Aden Affairs [‎301v] (12/14)

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This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from 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. Secret Department to the Secret Committee Pre-1784, the Committee responsible for protecting East India Company shipping. Post-1784, its main role was to transmit communications between the Board of Control and the Company's Indian governments on matters requiring secrecy. , Number 42 of 1853, dated 2 July 1853. The enclosures are numbered 4-6 and are dated 14 June-2 July 1853. A handwritten note in red ink states that enclosures 12-14 are missing.

The papers relate to affairs in Aden and its vicinity including:

• The movement of a valuable ‘kafila’ [a travelling group with camels] with protection provided by the Sultan of Lahidge [Lahej] and 500 mounted men
• Some fatal illness in the Jewish community and its possible causes.

The correspondents are the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Aden and the Secretary to Government, Bombay.

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1 item (6 folios)

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English in Latin script

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