‘Affairs of Aden’ [‎389v] (84/170)

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Enclosure nos. 2-41 to a despatch from the Secret Department, 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], dated 30 November 1844. The enclosures are dated 27 August-27 November 1844.

The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in Aden and East Africa, including:

• Reports that an army led by the Imam of Sana [Sana’a] is marching in the direction of Aden, with the apparent intention of attacking Lahidge [Lahej], and has reached as far as Ereem [Yarim], but has been halted by news of the usurpation of Sana by the Imam’s uncle
• Reports that the Sultan of Ourlghee [Aulaqi] also intends to attack Lahidge, but requires permission from the Sultan of Fouthelee [Fadhli] to march through his territory
• A request from M Houssain Fudthel [Sultan Muḥsin bin Faḍl al-‘Abdalī], Sultan of Lahedge, for shot and powder to aid in his defence
• The high rate of illness among the troops at Aden, a request for the worst cases to be invalided out, and the need for reinforcements
• Reports of a massacre and mass enslavement committed by the King of Shoa [Shewa]
• Payment of a grant to the Assistant 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. , Aden, to cover his expenses from his tour of the coast of East Africa
• The need of extensive repairs to, or replacement of, the building currently housing the Political Agent’s office and the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. Treasury.

The primary correspondents are: 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. , Aden; Lieutenant-Colonel William Croker, commanding the troops at Aden; the Sultan of Lahedge; the Superintendent of the Indian Navy; the Quartermaster-General, Bombay; and the Government of India.

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