‘Affairs of the Persian Gulf’

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Enclosure nos. 2-12 to a despatch from the Secret Department, 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], dated 30 November 1844. The enclosures are dated 3 September-22 November 1844.

The enclosures consist of correspondence relating to the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , particularly: the removal of coal stores and closing of the commissariat on the Island of Karrack [Kharg], and a request for a new position to be found for the Coal Agent at Karrack; and a complaint to the Government of Persia [Iran] over the planned construction of a tall, fortified tower close to the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in Bushire [Bushehr].

The primary correspondent is the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

Extent and format

1 item (26 folios)

It is part of

‘ENCLOSURES TO SECRET LETTERS FROM BOMBAY’, Vol 71

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/5/433

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/5/433, ff 322-347

Former external reference(s)

No. 96 of 1844

History of this record

Date(s)

30 Nov 1844 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

FortificationsPersonnelCoal

Places

BushireKarrack (island)

People & organisations

Government of PersiaPersian Gulf Political Residency

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