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Correspondence, Printed Papers and Newspaper Cuttings Relating to the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation Ltd [187r] (412/586)
The record is made up of 2 volumes (276 folios). It was created in 1 Jul 1889-20 Dec 1892. It was written in English and German. 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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MINING RIGHTS CORPORATION, LIMITED. 3
09 promote companies or associations for the
purpose of carrying into effect or otherwise dealing with or
acquiring all or any of the mining rights and powers, pro-
pei ty and assets, for the time being, of the Company.
fjj lo accept, purchase, hold and sell shares or stock in
any company or undertaking, any of whose objects are
similar to any of the objects of this Company, or such as
may he calculated to promote or advance the interests of
this Company.
(k) To make and carry into effect arrangements with
respect to the union of interests or amalgamation, either in
whole or in part with any other companies, corporations, or
persons, carrying on business in any way similar to the
business for the time being of the Company, and to
purchase, or otherwise acquire the goodwill of or any interest
in any trade or business similar to any trade or business
which the Company is authorized to carry on.
(7) To sell, grant on lease, give in exchange, or other
wise dispose of, all or any part of any mines, minerals, ore,
precious stones, petroleum, and any other real or personal
estate, or moveable or immoveable property for the time
being of the Company ; and to grant any liberty of way or
working, and any rights, easements, appurtenances and
advantages, including the grant, either absolutely or con
ditionally, of power to work upon any terms which may for
the time being be thought fit, any mines or rights for the
time being of the Company, or any part thereof respectively,
and to accept and receive in payment or part payment of
any such purchase or consideration money, shares or deben
tures, or debenture stock of any other company or
companies.
(■m) To mortgage and pledge the whole or any part of
the property of the Company for the time being, and to
borrow or raise money by the issue of debentures, debenture
stock, bills of exchange, promissory notes, or other
obligations or securities, either with or without any specific
or floating charge or security on or over all or any part of
the property or assets of the Company, and of its uncalled
capital (if any) for the time being.
(n) To enter into partnership or into any arrangement
for sharing profits, union of interests, co-operation, joint
adventure, reciprocal concession, or otherwise, with any
person, corporation or company carrying on or engaged in
or about to carry on or engage in, any business or transac
tion which this Company is authorized to carry on or engage
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These papers, which are spread across two volumes, contain material relating to mines and mining rights in Persia, and more specifically to the affairs of the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation Limited, of which George Nathaniel Curzon was a director.
The first part (26 March 1890-27 March 1892) is mostly comprised of received correspondence regarding Curzon's appointment to the board of directors of the recently formed Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation and the company's interests in mines and mining rights in Persia. Also included in this part are facsimiles of company correspondence and reports, forwarded to Curzon by the company's Secretary, Lewis Hamilton, concerning the company's affairs, with discussion of existing and potential mining sites in Persia. Notable correspondents in this part include Edward Albert Sassoon of David Sassoon and Company, as well as fellow board members and other representatives and associates of the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation such as Lewis Hamilton, Sir Lepel Henry Griffin, and Albert Houtum-Schindler.
The second part (1 July 1889-20 December 1892) consists of Curzon's own handwritten notes plus a selection of reports, printed papers, newspaper cuttings, and correspondence, not only on mining and mining rights in Persia, but also regarding the affairs of the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation. It includes a list of those mines that are privately-owned and those that have been given in lease by the Persian Government, as well as details of Persian mines that are at the disposal of the Imperial Bank of Persia. Papers directly relating to the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation include copies of a memorandum and articles of association, as well as circulars, balance sheets, and a copy of extensive correspondence between the company and Houtum-Schindler. Also included is a copy of the general report of another company, the Persian Road and Transport Company, dated March 1891.
Among the papers are four plans: three of the Elburz [Alborz] mountains (folios 33, 36 and 45) and one showing transport routes across Persia (folio 266).
The German language material consists of three book titles cited by Houtum-Schindler.
- Extent and format
- 2 volumes (276 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers in both volumes proceed in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: this file consists of two physical volumes. The foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio of volume one (ff 1-138) and terminates at the last folio of volume two (ff 139-276); these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 1-276; these numbers are printed, and are not circled. The foliation sequence does not include either the front and back covers or the flyleaves of the volumes.
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- Mss Eur F111/71
- Title
- Correspondence, Printed Papers and Newspaper Cuttings Relating to the Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation Ltd
- Pages
- 185r:222v
- Author
- Persian Bank Mining Rights Corporation Limited
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