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Letter No. 27: Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay [‎50r] (2/3)

The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 28 Apr 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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In this letter 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, informs William Newnham, Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay, that he has endeavoured to provide clearer guidance for marine officers dealing with suspect or piratical vessels in the Gulf. He encloses a copy of a letter, dated 18 April 1824, which he has written to Captain Charles Sealy, Senior Marine Officer in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . In this attached letter, Stannus issues a set of instructions which are to be communicated to the officers under Sealy's command. The orders state that any boats detected as having attacked vessels under British colours are to be sunk or destroyed without hesitation. Boats which are found to have attacked vessels not carrying a British flag are to be seized and taken to a place of safety, while any boat or boats reported as being destined for piratical enterprises must be detained and taken to the Resident; if it is not possible to detain a ship then a description of the boat, its tribe and owner should be sent to the Resident.

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Letter No. 27: Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, to William Newnham, Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay [‎50r] (2/3), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/32, ff 49v-50, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023521945.0x000065> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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