‘Persian Gulf. Deficiency of Cash in the Bushire Residency, in delivering over charge of the – by Captn Hardy in 1823.’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations, 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. [Mumbai]. The correspondents include: 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. ; Government of India; Accountant General of Bombay Charles Morley; the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Samuel Hennell. The appendix to this item is contained in item IOR/F/4/2020/90762.

The item concerns an alleged deficiency of 2272 Persian rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. , 52 rials in the accounts of the Bushire [Bushehr] 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. when Captain Henry Hardy handed the 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. over to Ephraim Gerrish Stannus in 1823. Hardy is asked to account for this money, which appeared to have been drawn by George Willock at Tabreez [Tabriz].

The item includes a contents page and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 813, P.C. [Previous Communication] 4122, [Season] 1843’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (27 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 (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 4 and terminates at f 30, 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 item 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/4/2020/90761

History of this record

Date(s)

19 Jun 1826-9 Oct 1843 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bom Pol 19 Dec 1843, draft 813/1843; IOR/E/4/1074 pp.472-486

Subjects

Financial administrationExpenses

Places

Bushire

People & organisations

Political ResidentGovernment of BombayGovernment of Bombay, Accountant General

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‘Persian Gulf. Deficiency of Cash in the Bushire Residency, in delivering over charge of the – by Captn Hardy in 1823.’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2020/90761, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000001913.0x00014f> [accessed 24 July 2026]

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