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‘Secret Letters received, by way of Marseilles, August 30:1856’ [‎64v] (2/12)

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The record is made up of 1 item (6 folios). It was created in 30 Aug 1856. 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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This bundle consists of summaries, and partial transcripts, of secret letters received from both the Governor General of India (17 July 1856, Numbers 27-30) and the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. (28-29 July 1856, Numbers 53-55). The amount of detail for each entry therefore varies.

The despatches from the Governor General (folios 64-68) are concerned with the position of Dost Mahomed [Dost Mohammad Khan, Amir of Afghanistan] – including reports of illness and rumours of death. It also discusses proposals for officially constituted Afghan and British vakils Elected representative or attorney, acting in legal matters such as contracting marriage, inheritance, or business; a high-ranking legal official; could also refer to a custodian or administrator. to reside at Peshawar and Cabool [Kabul], and reports on the seizure of Herat by Eesa Khan [Isa Khan Bardorani, Minister-regent].

The section from Bombay (folio 69) contains a report of the Persian Army collecting revenue due to the Khan of Khelat [Kalat], and news from Aden respecting the Foutheli Chief.

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‘Secret Letters received, by way of Marseilles, August 30:1856’ [‎64v] (2/12), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F231/28, ff 64-69, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100044156481.0x000081> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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