'Lieut.-General Sir James Outram's Persian campaign in 1857; comprising general orders and despatches relating to the military operations in Persia, from the landing at Bushire to the treaty of peace; also, selections from his correspondence as commander-in-chief and plenipotentiary during the war in Persia.' [‎314] (333/454)

Mohumra would be deferred until I received official
intimation from Mr. Murray of the ratification of the
treaty. On the 6th instant, a communication from
Mr. Murray, dated 2nd May, met me at sea, when on
mv voyage back from Bushire, which, though not in
official form, announced the fact that the Shah's ratifi
cation had arrived at Bagdad, and that the exchange of
the ratified treaties would take place next day. This I
consider sufficient warrant for carrying out the measure;
for to have awaited the next mail from Bagdad might
cause the delay of another fortnight, and then the return
troops could not have reached Bombay before the mon
soon had commenced.
My arrangements for the naval occupation of this
position will be hereafter reported.
I have, &c.,
J. O utram, Lieut.-General.
To Brigadier-General Jacob, C.B., Bushire.
M y dear J acob, Mohumra, llth May, 1857.
The 26th N. I. leaves for Bushire to-day, towed
by the Victoria and Chusan, which steamers will be
available to aid in the transport of the 2nd European
to Kurrachee ; but Rennie is most anxious the Victoria
should be sent as soon as possible to aid the artillery
transports, one of which sailed yesterday and the other
this morning, in landing the troops at Kurrachee.
I enclose Rennie's note on the subject.
Affectionately, &c.,
J. O utram, Lieut.-General.