Letter No. 146 of 1852 from Commodore George Robinson, Commander of the Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf to Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf [28r] (1/4)
The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 17 Oct 1852. 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 is reporting that the Commodore's cruise of the Arabian Coast in the Clive has been a success, and that he has obtained the consent of all the 'Arabian chiefs' to ensure the Maritime Truce 1843 will remain in affect until June 1853. It further reports that the chiefs are agreeable to a renewal of the truce, or an introduction of a general peace.
Enclosed with the letter are instructions (No. 144 of 1852) issued by the Commodore to Lieutenant James [Jonson ?], Commander of the HC Brig Tigris , dated 17 October 1852, indicating that he should remain in the Lower Gulf, and mediate any maritime disputes that occur amongst the tribes of the Arabian Coast.
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Letter No. 146 of 1852 from Commodore George Robinson, Commander of the Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf to Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf [28r] (1/4), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/132, ff 28-29, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023514232.0x00003a> [accessed 28 March 2024]
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- Letter No. 146 of 1852 from Commodore George Robinson, Commander of the Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf to Captain Arnold Burrowes Kemball, Resident in the Persian Gulf
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- 28r:29v
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