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Turkish Expedition to Nejd [‎455v] (4/94)

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The record is made up of 1 item (47 folios). It was created in 20 May 1871-6 Dec 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. 9.—Prom 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. ,
Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. , to Her Britannic Ma
jesty’s Ambassador, Constantinople.
19M July 1871, No. 33.
No. 10.—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. ,
Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. , to Her Majesty’s Am
bassador at Constantinople.
1st August 1871, No. 35.
Intelligence regarding the Nejd
expedition.
Beporting confirmation of the in
telligence that the Turkish troops
had reached and occupied El Hassa
and the critical position of the Turk
ish troops.
No. 11.—Telegram from the Poli
tical Agent, Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. .
29^ August 1871.
(Copy sent to Bombay Government, No. 1850 P, dated
31st August 1871.)
Begiment of foot, 600 strong, left
to-day by steamer for Bussora, en route
to Kateef; 120 mounted gens
d’armes are marching for same desti
nation. Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. states regiment sent
to relieve some of the troops there.
No. 12.—Telegram from the Poli
tical Secretary to the Government of
Bombay.
29^ August 1871.
Colonel Pelly telegraphs that latest
intelligence from Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Mirza,
on authority of Arab reports, Bedouins
had attacked Oojair and plundered
Turkish commander raising men in
Lahsa. Saood has written to his son
confirming Abdulla’s death. Turks
receiving reinforcements at Kateef.
Gwuttur Chiefs, alarmed at Saood,
cease to hoist Turkish flag. Bahrein
Chief sending away Bedouins ar
rived from mainland in view to keep
ing clear of quarrels. Kowait Chief
has begged permission to return home,
but Turks refused.
No. 13.—Telegram from the Poli
tical Agent, Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. .
Is^ September 1871.
Recent arrival here from Kateef
confirms account of battle between
the two brothers, stating Abdulla not
killed or wounded, though entirely
defeated: his followers were goin 0,
over to Saood. Latter said to have
received spear-wound in arm, and to
be in Riadh.
. N°. IT.—Telegram from the Poli
tical Secretary to the Government of
Bombav.
*
1st September 1871.
Communicates following message
from Colonel Pelly to-day :
“ My recommandee of 28th and
29th. Your telegram of 29th. No
reply received. I purpose transmit
ting Admiralty orders this evening,
unless forbidden to do so.”

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Letter and Enclosures to HM Secretary of State for India, dated 31 October 1871.

The papers cover: the aims of the Ottoman military expedition against Nejd [Najd]; correspondence with Midhut Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , Governor General of Baghdad; British support for Bahrein [Bahrain]; the movements of British warships in the area (HMS Hugh Rose , HMS Magpie , HMS Bullfinch , and HMS Lynx ); reports of the landing and operations of Turkish troops; the operations of Saood [Saud ibn Faisal ibn Turki Āl Sa‘ūd] against the Turkish force, and against his [half-] brother Abdoollah [Abdallah ibn Faisal ibn Turki Āl Sa‘ūd]; reports of the occupation of Guttur [Qatar] by the Turks; operations in Lahsa [Hasa]; correspondence concerning the ownership of the British steamer SS Snipe , which was reported to be conveying Turkish troops to Kateef [Al-Qaṭīf]; the monitoring of the coast of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. during the Turkish expedition; the movements of Turkish ships in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; and further intelligence concerning Turkish operations.

The main correspondents are Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Herbert, 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. in Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. ; and Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis Pelly, 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. .

The Enclosures are dated 20 May - 20 October 1871.

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There is an Abstract of Contents on folios 455-458, numbered 1-42.

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