File 2830/1914 Pt 1 'Persian Gulf: Sponge Fisheries. Sponge Exploration Syndicate.' [‎91r] (186/488)

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No. 31, dated Bushire, the 4th January 1907.
From— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
To— -Sir Louis Dane, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Secretary to the Government of India in the
Foreign Department.
In continuation of the correspondence ending with Foreign Department
* endorsement No. 4567-E.B., dated 3rd December 1906, I have the honour to
forward herewith two specimens of sponges which the Commander of the Tele
graph Steamer “ Patrick Stewart ” has been good enough to send me The
Goyemment of India will perhaps care to pass them on to the Calcutta Museum
for examination.
The specimens were found attached to the Bushire-Eao Cable recently
under repair.
2. Mr. T. Malcolm of Bushire has sent for my confidential perusal a letter
of thanks, dated 14th December 1908, which he has received from the London
Syndicate, of which I attach a copy for information.
Goyy of a letter dated 39, Duke Street, St. Mary Axe, London, the 14th
December 1906, from the Directors of the Sponge Exploration Syndicate,
Limited, to Mr. T. Malcolm, Bushire.
Although not having the pleasure of your acquaintance, the Directors of
the Sponge Exploration Syndicate, Limited, are deeply grateful to you for your
very many kindnesses and great assistance to our Mr. Hatinoglou, and we desire
to take this opportunity of expressing our sincere thanks to you.
The business for which Mr. Hatinoglou came over here, we are glad to say,
is progressing very satisfactorily, and according to all appearances will soon be
completed, and he will soon be again in Bushire, when we feel sure that the
equipment he will then have with him will soon produce good results.
Again thanking you, and hoping some day to be able to repay, to a little
extent, your kindness, wishing you the compliments of the season.
No. 1284, dated Calcutta, the 7th February 1907.
From—M. M S. Gubbay, Esq., I.C.S., Officiating Under Secretary to the Govern
ment of India, Department of Commerce and Industry (Commerce and
Trade),
To—The Superintendent, Natural History Section, Indian Museum.
I am directed to forward specimens of sponges which were found attached
to the Bushire-Fao Cable recently under repair in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . I am to
request that you will kindly examine the same, and furnish the Government
of India with a report showing the result of the examination.
No. 1285.
Endorsed by the Government of India, Department of Commerce and Industry.
A copy is forwarded to the Foreign Department for information.
No. 161, dated Calcutta, the 26th February 1907.
From—N. Annandale, Esq., B.A., D.Sc., Officiating Superintendent, Indian Museum
Natural History Section,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Commerce an
In reference to^your letter No. 1284, dated 7th February IW, I hare
the honour to submit a report on the sponges sen • ^
regarding them from Major Cox has as yet reached me,
delay I have thought it best to send you the report at once.
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