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'Letter from Sir Harford Jones Baronet to His Excellency Meerza Bozurg, dated the 15 May 1810' [1r] (1/4)
The record is made up of 1 item (2 folios). It was created in 15 May 1810. 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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Copy of a letter from HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. to Persia [Iran], Sir Harford Jones, to the Vizier of the Crown Prince of Persia, Meerza Bozurg [Mīrzā Buzurg], dated 15 May 1810. The letter is in reply to Meerza Bozurg's letter, received by Jones on 14 May 1810 (IOR/L/PS/9/68/33). The letter concerns the ongoing armistice negotiations between Russia and Persia, particularly in relation to a plan by Persia to break off negotiations and renew the war. Jones also reassures Meerza Bozurg of his intention to continue his service to the Crown Prince of Persia, Abbas Mirza.
The letter was enclosed in Jones's secret letter of 2 June 1810, and was received on 4 October 1810.
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- 'Letter from Sir Harford Jones Baronet to His Excellency Meerza Bozurg, dated the 15 May 1810'
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- 1r:2v
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