![‘Translation of a Letter, addressed by Hoossein Khan, Sirdar of Erivan to H. R. H. Abbas Mirza’ [‎1r] (1/4)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100038378586.0x000375/IOR_L_PS_9_70_230_0001.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "‘Translation of a Letter, addressed by Hoossein Khan, Sirdar of Erivan to H. R. H. Abbas Mirza’ [‎1r] (1/4)")
‘Translation of a Letter, addressed by Hoossein Khan, Sirdar of Erivan to H. R. H. Abbas Mirza’ [1r] (1/4)
The record is made up of 1 item (2 folios). It was created in 1827. 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. .
About this item
- Content
Translation of a letter from the Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. of Erivan, Hoossein Khan [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. of Iravan or Yerevan, Ḥusayn Qulī Khan Qājār], to Abbas Mirza [Crown Prince of Persia, ʿAbbās Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Qājār]. The letter concerns military operations in the khanate of Erivan [Russo-Persian War, 1826-1828], detailing the advance of Russian forces towards Erivan and the battles fought between Russian and Persian [Iranian] troops, including details of the numbers of troops involved and casualties sustained.
This document was originally enclosed in the letter of the East India Company Envoy to Persia, Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonald Kinneir, 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. of the East India Company of 14 May 1827 (IOR/L/PS/9/70/227).
- Extent and format
- 1 item (2 folios)
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
‘Translation of a Letter, addressed by Hoossein Khan, Sirdar of Erivan to H. R. H. Abbas Mirza’ [1r] (1/4), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/9/70/230, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100128077258.0x000002> [accessed 15 August 2026]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100128077258.0x000002
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100128077258.0x000002">‘Translation of a Letter, addressed by Hoossein Khan, Sirdar of Erivan to H. R. H. Abbas Mirza’ [‎1r] (1/4)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100128077258.0x000002"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100038378586.0x000375/IOR_L_PS_9_70_230_0001.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100038378586.0x000375/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/9/70/230
- Title
- ‘Translation of a Letter, addressed by Hoossein Khan, Sirdar of Erivan to H. R. H. Abbas Mirza’
- Pages
- 1r:2v
- Author
- Qājār, Ḥusayn Qulī Khān
- Usage terms
- Public Domain