The Anglo-Persian War

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This item comprises enclosures to a despatch from 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] Secret Department 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. [Bombay Secret Letter], No. 22 dated 2 February 1857. The enclosures are dated 12-29 January 1857.

The papers comprise:

• A letter from the Adjutant-General of the Army, to the Secretary to the Government, Bombay, regarding the capitulation of Bushire [Bushehr], and conveying approbation for: the conduct of the campaign and particular senior officers; the co-operation between the military and naval forces; and the gallantry and endurance of officers and soldiers, including the ‘Hindoo’ [Hindu] soldiers
• The Second Supplement to the Bombay Government Gazette , published 29 January 1857, adding the names of officers which were omitted from the first list of commendations for distinguished service
• Two Resolutions of the Board: commending Major-General Foster Stalker, Commanding the Persian Expeditionary Force, in operations leading to the surrender of Bushire, and all the officers and men serving in the Persian Field force; and regarding the issue of instructions to Richard Ethersey, Commander of the Indian Naval Squadron in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , for the protection of Bassadore [Basaidu, Qeshm Island] as both a coaling and communications station
• Two letters from the Secretary to the Government of India to the Secretary to Government, Bombay, regarding: the disposal of guns captured from the Persians [Iranians]; the importance of protecting Bassadore; and the appointment of Commander James Felix Jones, 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. with the Forces, as Civil Commissioner in the town of Bushire.

Extent and format

1 item (11 folios)

It is part of

'ENCLOSURES TO SECRET LETTERS FROM BOMBAY', Vol 128

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/5/490

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/5/490, ff 292-302

History of this record

Date(s)

2 Feb 1857 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

War propagandaAnglo-Persian War (1856-1857)Naval basesMilitary victories

Places

BushireBassadore

People & organisations

Government of IndiaCommander of the Persian Expeditionary ForceGovernment of Bombay, Chief Secretary

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