‘Persian Gulf. Disturbed state of the Persian Coast of the-’

Content

The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, a Political Letter 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. to the East India Company Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. , 31 January 1848. A copy of this Political Letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2238/112322, alongside details of further enclosures. The item is the forty-fifth in a series of fifty-nine items on events in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

The item relates to instructions given to Captain Lowe, Commanding the Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , by Major Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , as a consequence of the ‘disturbed state’ of the lower Persian [Iranian] coast of the Gulf. Hennell’s initial instructions are to protect vessels sailing from Congoon [Kangan], and to inspect and potentially seize vessels belonging to Mogoo [Moghuyeh], Charrack [Bandar-e Charak], and Asseeloo [Bandar-e ‘Asaluyeh]. These instructions are modified a few months later.

As well as Lowe, copies of the instructions are sent to: Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Sheil, Her Majesty’s Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. at the Court of Persia; Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Farrant, Her Majesty’s Chargé d’Affaires at the Court of Persia; 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. .

Lowe is also referred to as the Senior Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘Draft No. 345/48, Coll: 2, Vol: 45’, ‘Collection No. 1 of No. 21’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (15 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item. The item also contains a table of contents (ff 499-500), noting ‘No’, ‘From’, ‘To’, ‘Subject’, ‘Date & No. of Document’ and ‘Date & No. of Consultation’.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 498, and terminates at f 512, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/2238/112366

History of this record

Date(s)

9 Oct 1847-Feb 1848 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Orders

Places

Persian Gulf

People & organisations

Political Resident, Persian GulfSenior Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf

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