'Persian Gulf; Muscat and Zanzibar'
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- 'Persian Gulf; Muscat and Zanzibar'
- Contributor:
- Sir Knight George Russell Clerk (author)
- Date:
- 1868/1868
- Description:
- A printed memorandum, written by George Russell Clerk, member of the Council of India, London, on 17 July 1868. The document discusses the motives behind Persia's ambition for a naval presence in the Gulf, including the search for markets for opium exports. In a second section, entitled 'Muscat and Zanzibar', the author discusses the proposal that Britain pay the annual subsidy owed by Zanzibar to Muscat, how best to stem the East African slave trade, and the administration of the region.4 foliosFoliation: ff 38-41.Pagination: there is an original, printed pagination system, numbered 1-7.
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival item
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- International relations
Opium trade
Slave trade - Extent:
- 4 folios
- Rights:
- Open Government Licence
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100030782395.0x000003_ar
81055/vdc_100030782395.0x000003_en
IOR/L/PS/18/B2/4 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers