'The French Brig La Vigilante with her Crew delivered over to the Imaum of Muscat to enable him by her restoration to appease the resentment of the French excited by his having compelled the Brig to leave the Cove of Muscat which led to her capture by His Majesty's Ship Concorde' [‎258v] (12/224)

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This item consists primarily of copies of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the governments of Bengal and Bombay.

The letters are principally directed 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. , the Government of Bengal From c. 1758-1858, the East India Company's administration in Bengal. From 1773-1833, the most senior of the three subdivisions of India, also known as the Supreme Government of India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. , and the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat [Āl Bū Sa‘īd, Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān], and focus on the return of the French brig La Vigilante to the Imaum. The main discussion is whether the capture of La Vigilante by HMS Concorde was lawful, as Concorde compelled the Imaum of Muscat to force La Vigilante to leave the safety of the port. As a result, the French plundered Arab ships belonging to Muscat, and so the Imaum demanded the return of La Vigilante in order to return her to the French and restore good relations. The possibility of a British alliance with Muscat and the terms of Muscat's neutrality are also discussed, as well as the practicalities of returning La Vigilante and her crew, which was accomplished in February 1808. There is some mention of trade; fears of a French alliance with Muscat; and discussion on the jurisdiction of the Court of Vice Admiralty at Bombay.

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Political No. 9, Season 1808/9, Draft 178, Para. 25'; and 'Examiner's Office, July + August 1808'.

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1 item (111 folios)

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