Aden Affairs

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This part of the volume consists of a copy of an enclosure 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. 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. , Number 20 of 1840, dated 30 April 1840. The enclosures are dated 28 February-30 April 1840.

The papers relate to:

• The use of stones from ruined mosques or shrines on the plain of Aden for military construction by the British
• Disputes between the Arab tribes arising from the British occupation of Aden in 1839 and resistance to that occupation.

Correspondents include: the 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. at Aden; the Chief Secretary to Government; the Adjutant General of the Army; and the Military Board, 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. .

On folio 563 a note in black ink states ‘Enclosures in Bombay Secret Letter No. 19, dated 30th April 1840 are missing from this Collection.’

Extent and format

1 item (132 folios)

It is part of

‘ENCLOSURES TO SECRET LETTERS FROM BOMBAY’, VOL 20

1396 images

Ref: IOR/L/PS/5/382

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/5/382, ff 562-693

Former external reference(s)

No. 20 of 1840

History of this record

Date(s)

30 Apr 1840 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Colonial administration

Places

Aden

People & organisations

Political AgentGovernment of Bombay, Chief Secretary

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Aden Affairs, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/5/382, ff 562-693, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100152132028.0x000001> [accessed 15 May 2024]

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