‘Aden. Introduction of Vaccination at-’

IOR/F/4/2122/100103

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The record is made up of 1 item (14 folios). It was created in 12 Jun 1845-10 Sep 1845. 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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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. [Mumbai] 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. , dated 30 September 1845. A copy of this letter can be found at IOR/F/4/2122/100102.

The item relates to the reporting of Dr John Porter Malcolmson’s, Civil Surgeon at Aden, first successful vaccination at Aden, after receiving virus samples from the Royal Jennerian Institution in London. Certificates from D Sturrock and C Barclay of the [Government of] Madras [Chennai] Medical establishment are included, certifying the success of Malcolmson’s attempt. The item also contains discussions between 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. and Stafford Bettesworth Haines, Captain in the Indian Navy and 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, with regards to Malcolmson's proposals for implementing a wider vaccination programme at Aden. Particular attention is paid to how to convince the numerous ethnic groups in the region to accept vaccinations.

The item also contains letters forwarded 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. from Surgeon James Burnes, Secretary to the Medical Board, regarding Malcolmson's reports that there are no cases of small pox currently being treated at Aden.

The correspondents are: Burnes; Malcolmson; Haines; 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. .

The title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 5061, Draft 29/46, Coll[ection]: 32, Vol: 2’, ‘Collection No. 3 of No. 80’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

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1 item (14 folios)
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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 (f 940), noting ‘No.’, ‘From’, ‘To’, ‘Subject’, ‘Date & No. of document’, and ‘Date & No. of Cons[ultation]’.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 939, and terminates at f 952, 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.

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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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IOR/F/4/2122/100103

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12 Jun 1845-10 Sep 1845 (CE, Gregorian)

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