay’s disapproval of Bruce’s actions and the proposed agreement
• The Government of Bombay’s actions to mitigate the damage done by Bruce, including replacing Bruce as Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. with John Macleod
• The orders given to the cruisers to counteract piracy
• The furniture in the Bushire [Būshehr] Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. .

The item includes a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Political No. 2, Draft 293, P.C. 362, Season 26/7, Examiner’s Office 1824’.

Extent and format

1 item (99 folios)

Arrangement

The documents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of the item to the rear.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 128, and terminates at f 226, 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 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/4/894/23288

History of this record

Date(s)

28 Jun 1822-14 Jan 1824 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Pol 9 May 1827, draft 293/1826-27, IOR/E/4/1047 pp 944-48

Subjects

TreatiesNegotiation

Places

BahreinKishm

People & organisations

Prince-Governor of FārsPolitical ResidentImam of OmanGovernment of Bombay‘Utūb (Tribe)

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