Letter from [Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government], Bombay to Captain Thomas Perronet Thompson, Political Agent at Ras ul Khyma [Raʼs al-Khaymah]

IOR/R/15/1/23, f 23

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 15 Jun 1820. 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 the letter, the Chief Secretary to the Bombay Government clarifies that if the fate of Rasool Khyma [Raʼs al-Khaymah] is undecided by the time the Captain receives this letter; the settlement should not be destroyed and abandoned. The Government also approves of the proposed sale of the captured vessels, and it is mentioned that the question concerning sick officers sent on board cruizers is under consideration.

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Letter from [Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government], Bombay to Captain Thomas Perronet Thompson, Political Agent at Ras ul Khyma [Raʼs al-Khaymah], British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/23, f 23, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023711596.0x000005> [accessed 12 June 2024]

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