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Letter no.272 of 1851 from Lt-Col Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Commodore J. P. Porter, Commanding Indian Naval Squadron, Persian Gulf [28v] (2/2)
The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 25 Aug 1851. 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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Hennell writes in reference to Lt Leeds' letter which reports of two slaves being taken on board the Honourable Company's schooner Constance . Hennell writes that, under the maritime treaties signed with the Arab rulers, there is no authority to interfere with slaves boarding ships, and as such it is not recommended to receive slaves on board British vessels. Hennell also recommends the two slaves mentioned by Leeds be forwarded to Bombay. Also included is a note on the use of interpreters on board British vessels.
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Letter no.272 of 1851 from Lt-Col Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Commodore J. P. Porter, Commanding Indian Naval Squadron, Persian Gulf [28v] (2/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/127 f 28, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100022698165.0x000039> [accessed 19 April 2024]
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- Letter no.272 of 1851 from Lt-Col Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Commodore J. P. Porter, Commanding Indian Naval Squadron, Persian Gulf
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- 28r:28v
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