‘Proceedings of Govt respecting the number of Vessels requisite to be kept up as the Naval Force for the Red Sea & Persian Gulf &c’

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. . 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. and Captain Robert Oliver, Superintendent of the Indian Navy.

This item concerns a change in the deployment of vessels in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , with advice from Oliver about the number and ratings of the ships to remain in the Gulf and in the Red Sea.

The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Coll No [Collection Number] 41, Draft 552, P.C. [Previous Communication] 4415, [Season 18]44’ and ‘Secretary’s Office Marine Branch 1844’.

Extent and format

1 item (18 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 22 and terminates at f 39, 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.

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/4/2050/93530

History of this record

Date(s)

20 Oct 1843-31 Jan 1844 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bom Mar 31 Jul 1844, draft 552/1844; IOR/E/4/1075 p.1087

Subjects

Naval affairs

Places

Persian GulfRed SeaBassadore

People & organisations

Government of BombayPolitical ResidentSuperintendent of the Indian Navy

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