‘Relative to advances made on account the Persian Government.’ [‎141v] (28/28)

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This item consists of copies of recommendations of the Committee of Correspondence, and extracts of political letters from the East India Company Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. to the Government of Bengal From c. 1758-1858, the East India Company's administration in Bengal. From 1773-1833, the most senior of the three subdivisions of India, also known as the Supreme Government of India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. .

The item concerns:

• A claim made by the Persian Ambassador to the UK ( Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Abū al-Ḥasan Khān Shīrāzī) regarding the outstanding amount still owed of a subsidy paid by Britain to Persia from 1809-14, along with other ‘pecuniary claims’ relating to arms supplies, and a request for the Government of Bengal From c. 1758-1858, the East India Company's administration in Bengal. From 1773-1833, the most senior of the three subdivisions of India, also known as the Supreme Government of India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. to calculate what is owed and to arrange payment
• The arrival in England of Meerza Mahomed Saleh [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Ṣāliḥ Shīrāzī], the ‘accredited agent’ of Abbas Merza [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 Prince Royal [Crown Prince] of Persia, and his request for part of what is owed of the subsidy to be issued to him for the purchase of arms and ammunition for the Persian Government.

The title page contains the following references: ‘1822/3, Dr[a]ft 365’, ‘Collection to P.C. [Previous Communication] No. 88’, and ‘Auditor’s Office 25th June 1823’.

Extent and format

1 item (14 folios)

Arrangement

The documents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of the item to the rear.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 128 and terminates at f 141, 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 volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

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English in Latin script

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