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Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Major George Willock, Secretary in Charge of the British Mission, Tabrize [Tabrīz] [‎14r] (2/2)

The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 21 Jan 1824. 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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It is not clear whether this letter is addressed to George Willock, or to his brother, Henry. Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire, forwards two letters from the Secretary to the Government (not included). Stannus informs Willock that he is awaiting the arrival at Bushire of a messenger sent by His Royal Highness the Prince of Shiraz [Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. ], after which he will embark on a tour of the Arabian coast. Stannus concludes by stating that he has forwarded a box of stationery to the British Mission.

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Condition: There is a small amount of insect damage at the bottom edge of the folio.

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Letter from Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, to Major George Willock, Secretary in Charge of the British Mission, Tabrize [Tabrīz] [‎14r] (2/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/32, ff 13v-14, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023521945.0x00001d> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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