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Zanzibar Affairs [‎144r] (3/10)

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The record is made up of 1 item (5 folios). It was created in 23 May 1871-9 Nov 1871. 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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No. 339, dated Bombay Castle, the 14th October 1870.
From—W. Wedderburn, Esq., Acting Secy, to the Govt, of Bombay, Political Dept.
To—'The Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department.
As connected with my letter No. 181, dated the 26th May last,
I am directed to forward herewith, for submission to the Govern-
ment of India, the enclosed copy of a letter, with accompaniments,
from 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. , Zanzibar, No. 60—204, dated the 18th
August last, relative to the suppression of the East African slave
trade.
No. 60—204, dated Zanzibar, the 18lh August 1870.
From—H. A. Churchill, Esq., c. b., 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. and H. B. M/s Consul, Zanzibar.
To—The Acting Secretary to 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. , Political Dept.
I have the honor to enclose a copy of my despatch No. 32—202 of the
18th instant, addressed to Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Poreign Affairs,
relative to the suppression of the slave trade on the East Coast of Africa,
together with a copy of the Earl of Clarendon’s instructions therein mentioned.
No. 32—202, dated Zanzibar, the 18th August 1870.
From—H. A. Churchill, Esq., c. b., 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. and H. B. M/s Consul, Zanzibar.
To—The Right Ho Able the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
I have the honor to report, for Your Lordship’s information, that on my
return to Zanzibar I took an early opportunity to confer with the Sultan on
the subject of the suppression of the slave trade, as pointed out in Lord Claren
don’s despatch to me of the 16th June, withholding, as a matter of course, the
latter part, which I will reserve to make use of in the event of His Highness
showing any hesitation in accepting the proposals of Her Majesty’s Government.
Syud Majid has not yet let anything transpire with regard to his inten
tions, nor has he called his council together to have the opinion of his
courtiers on this important question, but I expect from his language that the
Erench Consul has been consulted, for he appears to be acquainted with the
general tenor of the proposals of the British Government.
I shall give His Highness full time to realize the benefits likely to accrue
both to Her Majesty’s Government and to himself from his acceptance of the
proposals made to him, and it will be my endeavour to put forward those bene
fits in as permanent a light as possible before I press him to decide as to the
course of conduct he will pursue.
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Dated the 16th June 1870.
From— Earl Clarendon, k. g., Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
To—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. and H. B. M/s Consul at Zanzibar.
Ox your return to Zanzibar I think it well to acquaint you with my views
upon some of the most important suggestions for the suppression of the slave
trade on the East Coast of Africa, contained in the report of the committee of
which you were a member.

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Letter and Enclosures to HM Secretary of State for India, dated 17 October 1871, concerning Zanzibar affairs.

The papers include: the suppression of the slave trade, and the British Government's wish to end the subsidy paid by the Sultan of Zanzibar to the Ruler of Muscat.

The papers include correspondence from Henry Adrian Churchill, 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. and HBM's Consul, Zanzibar.

The Enclosures are dated 23 May - 14 October 1871.

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