Affairs in Aden and its Hinterland, the Gulf of Aden, and the Lower Part of the Red Sea Coast

Content

This part of the volume consists of copies of enclosures to a despatch from 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. Secret Department to the Secret Committee Pre-1784, the Committee responsible for protecting East India Company shipping. Post-1784, its main role was to transmit communications between the Board of Control and the Company's Indian governments on matters requiring secrecy. , Number 32 of 1842, dated 31 March 1842. The enclosures are dated 24 February to 31 March 1842. They consist of a general report by 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. at Aden, and other correspondence, on the state of affairs in Aden and its hinterland, the Gulf of Aden, and the lower part of the Red Sea Coast.

The enclosures discuss matters including:

• British relations with the tribes around Aden, including relations with the Sultan of Lahidge [Lahej]
• The reason why orders were issued deferring the transportation of fifty Irregular Horse to Aden
• The recommendation of 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. at Aden that two Arab prisoners, previously sent from Aden to one of the East India Company's jails in the Bombay Presidency The name given to each of the three divisions of the territory of the East India Company, and later the British Raj, on the Indian subcontinent. , be sent back to Aden to be released with a warning regarding their future conduct
• The view of 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. at Aden that it was inadvisable to send Mr Hatchatoor to again reside as an Agent at Tedjoura [Tadjoura]
• 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. at Aden having despatched the HC [Honourable Company] schooner Constance to Mussowah [Massawa] for the purpose of obtaining information about the state of affairs in Northern Abyssinia [the Northern Ethiopian Empire] and Arabia, at the request of HM Agent and Consul General in Egypt
• Measures undertaken by 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. at Aden for the protection of trade on the coast of Abyssinia
• The request of the former Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Mocha, Hajee Abdool Russool [Haji Abdul Rasool], that a decision be made by 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. regarding his case, and that he be granted an allowance until his property at Mocha is restored to him
• Statements of stipends granted to different Arab 'chiefs' in the interior of 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. at Aden and the Secretary and Officiating Chief Secretary 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. .

Extent and format

1 item (73 folios)

It is part of

‘ENCLOSURES TO SECRET LETTERS FROM BOMBAY’, Vol 43

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Arrangement

There is an abstract of contents of the despatch, numbered 1-28, on folios 365-371. These numbers are repeated for reference on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of the last folio of each enclosure.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/L/PS/5/405, ff 364-436

Former external reference(s)

No. 32 of 1842

History of this record

Date(s)

31 Mar 1842 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Tribal relationsColonial administrationPrisoners

Places

MochaAdenAbyssinia

People & organisations

Political AgentNative AgentBritish AgentSultan of Lahej

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