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Letter from Captain Thomas Perronet Thompson, 17th Light Dragoons, Commander and Agent at Kishme [Qeshm], to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government [‎32r] (7/22)

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Letter from Captain Thomas Perronet Thompson, 17th Light Dragoons, Commander and Agent at Kishme [Qeshm], to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government
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Ref: IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 29-39

The record is made up of 11 folios. It was created in 9 Aug 1820. 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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The letter concerns the withdrawal of the British garrison at Ras al Khyma [Raʼs al-Khaymah] and its removal to the Island of Kishme [Qeshm]. The Captain outlines the difficulties he has faced reconciling 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 instructions concerning the disposal of Ras al Khyma, and its stated aim to suppress piracy. To this end, he explains why he felt he had to demolish all the fortifications in the settlement upon the garrison's departure, and details how this was carried out. The Captain also makes a number of commendations for troops that have rendered especially useful services in maintaining, and later removing the garrison from Ras al Khyma, with a special mention for Lieutenant Macdonald.

The Captain explains that the garrison has been landed at Deristan, as per the recommendations of Captain Lock of HMS Eden , which were supported by Captain Maillard; he also responds to claims that other sites would have been better suited.

The author is writing from Masket [Muscat] due to recommendations from medical officers that he should take to sea due to ill health.

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IOR/R/15/1/23, ff 29-39
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Letter from Captain Thomas Perronet Thompson, 17th Light Dragoons, Commander and Agent at Kishme [Qeshm], to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government
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