British Plans for the Fortification of Aden [‎136r] (89/90)

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Papers relating to affairs in Aden following the capture and occupation of the city by British forces, 19 January 1839. They notably cover the following: strengthening of port defences against piracy; control of traffic; vessels and cargo in the port; plans for the extension of fortifications and development of a new city.

The item contains four sub-items as follows:

• ‘Military Survey of the Peninsula or Cape of Aden’, 1839 (f 133)
• ‘Military Survey of the Peninsula or Cape of Aden’, 1839 (f 134)
• ‘Sketch of the Arabian Coast East and West of Aden shewing the Western Bay and opposite coast of Cape St Antony’, 1839 (f 135)
• ‘General Outlines of Cape Aden’, 1839 (f 136).

The main correspondents are: Stafford Bettesworth Haines, 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. in Aden; Lieutenant Johnston, Commander of HCS Coote ; Indian Navy officers; Lestock Robert Reid, Acting 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. [Mumbai]; Sultan Nassur ben Boobeckur [Sultan Nasir bin Abu Bakr al-‘Awlaqi]; Sheik Sallah ben Iwas Muraidee [Shaikh Salih bin Iwaz al-Muraydi]; Lieutenant-Colonel Edward M Wood, 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. ; Captain Robert Foster, Chief Engineer’s Office, Bombay.

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