‘Letter from Mr Murray as to Persia received Oct.3.1856’ [1v] (2/4)
The record is made up of 1 item (2 folios). It was created in 3 Oct 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 contains a summary of a secret despatch from HM Minister to Persia, Charles Augustus Murray residing at Baghdad (8 August 1856, Number 68). It discusses a letter received from the ruler of Herat, Eesa Khan [Isa Khan Bardorani, Minister-Regent of Herat] offering submission to Britain in return for aid against the Persians. It also covers Murray's views as to the measures that Britain should take against Persia.
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