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‘Affairs of Aden’ [554r] (71/116)
The record is made up of 1 item (58 folios). It was created in 28 Feb 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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Enclosure nos. 2-29 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 28 February 1845. The enclosures are dated 10 January-27 February 1845.
The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in Aden, particularly the defence of Aden in the light of reports that Hussain ibn Ali Hyder [Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī Ḥaydar], Sherriff [Sharif] of Mocha and Hodeida [Al Hudaydah], has occupied Taez [Taiz] and is intending to take possession of all of southern Yemen and attack Aden.
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; the Executive Engineer, Aden; Lieutenant-Colonel William Croker, commanding the troops at Aden; the Senior Naval Officer, Aden; and the Government of India.
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- IOR/L/PS/5/434, ff 519-576
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- ‘Affairs of Aden’
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