Letter no.108 of 1851 from Lt-Col Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay [43v] (2/2)
The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 24 Apr 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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Covering letter with enclosure (a report from Commodore Porter, Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval Squadron) reporting on the squadron's activities on the coast of Qatar. Hennell reports that the squadron's visit to El Adeed [al 'Udayd], and the exploration of its backwaters, had an 'excellent effect' upon the inhabitants of the region. Hennell also writes that the survey of the port at Biddah [al Bidda] appears 'very complete' and will be of great use in future.
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Letter no.108 of 1851 from Lt-Col Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay [43v] (2/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/128, f 43, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023211499.0x000056> [accessed 18 April 2024]
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- Letter no.108 of 1851 from Lt-Col Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf, to Arthur Malet, Chief Secretary to the Government of Bombay
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- 43r:43v
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