‘Captain Hart’s Mission to the Imaum of Muscat. His report, and a Copy of the Treaty concluded between His Highness and the Americans. Arrival of a French Frigate at Zanzibar for the purpose of negociating New Treaties with the Imaum.’ [‎59r] (122/171)

Content

The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the governments of Bombay [Mumbai], Madras [Chennai] and Bengal. The item is principally concerned with the news that Syed Syeed bin Sultan [Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd], the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat, has signed a Treaty with the United States of America. In particular the item relates to:

• Discussions by the above governments as to whether the Imaum has broken existing treaties with the British by signing this new treaty
• The Imaum's offer to amend or break the treaty with the Americans if the British are displeased, and his offer of a vessel, the Liverpool , to the King of England [King of the United Kingdom] as a present
• The Imaum's 'complaints' that the British take a long time to reply to his correspondence and also do not support him against his enemies
• Further news that a French frigate has arrived at Zanzibar with the object of negotiating new treaties with the Imaum.

The item includes a report (folios 34-52) by Captain Henry Hart, commanding HMS Imogene , on his dealings with the Imaum at Zanzibar. The report contains information on the Imaum's power, influence and trade in his dominions and neighbouring territories (notably Madagascar), as well as details of the treaty with the USA.

As well as a copy of the treaty with the USA (folios 52-55), the item also includes copies of treaties between the Imaum of Muscat's predecessor, Syeed Sultan [Sayyid Sulṭān bin Ahmad Āl Bū Sa‘īd], and the East India Company signed in 1798 (folios 16-17) and 1800 (folio 18).

In addition to numerous secretaries to the above governments, other correspondents include: William Henry Wathen and A N Shaw, successive Persian Secretaries 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. ; Vice Admiral Sir John Gore, Naval Commander in Chief; Lord William Cavendish Bentinck, Governor General; Captain Henry Hart, HMS Imogene ; and Captain Hanway Plumbridge, HMS Magicienne .

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Bombay Political Department’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 1453 Draft 267. 1835.’ and 'Examiner's Office 1835'.

Extent and format

1 item (80 folios)

Arrangement

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 6), noting ‘Page’, ‘Date of Document’, ‘From’, ‘To’ and ‘Date of Consultation’.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 4, and terminates at f 83, 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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English in Latin script

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