Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan (Henry Pottinger and his Correspondence about Sindh.)

Dr. Dur Muhammad Pathan

Henry Pottinger and his Correspondence about Sindh.

Wikipedia providesinformation about Henry PottingerLieutenant GeneralSir Henry Pottinger, 1st Baronet, GCB, PC(3 October 1789 – 18 March 1856), was an Anglo-Irish soldier and colonial administrator who became the first Governor of Hong Kong.

Henry Pottinger was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1789. He was the fifth son of Eldred Curwen Pottinger, Esq., of Mount Pottinger, County Down, and his wife Anne, who was the daughter of Robert Gordon, Esq., of Florida House in the same county. They had three daughters and eight sons. Eldred Pottinger was his nephew. Henry studied at the Belfast Academy, today known as Belfast Royal Academy.

In 1804, he went to India to serve in the army and explored the lands between the Indus and Persia, travelling in disguise as a Muslim merchant and studying local languages, under the orders of Sir John Malcolm. In 1806, he joined the British East India Company and in 1809, he was a Lieutenant who fought in one of the Anglo-Mahratta wars. In 1810, he and Charles Christie undertook an expedition from Nushki (Balochistan) to Isfahan (Central Persia) disguised as a Muslims. Christie went north to Herat and then west while Pottinger went west across two deserts to Kerman and Isfahan where they rejoined. The expedition was funded by the East India Company to map and research the regions of Balochistan and Persia because of concerns about India being invaded by French forces. It would be 100 years before another European took this route, and Pottinger rose to the rank of Colonel. Pottinger later became Resident Administrator of Sindh in 1820. He later held the same post in Hyderabad.

In 1820, he married Susanna Maria Cooke who in 1831 gave birth to their son, Frederick Pottinger who became notorious for his run-ins with bushrangers as Inspector of Police in New South Wales, Australia. Their second son, Henry, was born on 10 June 1834 and died on 18 October 1909.He was created a baronet when he returned to England in 1839.

Pottinger accepted Foreign Secretary Lord Palmerston's offer of the post of envoy and plenipotentiary in China and superintendent of British trade, thus replacing Charles Elliot. In 1841, when Pottinger was sent to China, Palmerston instructed him to "examine with care the natural capacities of Hong Kong, and you will not agree to give up that Island unless you should find that you can exchange it for another in the neighbourhood of Canton, better adapted for the purposes in view; equally defensible; and affording sufficient shelter for Ships of War and Commerce". On 4 November 1841, Palmerston's successor Lord Aberdeen wrote to Pottinger that he had doubts over Hong Kong's acquisition since it would incur administrative expenses, and complicate relations with China and other nations.

After Pottinger joined the British expeditionary force in northern China, he negotiated the terms of the Treaty of Nanking (1842), which ended the First Opium War and ceded Hong Kong Island to the United Kingdom. Pottinger became the second Administrator of Hong Kong (1841–1843) and the first Governor of Hong Kong (1843–1844). When he forwarded the treaty to Aberdeen, Pottinger remarked, "the retention of Hong Kong is the only point in which I have intentionally exceeded my modified instructions, but every single hour I have passed in this superb country has convinced me of the necessity and desirability of our possessing such a settlement as an emporium for our trade and a place from which Her Majesty's subjects in China may be alike protected and controlled."

On 26 April 1843, the Governor's residence (Former French Mission Building) was robbed.

On 26 June 1843, he was appointed to become the Chief Commander of the British troops stationed in Hong Kong.

During his very short tenure, Pottinger established executive and legislative chambers, with one discussing political affairs and one designing legal codes. However, the chambers did not convene often, and this gave Pottinger wide-ranging powers to decide on policy.

Towards the end of his tenure, Pottinger lost the support of the local British merchants and was isolated. He left on 7 May 1844.

During his governorship, Hong Kong became the major port for trading opium in China.

Pottinger became a member of the Privy Council in 1844, and became Governor of Cape Colony in 1847 and also of Madras in the same year. In 1851, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant-general. He died in retirement in Malta in 1856.

In 1836, Lord Auckland deputed Henry Pottinger to the Amīrs, to negotiate an offensive and defensive alliance with Amirs of Sindh without giving them protection against the Sikhs. Pottinger's maneuverings in Sindh yielded results. The Amīrs were forced to conclude a treaty with Pottinger on 20 April 1838. British diplomacy in Sindh had permanently thwarted Raṇjīt Siṅgh's designs on that country. Pottinger, who remained political agent in Sindh from 1836-40.

During his stay in Sindh in capacity of Political Agent, he made correspondence with The East India Company Government on the Sindh Affairs that is preserved in Sindh Government Records. I am sharing here with brief of his correspondence, which reflects the Political and social situation of Sindh during his tenure of his posting in Sindh.

People of Sindh know Colonel Pottinger, because of his book “Travels in Beloochistan and Sinde” that was translated into Sindhi & publish by Sindh Adabi Board. Most of us are not aware about his negative role played by him while he was Political Agent in Sindh. He made correspondence with his government that is available in Sindh in government files. The then Government of Bombay published catalogue on this official correspondence. Entries in this catalogue regarding correspondence made by Pottinger are as under:

Letter, dated 24^th November 1831, from Captain Sir C. Malcolm, Superintendent of Navy, to Earl of Clare, President and Governor in Council, informing him as to the time the Sind Mission, under Colonel Pottinger would take to reach Mandvi  ; letter from Mr.  C.  Morris, Chief Secretary to Government of Bombay to Captain Sir C. Malcolm in reply to the above letter; letter No. 1789, dated 28^th November 1831, from Government of Bombay to Envoy in Sind informing him that an advance of Rs. 15,000 had been made in his favour on account of the mission to Sind; (Year, 1832 Department. Political… File No, 300 Page (1-3) (Year 1832 Department Political… 300 Page (5)

Letter, dated December 1831, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger forwarding him a   copy of a letter written under order of Governor-General to Political Assistant at Ludhiana, and of one to the address of Maharajah Ranjeetsing, Ruler of Lahore, relating to Colonel Potenger’s Mission to the courts of Ameers in Sind in connection with improvement of means of intercourse between His Highness’s territories and those of British Government by the route of Indus; (Year, 1832 …Department, Political …File No, 300 Page (47-54)

Letter No. 43, dated 9^th January 1832, from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger acknowledging receipt of his Progress report relating to the mission to the Ameers of Sind and sanctioning grant of Presents to the Agent of His Highness Meer Murad Ali Khan of Sind; (Year, 1832 … Department, Political … File No, 300 (71-72) & )

Letter, dated 12^th January 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger approving of the emissary of Meer Naseer Khan and of the course proposed to be followed in continuing his journey to Hyderabad;( Year, 1832 … Department, Political … File No, 300 (73-83)

Letter, dated 19^th January 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing how he was received by the ‘Mahenandaes’ of Meer Murad Ali Khan, that his baggage was detained at the mouth of Indus and that he remonstrated with the ‘Mahemandars’ of Meer Alimurad Khan against the unfriendly act on the part of the Meer; (Year, 1832 … Department, Political … File No, 301 (26-35)

Letter No. 2, dated 21^st January 1832, from Government of Bombay directing Colonel Pottinger to act in accordance with sentiments expressed in extract paragraphs 5 to 8 of the dispatch from the Governor-General. (Year, 1832 … Department, Political … File No, 301 (87-89)

Letter, dated 25^th January 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger stating that the accounts of the Sind Mission will ultimately be passed by Supreme Government, but as the Bombay Government were connected with the Mission it would be convenient that they should pass in the first instance through that Government;(Year, 1832 … Department, Political … File No, 300(93-94)

Letter, dated 26^th January 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger acknowledging receipt of his letter of 8^th idem and expressing-

(i)                 Letter No. 40, dated 21^st January 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India stating that Syed Zainuddin discussed with him the claims of several rival candidates to the musnud of Sind Government after to the death of Meer Muradali Khan; (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301 (41-51)

(ii)               Letter from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger acknowledging receipt of a letter and it translation from Meer Murad Ali Khan expressing His Highness’s friendly wishes and intentions towards His Lordship;(Year, 1832 … Department, Political … File No, 301 (41-51)

Letter No. 43, dated 31^st January 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting the following proceedings with the Government of Sind with effect from the date of his arrival in Sind :-

(a)               Suspicions raised in the mind of Meer Muradali owing to the deputation of Colonel Pottinger to Khairpur and obstruction put by the Ameer in the Colonel Pottinger’s design to proceed to Khairpur;

(b)               Reception of Colonel Pottinger and his associates by Meer Muradali Khan;

(c)                Interview of Colonel Pottinger with the Ameer.

(d)               Draft treaty consisting of nine articles-Discussions of-with Munshi Khushiram. (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301 (52-103)

Letters No. 46 and 46-B of 3^rd February 1832 and 5^th February 1832, respectively, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing that Meer Muradali had permitted him to proceed to Khairpur had permitted him to proceed to Khairpur and that before leaving Hyderabad he had sent an outline of treaty to Meer Muradali to calm his suspicions and asking for further instructions;( Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301 (147-175) (178-190)

Letter No. 53, dated 11^th February 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing:-

Letter, dated 15^th February 1832, from Government of India in reply to Colonel Pottinger’s letter No. 38, dated 21^st January 1832, expressing approval of his conduct in the intercourse he had with Mehmandars; (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(117-118)

Letter, dated 17^th February 1832, from Government of India in reply to Colonel Pottinger’s letter No. 40, dated 21^st January 1832, approving of the manner in which he discussed the question of succession and the caution maintained by him, and giving future instructions in connection with the matter; Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301 (119-120)

Letter No. 57, dated 22^nd February 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting the following further proceedings at the Court of Meer Muradali:-

(I)         Message from Meer Muradali Khan desiring Colonel Pottinger to quit Hyderabad at once and proceed to Khairpur;

(3)       Deputation of Ahmedkhan and Bakshali to accompany Colonel Pottinger and his party to Khairpur;

(5)         Message from Meer Muradalikhan desiring Colonel Pottinger to return to Cutch if such a contingency arose and informing that he would write a letter to His Highness Governor-General explaining him the reason for dismissing the Mission;

(7) Letter from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Murad Ali Khan informing that he had decided to send one of the gentlemen of his suite (Dr. Delhoste) to Khairpur ;unfriendly attitude adopted by the officers and difficulties thrown in the way of Colonel Pottinger’s access to Khairpur by the Meer and Colonel Pottinger’s protest. (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301(249-290)

Letters, dated 29^th February 1832, and 2^nd March 1832, from Dr. Delhoste, attached to the Mission to Colonel Pottinger, relating to his reception at the Khairpur Durbar. ; (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(167-181)

Letter, dated from February 1832, from Government of India forwarding, for information, to Colonel Pottinger copies of-

Letter, dated February 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger acknowledging receipt of Colonel Pottinger’s letter of 31^st January 1832 and approving of his conduct in the difficult and troublesome discussions with Ruler of Hyderabad and his officers;(Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(161-163)

Letter No. 56 of Colonel Pottinger appointing Dr. Delhoste to proceed to Khairpur and giving him instructions for guidance. ;( Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301(249-290)

Letter, dated 17^th March 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger, conveying His Excellency the Governor General’s approbation of the prudent and conciliatory course of proceedings which he (Colonel-Pottinger) adhered throughout the course of his negotiations and furnishing further instructions. (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(213-218)

Letter No. 71 of March 1832 from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger reporting depredations committed by the Free-booter Pittoojee Waghela and requesting that it should be brought to the notice of the Ameers, if so desired. (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(188)

Letter No. 69, dated 6^th April 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing-

Letter No, 71, dated 14^th April 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting-

(3)      Meer Rustomkhan sent to Colonel Pottinger certain presents worth Rs. 1,000 in all;

(4)      Visit of sons of Meer Rustomkhan and Mubarak Khan to Colonel Pottinger as a token of respect for him;

Letter No. 68, dated 16^th April 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding them a copy of a letter, dated 28^th March 1832, from Jethmal, Native Agent at Hyderabad, relating to-

Letter, dated 22^nd April 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay informing that Meer Muradali Khan of Hyderabad had agreed to hand over British Government some of the chiefs of Parkar and traitor Ismailkhan and requesting that Captain Robert might be directed to proceed to Lukhput to receive the prisoners; letter of 17^th May 1832 from Government of Bombay approving of the above proceedings. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301(450-452)

Letter No.64, dated 27^th April 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Governor-General of India reporting the arrival of Mission at Khairpur and their proceedings at the Court of that Ameer as under:-

(2)      Letter from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Muradalikhan informing him of his departure to Khairpur and requesting that orders be issued to the boatmen to accompany him; Message Zulfukarkhan to Colonel Pottinger requesting him not to write anything to his Excellency Governor-General that would create displeasure towards him and desiring that Government of India would allow him (Colonel Pottinger) to remain at Cutch as no one would understand the way to preserve and add to friendly feelings between two Governments; reply from Colonel Potenger to the above stating that he was grateful to His Highness’s good opinion about him and that he was sure that Governor-General  and Governor of Bombay would replace him in Cutch or place some other capable officer there;

(3)          Colonel Pottinger’s present of one hundred Gola (venetians) to Syed Zulfukarkhan; Meer Muradali’s letter to Colonel Pottinger stating that it was contrary to the custom of his Government to receive such gifts; Colonel Pottinger’s suitable reply to the above;

(4)         Departure of Colonel Pottinger from Hyderabad on 27^th February 1832, and his arrival on 10^th March 1832 at Mithiani the first village in Meer Rustomkhan’s territories where he was met by Dewajikhan, Diwan Lakhmichand and others.

(5)         Letter from Dr. Delhoste regarding his good reception at Khairpur, enclosing a letter from the Mir expressing his friendship with British Government and cordially inviting Colonel Pottinger to his court;

(6)        Arrival of Colonel Pottinger at Khairpur on 21^st March 1832; Wazir Fatehkhan Ghori met him at the town of kot Laloo and informed him that Mir Rustomkhan was anxious to meet him; hearty welcome accorded and munificient hospitality shown to Colonel Pottinger; 23^rd March was fixed for public reception of the Mission; Colonel Pottinger sent a draft treaty to Meer Rustom Khan and requested him to add to or alter it any way he considered necessary; Further interview granted to Colonel Pottinger; draft treaty discussed with Mir Mubarak Khan and the Vazir ; the terms were seffled and copied fair. (Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(297-327)

Letter No. 80, dated 1^st May 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting:-

(3)        That had an interview with His Highness Meer Muradali and other Ameers and the former spoken about the treaty which he (Colonel   Pottinger) promised to send to him on the next day; the terms of the treaty were discussed with Munshi Khushiram who took a copy of it to Meer Muradali;

(4)         That on evening of 20^th Meer Bakar and Diwan Baharmal brought a statement of customs and other duties leviable on goods and vessels passing up the Indus which were very high; he remonstrated with Diwan and explained to him the position His Lordship the Governor-General would take if His Highness insisted to adopt the above tariff schedule; that in the afternoon of 21^st Munshi Khushiram with others returned with the statement of customs schedule and said that Meer Muradali desired that they should be definitely fixed before he (Colonel Potenger Hyderabad ; the deputation was assured that the question would be fairly considered and discussed by British Government and that the matter would be referred to His Highness Meer Muradali’s final approbation and confirmation;

(6) Meer Muradali Khan granted permission to the Mission to return to India and sent several presents for Colonel Pottinger.

(7) That a supplementary treaty was signed and handed over to Colonel Pottinger.

Letter No. 82, dated 7^th May 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing that Khosas and other Banditti, among whom was one Pettajee Waghela , had committed depredations in eastern districts of Sind and had repulsed the detachment sent against them by Meer Alimurad of Mirpur.

Visit of Bahadurkhan Khokhar to Colonel Pottinger and his desire to carry operations against the free-booters during the rains;(Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (518-525)

Letter No. 83 of 7^th idem from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay dispatching the above for transmission to Government of India and requesting for co-operation of Rajahs of Jessulmere in routing with British and Sind Government in routing the Khosas and other murderers. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (526-530)

Letter, dated 10^th May 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger acknowledging receipt of several letters received from him and expressing regret at the sudden turn which negotiations at Khairpur had taken and trusting that authorities at Khairpur would not impede the attainments of the principal object of the Mission, &c. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.300 Page No (317-318)

Letter No. 84, dated 13^th May 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India asking for orders on the disposal of presents and informing that the accounts of the mission would be sent after two months. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (530-536)

Letter No. 93, dated 14^th May 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India transmitting three original treaties concluded by him with the Ameer of Khairpur and Hyderabad. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (561-563)

Letter No. 87, dated 18^th May 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that Meer Naseerkhan of Mirpur made overtures for a separate treaty on favourable terms but he refused to do anything with him without orders of Governer-General. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (541-546)

Letter No.67, dated 26^th May 1832, from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger approving of measures suggested for extirpation of Parkar free-booters and arrangements made with the Ameers of Hyderabad for the purpose. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.300 Page No (327-329)

Letter No. 104, dated 11^th june1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India.

Letter No. 108, dated 18^th June 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay requesting that arrangements might be made for manufacture of 6 sword blades and 6 highly furnished right hand guns, &c, in England for Meer Muradali Khan and suggesting that the cost of these articles be met from public funds; . (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (593-594)

Letter dated 19^th June 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger in reply to several of his letters:-

Letter No. 110, dated 22^nd June 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay in connection with dispatch of troops under command of Captain Robert for punishment and suppression of Khosa and other marauders. . (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (595-606)

Letter from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Muradali for making arrangement for dispatch of Sind forces for the purpose and return of Jagatsing and Poonjaji, Parkar chiefs, alleged to have been implicated with the Plunderers.

Letter dated 2^nd July 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger forwarding to him copy of a letter from Envoy of Persia on the subject of proposed alliance between a son of Meer Muradalikhan of Hyderabad and a daughter of the king of Persia and other matters connected with affairs of North West Frontier. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (606-612)

Letter No. 154 dated 23^rd July 1832, from Government of Bombay approving of the suggestions made by Colonel Pottinger with regard to the assemblage of the army for routing out the tree-booters. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (413-414)

Letter dated 27^th July 1832, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger forwarding to him a copy of their letter to Government othe services of Colonel Pottinger and for reasons mentioned therein appointing him as Agent for affairs of Sind; (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.300 Page No (425-432)

Letter No. 159, dated 31^st July 1832, from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger informing him that Government of India had issued orders to Agent at Ajmere to open a communication with Rajah of Jodhpur for co-operation with British Government against Parkar plunderers and for adopting the measures preventing them from finding an asylum in his territories. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.300 Page No (437-439)

Letter No. 164, dated 3^rd September 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield, Commanding Sind Force-

Letter No. 162, dated 1^st August 1832, from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger (I) intimating him of appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield to the command of the expedition against Parkar and (2) Vesting him (Colonel Pottinger) with general of expedition and the measures consequent on its termination, (3) directing that Lieutenant William Pottinger should accompany the expedition in civil capacity and afford to Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield advantage of his experience and knowledge of Sind Auxiliaries, &c. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.300 Page No (445-449)

Letter No. 120, dated 5^th August 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding a map with a memoir on the Province of Sind prepared by Lieuenant Delhoste and Pottinger; (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (623-624)

Letter No. 123, dated 7^th August. 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Adjutant-General of the Army, Bombay, making suggestions for assemblage of forces to act against the plunderers. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (625-630)

Letter No. 127 of 10^th August 1832 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India:-

Letter No. 128, dated 11^th August 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay submitting account of the presents purchased on account of Sind Mission. (Year 1832-33 Department Political …File No.301 Page No (643-645)

Letter No. 140, dated 13^th August 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay forwarding copies of letters received from Native Agent from Sind to the effect:-

(I)                 That Meer Muradali desired that he would recover the losses incurred by the people from the Parkar chiefs and that he was prepared to hand them over to Colonel Pottinger on his assurance that they would be kept for two months and they would not be sent to any place from Bhooj:

(II)               Letter No. 157 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding copies of letters received from:-

(III)             Letter No. 127 of 19^th August 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India:-

(IV)             Letter No. 189, dated 24^th September 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding a copy of a letter from the Native Agent in Sind reporting:-

(V)               Letter, dated 6^th October 1832, from Agent to Governor-General, Rajputana to Colonel Pottinger informing him that Jodhpur and Jessulmere with British Government in capturing the Parkar robbers and to send their forces for the purpose; Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(611-616)

(VI)             Letter, dated 8^th October 1832 from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger approving of his instructions to the officer appointed to the command of the force against Khosas and others of Parkar. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(623-624)

(VII)           Letter No. 215, dared 10^th October 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay informing that Meer Muradali had sent some petty Blooch Sardars in place of Jagatsing and other Parkar Chiefs. He sent them back as he found them old hopeless men and of the lowest station in life. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301(716-719)

Letter No. 290, dated 16^th October 1832, from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger approving of his proposal to appoint Lieutenant Delhoste to examine part of the country, left of river Indus. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(647)

Letter No. 237, dated 20^th October 1832, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Roberts, Commanding Poona Auxiliary Force, informing of his appointment as officer in charge Intelligence Department with Parkar Expeditionery Force; that he had informed Meer Muradali that Government had appointed him to be medium of communications between the Officer Commanding the Forces and Meers Sardars; that he had appointed a Munshi Syed Rahmatullah who with his acquaintance with knowledge of Sindhi and Gujarati will knowledge of Sindhi and Gujarati will prove efficient person; that as Head of the Intelligence Department he was required to perform certain duties as detailed in paragraphs 9-12 of his letter. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301(737-746)

Letter No. 234, dated 19^th October 1832 from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield, Officer in charge Expedition Force, against Parkar free-booters giving him further assistance for guidance. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 301(733-736)

Letter, dated 25^th October 1832, from Agent to Governor-General, Rajputana, to Colonel Pottinger informing that communications had been received from certain Chiefs who it appeared were greatly alarmed at the approach of British army expressing their willingness to relinquish their predatory calling if any arrangents could be made for their support, &c.

(2)      Making certain suggestions to this end. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 300(741-745)

Letter, dated 16^th December 1833, from Native agent at Hyderabad to Colonel Pottinger, Political Resident, Cutch, informing of death of Meer Muradali and stating that Meer Nur Mohomed Khan and Meer Mohomed-khan determined to send presents to Bombay Government, &c.; letter from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Nur Mohomed Khan condoling with him on the death of his father; letter dated March 1834 from Meer Nur Mohomedkhan of Hyderabad to Colonel Pottinger in reply to the above. Year, 1833-39… Department, Political … File No, 302Page No (1-7)  Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302page No (9-12)  Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302page No (53)

Letter from Colonel Pottinger to Munshi Jethanand desiring him to inform the Ameers (Nur Mohomed, Sobdarkhan and Naseerkhan) of his appointment as Agent to Governor-General in Sind and of appointment of Captain Melwill as his Assistant in Sind and his head quarters being fixed at Hyderabad. As that gentleman did not accept the appointment on account of delicate health, he had intended to proceed to Sind requesting that arrangements be made to meet him at Badin. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302page No (31-35) ,

Letter, dated 18^th August 1834, from Munshi Jethanand to Colonel Pottinger reporting that he had he had sent a letter and a hundi for Rs. 500 to Bahawalkhan, who expressed thanks to the Governor and said that the Colonel Pottinger should be assured that the friendship between him and British Government would continue from generation to generation; that a cassid had arrived from Cabool who gave an account of the unsuccessful attempt of Dost Mohomad to attack the fort of Candhar; that Ameers of Sind had received letters from the Chiefs of Candhar giving account of their victory and route of the King. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 302page No (43-51)

Letter dated 18^th August 1834, from Native Agent to Colonel Pottinger informing that there was some disagreement between Meer Nur Mohomedkhan and Meer Sobdarkhan on question of division of the State on the demise of late Meer Muradalikhan; that he had reminded Meer Nur Mohomedkhan to return the treaty where in it was provided that a Native of India would be placed in Sind. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302page No (43-51)

Letter No. I, dated 8^th January 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Robert, Assistant Political Agent, Bhooj, directing him to be strictly neutral with regard to the application from Meer Mohomed for assistance of British troops in collecting the tribute from the district of That Parkar, &c; letters Nos. 2 and 3 of even dates from Colonel Pottinger forwarding to Government of India Bombay a copy of the above for information. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (1)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (2) Letter No. 4, dated 9^th January 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing that news had been received from Native Agent at Hyderabad that His Majesty Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk had arrived at Kelat with two hundred retinue and so closely followed by Khoodadad Khan of Candhar that he was obliged to take refuge within the country of Khan of Kelat who acceded to the unfortunate monarch the protection and hospitality he sought for; that the Ameers of Sind hearing that information had taken steps to strengthen the garrison at Shikarpur; that it was clear it was clear that the king would not remain for a long time and he would not remain for a long time and he would proceed to Bombay via Sonmeanee, if the Ameers did not permits him a passage through their territory; in the other case he would pass through Sind to Bhooj and Bombay; requesting that he was anxious to know the terms on which the King was to be received and treated; letter No. 5 of even date from Colonel Pottinger to the above and asking for instruction on the above Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (3-4)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (5)

Letter No.6, dated 31^st January 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India stating that the Native Agent informed that His Majesty Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk had arrived at Bhag in Cutch Gandava and that the son and the nephew of Meer Rustomkhan had arrived at Hyderabad for persuading Meer Nur Mohomedkhan not to allow the Emperor to enter Sind. Meer Nur Mohomed had promised that he would not allow the king to remain anywhere for more than a day and that he would not only grant him a free passage but would treat him with all respect and honour due to him; letter No. 7 of even date forwarding a copy of the above to Government of Bombay. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (6)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (7)

Letter No. 9, dated 11^th February 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting as under:-

(I)                 That His Majesty Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk had arrived at Larkana on his way to Hyderabad;

     (2)          That one Mr. Semon who was once in Sindhia’s service has returned from Peshawar and has entered the service of Meer Alimurad of Meerpur;

     (3)         That Syed Ismail shah and Said Zynooldin were appointed Governors of Larkana and Shikarpur. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (8-10)

Letter No. 10, dated 17^th February 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding copies of instruction prepared for guidance of Native Agent and desiring that Lieutenant Mackeson should always address the Ameers of Sind through Munshi Jethanand to avoid delays and subterfuges on the part to the Ameers; That he had moved the Government of Bombay to publish the Indus Toll Treaty in Bombay Government Gazette in English, Persian and Gujarati (vide letter No. 12. Of even date); letter No. 14, dated 18^th February 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Mackeson forwarding him copies of the above with enclosures for instructions. Year, 1835… Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (10-11)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (21)

      Letter No. 17, dated 25^th February 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding a copy of the letter from the Native Agent reporting as under:-

That Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk arrived at Hyderabad on 14^th February and on the following day all the Ameers with relation and children paid their respect to His Majesty who requested Meer Nur Mohomed to permit him to stay at Shikarpur till he could collect a force. Meer Nur Mohomed declined to accede to his request but he agreed to assist him when he returned with his army from Ludhiana. A treaty to that effect was entered into by His Majesty who in return gave Shikarpur as a free gift to the Ameers and abandoned all claim to tribute from the Sind Ameers. Meer Nur Mohomed and other Ameers gave presents, etc. to His Majesty; That Dost Mohomedkhan of Cabool had assumed the title of Ameer and had khutba read in his name and that he was collecting troops to drive Sikhs from Peshawar. Year, 1835, Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (23)

Letter No. 20, dated 26^th February 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding copies of correspondence between him and Meer Nur Mohomed relating to suppression of Khosas under Paroo Jamadar and other predatory tribes on the border of Cutch and protest of Meer Nur Mohomed against attack of British Commander at balmere. Year, 1835, Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (26-27)

Letter No. 23, dated 15^th March 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding a copy of a letter from Native Agent, Hyderabad, reporting:-

(a)               Peeru Khoso’s son complained to Meer Nur Mohomed of the treatment received by his father from Officer Commanding the Forces at Blameer. Meer Nur Mohomed gave him a disappointing reply;

(b)               That Rajah Ranjeetsing had sent one Chunilal as a Vakil to Cabool for transmitting any news from that quarter;

(c)                Mirza Mohomed Bakarshah who was deputed by Meer Nur Mohomed to establish a treaty with Meer Mehrabkhan of Kelat, returned;

(d)               Salamatrai Munshi and Vakil of Rajah of Jessulmere arrived with some presents for Meer Nur Mohomed and Meer Naseerkhan. Year, 1832-33 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (32)

Letter, dated 18^th March 1835, from Native Agent to Colonel Pottinger informing that Bharra and other Khosas appeared before Meer Nur Mohomed and the latter reprimanded them for their conduct and ordered them to leave Thar and reside in Sind; That reports had been received that Dost Mohomed Khan had determined to give battle to the Sikhs and that he was collecting men and money for the purpose. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (38-40)

Letter, dated 29^th March 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding a copy of a letter from Native Agent to the following effect:-

That the Ameer Nur Mohommed sent for Bhara Khosa and others of the same tribe and warned them to abstain from their predatory habits and recommended them to leave Thul and take up their abode within the precints of Sind; Khan had determined on giving battle to the Sikh army and everyday people were flocking from Khorasan to Dost
Muhammad’s standard. Year, 1835… Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (38-40)

Letter, dated 9^th April 1835, from Native Agent to Colonel Pottinger reporting that Meer Nur- Mohomed was taking vigourous steps against the Khosas. Year, 1835, Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (41)

Letter No. 29. Dated 18^th April 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing that he had received a letter from Native Agent at Hyderabad for permission to go to Bhooj as a bearer of certain secret and important messages from Sind Ameers.

Letter No. 34, dated 23^rd April 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that object of the Ameers in sending the Native Agent with messages to Bhooj was to remonstrate against British Government’s intentions to build the fortress in Bahawal Khan’s country. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (52-53)

Letter No. 30, dated 27^th April 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that Meer Nur Mohommed Khan had given orders for half treasures being brought from various places. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (42-43)

Letter No. 34, dated 25^th May 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay acknowledging receipt of a copy of their letter to Mohomed Rahim Shirazi relating to opening the trade by the Indus and informing was in end of February, March and April as the southerly winds blew regularly then; letter No. 31 of even date forwarding copy of the above to Government of India for information. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (56-57)

Letter No. 40, dated 13^th June 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that the Ameers of Hyderabad refused to restore to Rai of Cutch a vessel which had stranded near one of the months of river Indus and that he had made a further reference to the Meer on the subject and should he still refuse to comply with the request, he should be forced to restore the property and should be forced to restore the property and abandon the barbarous custom of confiscating the stranded vessels and requesting that the survey of the months of river Indus should be set about early; Letter No. 47, dated 14^th June 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing that Meer Nur Mohomed had in consequence of remonstrance restored the vessel and the property; That His Highness had forced the Khosas to move to the Eastern Frontier and that he had given a civil and encouraging reply to a Persian merchant who had gone to make enquiries respecting the trade by Indus. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (58-59) Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (67-68)

Letter No. 50, dated 26^th August 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Mackeson, British Agent for Navigation of the Indus, pointing out the disadvantages of applying to Sind Government on each occasion of the boats for special order as a beaten road for travelers. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (69-72)

Letter No. 51, dated 26^th August 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding copy of the above for information. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (72)

Letter No. 54, dated 27^th August 1835 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay asking for permission to set the Ranna of Parkar (a state prisoner at Bhooj at liberty on condition that he would either live in Cutch or Sind; Informing that in anticipation of Government orders he had acceded to the request of Meer Nur Mohomed and released eight of the relations and followers of Rana Jagatsing of Parkar placed in confinement by the Sind Government. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (73-75)

Letter No.58, dated 30^th August 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that the Ameer had consented to restore the boat and other property seized by the Sind officers; That the practice of condemning stranded vessels might be considered to have been finally abandoned; asking for instructions before he brought the question of a survey of the Indus to Meer Nur Mohomed ; Forwarding copy of the above for making remarks on the question of the survey of river Indus. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (79-81)

Letter No. 63, dated 10^th September 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting substance of two letters from Meer Nur Mohomed and from the Native Agent. In the one the Meer asked for permission to be granted to Native Agent to proceed to Bhooj with certain confidential messages and asking for a medical officer to be sent to Hyderabad; In the other the Native Agent reporting that Meer Nur Mohomed promised that no molestation would be offered to the merchants trading by Indus; That the Ameers were in great tribulation about Ranjeetsing attacking Shikarpur; Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (94-97)

Letter No. 67, dated 19^th September 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India relating to Mission sent under Diwan Lakhmichand by Meer Rustomkhan of Khairpur; letter No. 70, dated 3^rd October 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that Meer Rustom’s Vakeel who arrived at Bhooj, some days ago, paid him visits and brought presents from his master for Government of India and for him; expressed feelings of friendship and devotion to British Government. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (99)

Letter dated 25^th September 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Sir Charles Metcalfe Governor-General of India for promotion. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (100-104)

Letter No. 70, dated 2^nd October 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting the nature of the secret messages brought by the British Native Agent from Ameers of Sind and the reply he intended to give and intimating his intention of deputing Lieutenant Burns to Hyderabad as the medium of certain communications which appeared to him to be urgently called for. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (106-111)

Letter No. 73, dated 10^th October 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Mackeson, British Agent for the Navy of Indus, informing that the Ameers of Sind were aware of his appointment and the duties he was required to perform; That he was sending Lieutenant Burns to Hyderabad, in connection with certain explanatory messages to the Ameers and that the necessity for their directing their local officers to attend to his requisitions had formed a part of Lieutenant Burn’s instruction. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (114-115)

Letter No. 77, dated 12^th October 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting (I) some secret communications made by the Vakeel from Khairpur relating to determination of Meer Rustomkhan’s position with respect to Hyderabad Government, (2) requesting instructions. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (117-119)

Letter No. 78, dated 15^th October 1835, and from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Burns furnishing him with detailed instructions as to how he should move with Ameers while on deputation at Hyderabad; letters Nos. 79 and 80 of even date forwarding copy of the above to Government of India and Government of Bombay for information. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (120-130)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (130-131)

Letter No. 81, dated 31^st October 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Burns informing him of the deputation of Dr. Heddle to Sind for negotatiating with the Ameers in connection with the survey of river Indus and desiring him to confine himself to what he contemplated in his letter of 22^nd October; letter No. 82 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India intimating that the deputation of Dr. Heddle by Government of Bombay without his consultation had put him and Lieutenant Burns in a difficult position; letter No. 84, dated 3^rd November 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Dr. Heddle informing him of the appointment on deputation of Lieutenant Burns to Hyderabad, stating that he had strictly prohibited Lieutenant Burns from interfering with the objects to proceed with his business without reference to his presence; letters Nos. 85 and 86 of even date from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay and Government of India forwarding a copy of the above for information. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (131-132)  Year, 1835… Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (132-135)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (136-137)  Year, 1835… Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (137)

Letter No. 88, dated 10^th November 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India intimating that Nihalsing with a considerable force had arrived at Multan and he halted there for orders to advance; that Dost Mohommed Khan of Colonel had proposed to Ameers of Sind to join with him in the great struggle against the consternation and were making active arrangement to oppose the Sheikhs. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (138-139)

Letter No. 92, dated 20^th November 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Wade, Political Agent, Ludhiana, regarding detention on Indus of boats coming from Ludhiana and the grounds for calling on the Ameers to pay demurrage. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (140-142)

Letter Nos. 98 and 99 of 4^th December 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Burns expressing his approbation of his proceedings with Ameers of Sind and directing him to remain at Hyderabad if Meer Nur Mohommed proposed him to do so. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (146-147)

Letter No. 106, dated 18^th December 1835 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay explaining in detail the motives which had induced him to direct Lieutenant Burns to take no share in Dr. Heddle’s negotiations with the Ameers of Sind for the survey of Indus; letter No. 107, dated 18^th December 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding copy of the above for information. Year, 1835… Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (152-161)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (161-162)

Letter No. 108, dated  22nd December 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India acknowledging receipt of their letter on the subject of Lieutenant Burns deputation and offering some further explanation of the motives which induced him to take that step without previous reference and expressing his hope that the result of the deputation would appear satisfactory to Government.  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (162-165)

Letter No. 109, dated 23^rd December 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay forwarding copy of the above and informing that Meer Noor Mohomed Khan had consented to a survey and examination of the river Indus and requesting that necessary order be issued for commencing the work. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (166)

Letter No. 116, dated 25^th December 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding copy of Lieutenant Burns’ dispatch containing overtures from Ameers of Sind for establishing intimate connection with the Province including the residence of British Agent in Sind and recommending that proposals be accepted. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (170-175)

Letter No. 108, dated 32^nd December 1835, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India acknowledging receipt of their letter on the subject of Lieutenant Burns’ deputation and offering some further explanation step without previous reference and expressing his hope that the result of the deputation would appear satisfactory to Government. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (162-165)

Letter No. 5, dated 22^nd January 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India transmitting a copy of a letter received from Government of Bombay commenting on his measures regarding Dr. Heddle’s mission to Sind and trusting that his conduct would be viewed by Governor-General with due allowance for the delicate situation in which he was placed. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (190-191)

Letter No. 9, dated 28^th January 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India transmitting a copy of a letter from Dr. Heddle complaining of the incivility he experienced in Sind and offering some palliative circumstances in the Ameers demeanour. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (193-211)

Letter No. 11, dated 5^th February 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that he had Jearnt that Assistant Surgeon Hathorn Had been recalled from Sind under orders of Government of Bombay and offering his opinion as to the light in which Meer Noor Mohomed Khan might view this measure. Year, 1835… Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (213-216)

Letter No. 13, dated 10^th February 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Burns regarding a flat-bottomed boat that was to be sent from Bombay to the Commander of East India Company’s Sloop “War Amherst” to deliver in charge of Petamber, the Bunder Master at Mandvi, the above boat; letter No. 17, dated 8^th March 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Carless asking him to return to Mandvi as the season had far advanced and it was not possible to proceed with the survey work and informing that he had asked Lieutenant Wood of Indian Navy to remain on the Indus and watch the progress of the Indus; Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (217-218)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (219-220)  Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (220-221)

Letter, dared 5^th March 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Rustomkhan of Khairpur informing that friendship and good will of British Government towards Khairpur will remain forever. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (221-223)

Letter, dated 5^th March 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Munshi Jethanand informing him that merchants going from Bombay had been disturbed on the way while passing through Indus and that he had written to Meer Noor Mohomed to issue orders to his men not to interfere with the boats. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303

Letter No. 22, dated 11^th March 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding for information a copy of his letter to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan discussing the terms of a new treaty he made with him. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (225-228)

Letter No. 18, dated 18^th March 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Wood forwarding a copy of the above and intimating that he had informed Meer Noor Mohomed of the above arrangements and that he had requested the Meer to afford him every facility in carrying out his duties. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (221-223)

Letter No. 20 of March 1836 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India submitting copies of instructions issued to officers of India Navy employed in surveying and examining the Indus and stating his opinion with regard to the river being examined annually. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (224)

Letter No. 34, dated 15^th April 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding translation of a letter from Meer Noor Mohomed Khan and of a letter from his agents complaining of the incivility with which his highness’s emissaries had been treated at Bombay; letter No 39, dated 17^th May 1836 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting receipt of a second letter from Mir Nur Muhammad Khan regarding the treatment meted out to his Vakeels at Bombay. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (251-253)

Letter No. 36, dated 21^st April 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding translation of a letter from Native Agent at Hyderabad containing the observations made by Meer Noor Muhammad Khan on the reply sent to him regarding a European being permanently stationed in sind. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (245-249)

Letter No. 41, dated 17^th May 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India informing that treaty made by Mirza Bakarshah (who was sent to Baluchistan) with Mehrabkhan of Kelat to make a simultaneous attack on the plunderers who infested the borders of both the States. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (254-255)

Letter No. 46, dated 11^th June 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India submitting translation of a letter from Native Agent, Hyderabad, containing the defence of His Highness as to his conduct towards Dr. Heddle and explaining his motives for having kept the above letter for long. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (259-265)

Letter No. 48, dated 15^th June 1836, from Colonel Pottinger of India forwarding a translation of the letters from Native Agent at Hyderabad reporting that he waited on Meer Noor Mohammad Khan in connection with the question relating to establishment of a British Agent in Sind; communicating further news. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (266-267)

Letter No. 50, dated 15^th June 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting the substance of the letters received from Meer Rustomkhan of Khairpur and asking for permission to send presents to him and his brother. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (269-271)

Letter Nos. 55 and 56 of 21^st June 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay and Government of India forwarding-

(I)                 A copy of the letter from Assistant Surgeon Hathorn for allowances during the period he was in Sind.

      (2)       Medical case of His Highness Meer Noor Mohomad Khan of Hyderabad. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (276)

Letter No. 57, dated 29^th June 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India acknowledging receipt of a letter from the Honorable the Court Directors regarding mode to be adopted for trial of British subjects when delivered over to Native states and reporting that he had no occasion to hold any trial since the receipt of the Circular of October 1834. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (277-279)

Letter No. 59 of 1^st July 1836 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding Extracts of a letter from Native Agent at Hyderabad reporting on the following points:-

(I)                 The alarm of the Ameers at the intimation received from Rajah Ranjeetsing of his intention of calling on them to restore Shikarpur town;

(2)        Further application for pecuniary aid from Dost Mohomad

(3)        Failur of Hyderabad Ameers in mediating between Meer Nusseerkhan of Hyderabad Meer Alimurad Khan of Mirpur with regard to some disputed land.

(4)       The quantity of opium passed through Sind and the bad faith of Ameers in their promises to the merchants; letter No. 60 of even date from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay forwarding copy of the above with his comments on the opium question. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (281-83)

Letter No. 62, dated 12^th July 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting receipt of a kind letter from Meer Noor Mohomad Khan accompanied by five camel loads of mangoes and the purport of his reply he addressed to him. Year, 1835 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (286-287)

Letter No. 124, dated 10^th December 1836, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting as under:-

(I)                 That on his arrival at Vikkur he was met by Governors of Tatta and Mugerbin, and servants of Meers Noor Mohomed and Meer mohomed, respectively At Tatta he was met by Mirza Bakar, Meer Noor Mohomed’s principal treasurer, Secretary and bosom friend,  who brought a message from his master desiring him to keep secret the fact of his visit to Sind on invitation by him (the Meer);

(2)        That on evening of 22^nd Mirza Bakar saw him and enquired whether he wanted to pay visit to the Meer and said that the Meer wanted to know the object of his Mission. He was replied that he had two communications to make (one regarding opening of the Indus and the other of a purely political nature) Mirza Bakar desired that there were still cogent reasons which rendered secrecy and precaution advisable for some time This conversation afforded him a perfect insight into domestic dissensions of the ruling family;

(4)      His visit to the Meer on 23^rd with Mirza Bakar and Baluch Khans who formed his escort;

(5)    That on the next day he paid another visit to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan and when he met him in his room Meer Noor Mohomed Khan whispered him not to say anything in public as Mohomed Usif and Mohomed Khan Talpoor, servants of Meer Mohomed Khan, were sitting as spies;

(6)    That on the morning of 25^th he sent his commercial memorandum to Meer Noor Mohomed through his agents who expressed his agreement to all proposals contained therein. Mirza Bakar’s conversation with him on the politics and propects of Sind, the relations of all the Ameers with one another and the un-compromising attitude of Meer Sobdarkhan towards the British and his object of going out on hunting on the day of Colonel Pottinger’s arrival; 

(7)     On 28^th he devoted that day to receiving visits from one Mohammed Tahir, Agent of Agha Rahim Shirazee of Bombay, and from several well him on the trade of Sind. The latter complained that on account of the dread of Shikhs, Shikarpur which was once known for its flourishing trade with Khorasan had been Deserted and that the whole World anxiously looked to the British to interfere and thereby restore prosperity not only of Shikarpur but of all countries bordering on their dominions;

(8)      That in the afternoon he sent his secret memorandum to Meer Noor Mohomed through Syed Azamoodin.

(9)      Visit of Colonel Pottinger to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan and on his return he was accompanied by Mirza Bakar who consulted him on two points:-

(a)    That Meer Noor Mohomed had an intention to call out the whole army and proceed against Maharajah Ranjeetsing;

(b)    That it was possible Meer Sobdarkhan might refuse to allow commercial treaty to be carried into effect.

(10)   On the 1^st November Mirza Bakar brought the commercial treaty signed and sealed by the three Ameers;

(11)   That on 1^st December he had an interview from Syed Ali, Agent of Ali Mohomed Khan Shustry a merchant of Bombay, who desired Colonel Pottinger to recommend him to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan’s protection. This he accordingly did. In the evening Colonel Pottinger saw the ex-Rana of Parkar who resided at Hyderabad and received his stipends from the Native Agent. He expressed his thankfulness to Meer Noor Mohomed for his kind treatment;

(12)   That heoffered presents to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan which were appreciated by him;

(13)   That he learnt from Munshi Jethanand that Sobdar regretted his refusal to sign the treaty and that he wished to open communication with British Government through him. Colonel Potternger refused to see him without obtaining permission from Meer Noor Mohomed;

(14)   That he sent the commercial treaty in English and Persian duly sealed and signed to Meer Noor Mohomed He went to the Durbar where Meer Noor Mohomed told him that he would religiously abide by stipulations made in it;

(15)   That on the morning of 5^th he rode down and embarked on board the “Jhampti”. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 303 page No (279-333)

Private letters from Azamuddin Hassan to Colonel Pottinger informing that he had forwarded papers to him; one relating to the local trade of Vikkur and the other to the general system of revenue in Sind, character of the people, their mode of life; private letter, dated 15^th April 1837, from Azamuddin Hassan to Colonel Pottinger reporting that on 14^th Mirza Bakar Khan came from Meer Noor Mohomed to welcome him and presented him with a purse of Rs. 200 which he accepted. He entered into discussion on several points relating to treaty and had assurance from him that the Governor-General will not interfere into the private and family disputes of the Ameers. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (103-109)  Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (149-161)

Letter, dated 11^th May 1837, from Colonel Pottinger to Syed Azamuddin Hassan informing him that His Lordship made a direct and precise offer of mediating between the Governments of Sind and Lahore on the understanding that the Sind Government of a Resident in their territory; and asking him to return to Bhooj after taking leave from the Ameer. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (171-173)

Letter from Colonel Pottinger to Munsho Jethanand informing that it was understood that one Ali Muhammed Khan who was going from Hindoostan to the Court of Mohomed Shah of Persia and that Ameers of Sind had given “Ureezee” (petition) for him and that it was important that he should find out how far it was true. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (219-224)

Letter, dated 27^th February 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger approving of the tenor of Communications made to Meur Sobdarkhan and concurring with Colonel Pottinger in his opinion that his visit to Sind should be dependent on the final appointment of a Resident in Sind. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (369-370)

Letter, dated 22^nd March 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger informing him that Government of India were surprised and concerned to hear that Ameers of Sind had submitted themselves to the Court of Persia and desiring him to apprise the Ameere of the views of British Government the matter. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (377-378)

Letter, dated 11^th April 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger approving of his intention of going to Sind in company with the Resident in Sind when that officer was finally appointed after the formal ratification of the agreement tendered to the Ameers. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (385-386)

Letter, dated 20^th April 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger appointing him as Resident in Sind in addition to his duties as Resident at Cutch and appointing Caption Melwill as Assistant to the Resident in Sind and British Agent for navigation of the British ships on Indus; and desiring him to proceed to Hyderabad with Captain Melwill and to return to Cutch as soon as he had placed matters on a satisfactory footing; leaving Captain Melwill at Hyderabad to be the channel of all communications between him and the Ameers; letter, dated 20^th April 1838, from Government of India to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan informing him of appointments of Colonel Pottinger and Captain Melwill as Agents and Assistant Agent for Sind; informing that in deference to the wishes of junior Ameers he had signed separate agreements for Ameers Sobadarkhan, Meer Mohomedkhan and Nuseerkhan and that he would not separate treaties with them, should any occasion arise in the future. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (393-395)

Letter, dated 22nd April 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Munshi Jethanand asking him to enquire from Meer Sher Mohomed Khan of Mirpur whether he liked to have a separate treaty signed by His Lordship. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (225-227)

Letter, dated 2^nd May 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Noor Mohomed informing him that Dhoolaji brother of Jagatsing of Nagar Parkar had been seized and would be sent to Hyderabad if His Highness so desired. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (233-235)

Letter, dated 24^th May 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan sending him treaties of articles ratified by Governor-General; informing that he had been appointed as Resident in Sind and that as Captain Mellwill, his assistant, was on account of his delicate health unable to proceed to Hyderabad he had determined to come there as soon as arrangements were made for him; that Governor-General had sent some presents for would bring them when he next visited Hyderabad. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (243-246)

Letter, dated 2^nd June 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Noor Mohomed Khan informing that some boats coming from Punjab had been stopped and plundered at a place called ‘Bakee Puttung’ by sepoys of Meer Ali Murad son of late Meer Sobdarkhan and requesting that as that act was a direct breach of treaty it was in the interests of both the Governments that measures should be taken without delay for the punishment of the culprits; that as the outrage was committed in the country of Meer Rustomkhan he was sending him a copy of the above letter for necessary action; letter from Colonel Pottinger to Munshi Jethanand on the above subjects, directing him to call on Meer Nur Mohomed and request him to send trustworthy officers to investigate the matter and to punish the people of Alimurad at fault. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (255-258)

Letter, dated 5^th June 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Munshi Jethanand informing that he was surprised to hear that His Highness Meer Noor Muhomed Khan should have objected to his showing the letter to Meer Sobder Khan and that he had told him several times that the British Government wished to be on friendly terms with all the Ameers of Sind and it was his duty to cultivate friendship as much as possible. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (265-268)

Letter, dated 5^th June 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Meer Rustomkhan informing him that Government of India will not make any application to Maharajah Ranjeetsing for restoration of Muzaree district and Rojan until Moulvi Naseerdin was seized and his followers driven out of Sind. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (269-271)

Letter No. 65, dated 5^th June 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting arrival of Dr. Gordon and of the Dewan in service of Maharajah Ranjeetsing from Bombay en route to Ludhiana; visit of Dewan to Colonel Pottinger and delivery of a letter with some presents to him from Maharajah; that Meer Sher Mohomed Khan of Mirpurkhas visited  Meer Noor Muohomed and a treaty composing the difference between the Ameers was drawn up and when it was sent to Meer Sobdarkhan he refused to affix his seal; that Meer Noor Mohomed Khan had no fear of Persian Army taking heart and recommended them to send troops for his assistance; that he had written a letter to Meer Rustomkhan of Khairpur requesting him to take adequate steps for punishing Nasroodin; letter dated 12^th June 1838 from Government of India approving of the manner the Dewan was received by him and authorizing him to charge in his accounts the disbursements made by him to the Dewan, &c; letter No. 82, dated 13^th July 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that he had received letters from Meer Sobdarkhan and Meer Sher Mohomed Khan acknowledging the ratified treaties and expressing the gratification at his appointment as Resident; giving an account of the alleged Persian Prince who had arrived at Hyderabad.

Letter, dated 3^rd August 1838, from Government of India approving of the tenor of his letter to the address of Meer Rustomkhan desiring him to write to the Meer to put the frantic Nasroodin in confinement and to hold him responsible for further mischief committed by him. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (407-408)

Letter No. 85, dated 13^th August 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India submitting translation of a petition by Meer Noor Mohomed to Shah of Persia, &c. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (461-446)

Letter No. 89, dated 14^th August 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting substance of a letter from Native Agent of Hyderabad and explaining the natu e of fued alluded to therein between the Talpoors and Lagharees. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (465-469)

Letter, dated 18^th August 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger desiring him to approach the Meer of Khairpur to allow British Government to occupy Bukkur to enable them to keep open the passage of the river for troops proceeding to Candhar and to maintain their communications. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (429-430)

Letter No. 143, dated 20^th August 1838, from Government of Bombay requesting Colonel Pottinger to keep them informed of the progress of his negotiations with Ameers of Sind; best mode of transmitting troops to Sind should such a contingency arose; what extent of transport would be obtained either at mouth of Indus or at Tatta? Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (423-425)

Letter, dated 23^rd August 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger requesting him to take measures for purchase of grain crops at Larkana from the Ameers of Sind and other dealers at that place; Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (435-436)

Letter No 94, dated 25^th August 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting his intention of resuming his journey in a few days to Sind. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (475-478)

Letter No. 100, dated 27^th August 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India acknowledging receipt of instructions of 26^th July 1838, and assigning reasons for calling on Government of Bombay to prepare a force for eventual service in Sind. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (493-496)

Letter No. 102, dated; 6^th September 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk had sent a letter to the Ameers of Sind for help and the Ameers had sent a reply to him. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (505-509)  Letter, dated 8^th September 1838, from Government of India acknowledging receipt of Colonel Pottinger’s letters of 25^th and 27^th August and informing that in view of “deep duplicity displayed by Meer Noor Mohomed Khan, his unjustifiable conduct in other respects, and owing to feelings of unwarrantable eneimity and jealousy with which he appeared to be regarded by some of the Chiefs, it was essential that a British force of 5000 men should advance without delay for occupation of Shikarpur or any other place deemed Indus; informing that Captain Burns had been deputed to visit Khairpur and if necessary to enter into a new treaty with the Meer guaranteeing his independence and assuring him protection of British Government against all external enemies. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (499-503)

Letter, dated 14^th September 1838, from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger informing him that he would reach Bukkur by end of the month and requesting that before he proceeded to Khairpur he might be informed of the decision arrived at by him regarding affairs of Sind; from Colonel Pottinger in reply informing him that arrangements had been made by his agents for purchase of corn, &c., as directed by Governor-General; letter No. 116, dated 8^th October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Burns furnishing information on the points referred to in his letter; informing him how he was insulted when he returned from the Durbar of Meer Noor Mohomed and in the circumstances it was hopeless on his part to succeed to get the fort of Bukkur on loan; letter dated October 1838, from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger reporting his arrival at Bukkur.

Letter No. 108, dated 17^th September 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay informing that Ameers had sent their reply to Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk refusing to allow His Majesty a passage through Sind; that if British Government had to send troops to Sind the Indus would be the proper channel and if advisable a detachment might proceed to occupy Karachi. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (527-529)

Letter No.283, dated 29^th September, 1838 from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger asking him for information regarding the route by which he would recommend the force should march from Bombay and the probability of their being opposed; whether it would be expedient either by force or with consent of the Ameers to occupy the Fort of Karachi with a detachment of British troops; whether it would be expedient to make any demonstration on Hyderabad either from Cutch or Deesa; and assuring Colonel Pottinger that Government of Bombay would on all occasions be prepared to comply with his wishes and requisitions with utmost cordiality. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (575-578)

Letter No. 114, dated 3^rd October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to agent to Governor-General of India, Ajmeer and Deesa, informing Khan’s opening a correspondence with Rajah Mansing was to invite him to join a combination of the States westward of India against British Government and that he had detected Meer Noor Mohomed and others in a treacherous correspondence with Mohomed Shah of Persia and that he had reported to government of India of the arrival of a self led Persian Prince at Hyderabad. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (595-596)

Letter, dated 5^th October 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger informing him that from the papers received the suspicions felt by Governor-General of the unfriendly disposition of principal Ameers of Sind to British Government had been amply justified and if the Ameers showed a different disposition he should give immediate effect to the instructions with which he that a separate engagement be made with the Ameer at Khairpur on the basis of recognizing his in dependence provided he maintained the same friendly attitude towards the British Government. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (519-521)

Letter No. 118, dated 9^th October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that on his visit to Mir Sobdarkhan he was insulted on the way by the people; that Meer Noor Mohomed sent a deputation under his son Meer Shahdad Khan to apologies for the insult offered to him and to assure him that Meer Noor Mohomed had taken adequate steps to punish the culprits; that question of money payment by the Ameers of Sind to Shuja-ul-Moolk was perplexing on account of the two releases written in Kurans and sealed and signed by His Majesty which the Ameers produced; discussing the policy to be perused discussing the policy to be pursued by British Government towards the Ameers; letter No.124, dated 13^th October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting some fresh instances of the unfriendly, suspicious and despicable conduct of Meer Noor Mahomed. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (617-621)  Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (623-625)

Letter No. 129, dated 16^th October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay informing him that Viccur would be the best point for disembarkation of the troops; that he did not imagine that Ameers had any fixed resulation of opposing the British Government and that their fears will deter them from proceeding to open hostilities; that there was no fort at Karachi except a small squre outwork of no strength which could be of use for the purpose stated; that he had learnt from his Agent at Karachi that he was able to secure 500 camels for the army, &c. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (627-631)

Letter No. 2, dated 16^th October 1838, from Captain Burns to Government of India reporting that in view of the feeling evinced at Hyderabad it was hopeless to do anything satisfactory to supply the army and thing satisfactory to supply the army and unless a charge is effected in the minds of the Ameers there was great probability of Colonel Pottinger’s quitting Sind. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (651-652)

Letter, dated 17^th October 1838, from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger discussing the feasibility of moving the Khairpur Meers for occupying the Fort at Bukkur; reporting that proceedings of Khairpur Chief deserved rewards for the  reason that he not only refused to received that imposter Haji Husain Ali Khan, the self-styled Persian Prince, but openly expressed that he had nothing to do with enemies of British Government. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (643-646)

Letter No. 132, dated 18^th October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting that he was making arrangements for provision of carriages and river boats for Bombay troops.

Letter No. 133 of 18^th October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay desiring that should any part of the Bombay Army be sent to Karachi, it should bring forage with it and be prepared to march to nearest point of the Indus; letter No.134 of the same date Colonel Pottinger to Captain Burns informing him that he would sent him the purwanas as soon as he got them from Meer Noor Mahomed Khan. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (635-640)

Letter, dated 19^th October 1838, from Captain Burns to Government of India reporting that he arrived at Khairpur on the morning of 18^th and delivered to Meer Rustom Khan the letters from Governor-General and Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk; that he paid a visit to the Ameer and explained to him the object of Government in restoring Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk to his indignation at the treatment accorded to Colonel Pottinger and desired to send some one of his men to convey his sentiments to Meer Noor Mohomed; letter No.2, dated 21^st October 1838, from Captain Burns to Government of India reporting that a deputation from the Meer waited on him and they entered into a long to the share of the tribute which Meer Rustom Khan was called upon to pay to Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (657-659)  Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (661-666)

Letter No. 339 of 20^th October 1838 from Government of India informing Colonel Pottinger that arrangements were being made to dispatch all the troops to Karachi by sea and that orders would be issued from Military Department for sending Lieutenant Treshire and Ramsay in “S.S Polinurus” for purpose of enquiry into resources of the country on the spot under his instructions. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (669-670)

Letter No. 138 of 22^nd October 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Burns informing that all the communications he had with Meer Noor Mohomed had not an hour passed without obtaining additional proofs of inimical feelings.

Letter No.141 of 23^rd October1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay informing that should Meer Noor Mohomed order him to quit Sind he would proceed to Viccur or embark for Mandvi. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (673-675)

Letter No. 147, dated 25^th October 1838, rom Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting his proceedings up to the date:

(I)                 That information had been received from the Chief of Candhar that he had made arrangements for assistance from Russia through Shah of Persia and that he advised Meer Noor Mohomed to do the same. Meer Noor Mohomed sent a reply saying that all the Ameers were ready to follow his advice,

(2)        That Meer Noor Mohomed said to his brother Meer Mohomed that it was useless to rely on British Government and the best course was to send Colonel Pottinger away and declare allegiance to Persia. Meer Meer Mohomed refused to be a partner to such a measure. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (693-750)

Letter, dated 25^th October 1838, from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger informing that a deputation under the Minister and Agent from all the Ameers of Khairpur waited on him and expressed the earnest desire on the part of their principals to enter into a separate treaty with them and adding that they wanted to place themselves under British protection and pronounced to do nothing without consent and advice of British Government. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (743-747)

Letter No. 359 of 26^th October 1838 from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger informing him that the Bombay army was proceeding to Sind under the command of General Sir John Keane, Commander-in-Chief of Bombay.

Letter, dated 26^th October 1838, from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger forwarding him a copy of a letter written by Meer Noor Mohomed Khan to Meer Rustom Khan of Khairpur exhibiting his faithlessness and disposition towards the British Government. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (707-709)

Letter, dated 29^th October 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger informing that from the treatment openly show to the self-styled Prince at Hyderabad, the insulting letter written by the Ameers to Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk afforded conclusive proof of their design to favour the enemies of British Government and that Governor-General had determined to establish a British subsidiary force there in lower Sind at the earliest possible moment; and directing that he should not enter into any negotiations with the Ameers until his authority was supported by the actual presence of the  British forces. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (729-737)

Letter No. 152, dated 29^th October 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Burns replying to his several letters and offering remarks for not confirming the treaty he had sent to him and stating the terms on which he was prepared to grant a new one to the Chiefs of Khairpur and expressing great doubts of their sincerity. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (771-777)

Letter, dated 29^th October 1838, from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger forwarding him a copy of a letter of 29^th October 1838, from Government of India showing him the desirability of tendering to Meer Rustom Khan a treaty guaranteeing his to enter into negotiations with him on the terms similar to those which had been entered into by Nawab of Bahawalpur; informing that military and commercial position of Khairpur being of far greater importance than Bahawalpur, stipulations should be added for temporary occupation of Rohri and Bukkur and that the Meers should co-operate with other powers in extending or facilitating commerce or navigation of Indus. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (783-787)

Letter of 31^st October 1838 from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger pointing out the unfriendly attitude of Meer Mubarak Khan to British Government and his warning to him conveyed through the Minister; discussing whether Shikarpur formed part of Sind or was a separate district. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (789-792)

Letter No. 158 of 31^st October 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding for information a copy of his letter No. 157 of the same date to Captain Burns informing him of the unfriendly and impertinent remarks of one Lala Ladhanand, an Every of Meer Rustom Khan, who had come to see him at Hyderabad. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (793)

Letter No. 160 of 2^nd November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Burns acknowledging receipt of his letter of 28^th October 1838, and intimating that it had made no change in his opinion as regards the insincerity on the part of Chiefs of Khairpur and suggesting his proceedings while on his Mision; letter No. 161 of 2^nd November 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding a copy of the above, expressing his regret at having to dissent from that officer’s opinion and offering remarks as regards settlement in Sind.

Letter, dated 6^th November 1838, from John Ramsay, Assistant Quarter Master-General, to Colonel Pottinger informing that Lieutent Trashier, Assistant Commanding-General, and he himself had, under orders, left for Ghorabari where they would wait for further instructions. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (853-854)

Letter, dated 11^th November 1838, from Captain Burns to Colonel Pottinger informing that Meer Noor Mohomed Khan had written a letter to Meer Rustom Khan asking him to be guided by the Ameers of Hyderabad and that the English and that Khairpur Meers should drive them. The latter replied to him in the negative, and he assured him (Captain Burns) that he was firm in adhering to British Government. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (863-864)

Letter, dated 12^th November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting his proceedings at the Court of Meer Noor Mohomed Khan and the result of an important conference held with deputation sent to him by Meer Noor Mohomed Khan. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (867-882)

Letter No. 190, dated 17 November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Burns forwarding him the Purwanas as required under the seals of Meer Noor Mohomed Khan and Naseer Khan; letter No. 191, dated 17^th November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Melwille acknowledging receipt of seven hoondis for Hyderabad for rupees thirty thousand; letter No. 192, dated 17^th November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Captain Burns giving him instructions relating to purchase of corn, &c., near Bukkur. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (889-893)

Letter No. 196 of 18^th November 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to the Officer in charge of British troops informing him that he should consider himself in a friendly country and that he should at first land at Viccur until the whole force was assembled; letter No. 197 from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant East wick giving him instructions to be followed on the occasion of his deputation to meet the troops coming from Bomaby. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (901-A)  Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (903-905)

Letter of 19^th November 1838 from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger informing him that Governor-General received with painful feeling the reports of the continued treachery and enmity of the principal Ameers of Sind and that his Lordship was not prepared to take measures against their machinations; that should Meer Noor Mohomed’s future conduct make amends for his past and should he evince a disposition to meet the just and necessary views of British Government the Governor-General would be unwilling to proceed to extremities; that should the negotiations not end in a ready submission to allow the just demands of British Government or in elevation of Meer Sobdar Khan to supremacy of Lower Sind, he was authorized to guarantee to each member of the family his separate possessions upon their agreeing to pay such quota of a fair and reasonable subsidy as might be deemed proper; that Governor- General refrained from recording his Majesty Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk was said to have executed. Year, 1833-39 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (925-929)

Letter No. 204, dated 22^nd November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to the Agent to Messrs. Firth & Co., Bombay, advising him not to bring his goods into the interior of Sind and informing him that his attempt to proceed to Shikarpur would expose him to the risk of being insulted, if not plundered. Year, 1838… Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (174-175)

Letter No, 205, dated 22^nd November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Charles, Commanding the H’ble Count’s Surveying Brigade, requesting him to hand over the treasure consigned to him to Lieutenant East wick and desiring him not to leave the coast of Sind until the arrival of the troops as his intimate acquaintance with the locality of the whole of delta of Indus would be valuable to His Excellency; letter No. 221 of 26^th November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger forwarding copy of the above letter to Government of Bombay. Year, 1838… Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (175-178)  Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (195)

Letter No. 209 of 23rd November 1838 from ColonelPottinger to Government of Bombay offering his opinion relating to subsidiary force to be established in Lower Sind and its composition and strength; letter No. 214 of 23ed November 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting his proceedings up to that and his observations regarding the strength of subsidiary force and the cession of a portion of the country to meet the cost on account of the subsidiary force; letter of 13^th December 1838 from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger informing him that His Lordship was not disposed to entertain any position having reference to territorial acquisitions in Sind as at all advisable, &c. Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (955-957)

Letter No. 223, dated 27^th November 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Major-General Wiltshire, Commanding British Troops in Sind, congratulating him on his arrival in Sind and offering his opinion on several points connected with the disembarkation of the force. Year, 1833-39… Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (965-966)

Letter No. 230 of 28^th November 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Mr. Pestanjee Framji, Agent to Messrs. Firth & Co., informing him that he considered it unsafe for him to proceed to the interior of the Province and that as he had no authority to grant by the river route (via Viccur) and then advance up the river as soon as the army moved. Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (209-210)

Letter No. 239-A., of 1^st Desember 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Colonel Sir Alexander Burns relating to dispatch of treasure by the ships bringing the troops, &c.; letter No. 256 of 12^th December 1838 from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay forwarding copy of the above for information and making suggestions for sale of bullion at Hyderabad to get coin necessary to meet expenses incurred by the troops; that the greatest difficulty he found and the one in which he was unable to see his way out was want of money and in spite of having 25 lakhs of bullion he was unable raise one thousand rupees at Hyderabad or at Tatta, &c.; that he had instructed Lieutenant Leckie to remain at Hyderabad as long as he was not threatened or insulted by the rabble or he saw no cause to apprehend that he and other gentlemen of the Residency were in sort of personal danger, &c. Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (228-231)  Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (260-264)

Letter No. 271, dated 1^st December 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India forwarding a copy of his letter No. 267 of 20^th December 1838 to Government of Bombay calling for subsidiary force to Sind without delay and informing that he agreed with Colinel Burns in his opinion that the presence of His Majesty Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk in Sind would be advantageous and that he trusted that His Majesty would march to Shikarpur without delay. Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (318-323)  Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (312-317)

Letter No. 241, dated 2^nd December 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting his proceedings up to 1^st December 1838, as under:-

That Meer Noor Mouhammed Khan expressed his willingness to pay his share and for other Meers of the tribute of Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk, but he was informed that he (Colonel Pottinger) had been prohibited by His Lordship from interfering into the affair; that on the morning of 27^th he received a letter from Lieutenant Eastwick regarding arrival of the troops at the mounth of Indus and and reporting that Ghulam Shah, who had been sent off by Meer Noor Mohomed a month ago, had not only collected grain but he refused to sell provisions on a large scale to the Army; that before the news of the arrival of the troops reached Hyderabad Meer Noor Mohomed khan called all the Baluchees to Hyderabad and brought all his guns from the bank of the river to an enclosure near Colonel Pottinger’s camp; that Meer Noor Mohomed informed the Native Agent that he meant to oppose the British army but if Colonel Pottinger gave him assurance of the safety of the country he would issue orders for their dispersal; that he was prepared to pay the tribute to Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk and if he was not able to raise the money he would put him (Colonel Pottinger) in possession of Larkana or Shikarpur till he was able to liquidate the loan. Year, 1833-39… Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (979-983)

Letter No. 242, dated 2^nd December 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Colonel Burns informing him that he felt doubtful whether he would be able to get ‘Puewanas’ from the Ameers for purchase of corn for the troops. Year, 1838 … Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (241-242)

Letter, dated 3rd December 1838, from Captain Burns, Envoy at Kelat, to Colonel Pottinger relating to the supplies to be procured in Lower Sind for the Bombay Armay under the command of Sir John Keane; letter, dated 8^th April 1839, from Government of India to the senior officer in command of the troops at Shikarpur, directing him to co-operate with the Political Agent in all matters regarding advance, protection and comfort of the army; letter, dated 26^th August 1839, from Government of India to Mr. Ross Bell, Political Agent, Shikarpur, forwarding to him for transmission to Meer Rustom Khan of Khairpur, a copy of the proclamation of His Majesty Shah Shuja-ul-Moolk regarding his entry into Cabool; letter, dated 14^th October 1839, from Government of India to Mr. Ross Bell forwaeding him copies of correspondence with Political Agent at Ludhiana on the subject of proposed proclamation by Sikh Government encouraging the general trade Government encouraging the general trade between Sind and the Punjab. Year, 1838-41… Department, Political … File No, 308 page No (63-65)  Year, 1838-41… Department, Political … File No, 308 page No (117-120)  Year, 1838-41… Department, Political … File No, 308 page No (133)  Year, 1838-41… Department, Political … File No, 308 page No (153)

Letter No. 255, dated 12^th December 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay informing that he concurred with Commander-in-Chief regarding proposed communication with the Indus by means of a steamer and advisability of the plan and that he would make proper arrangements to receive all stores, &c., for the force. Year, 1838… Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (257-258)

Letter No. 260, dated 15^th December 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India reporting his proceedings as under:-

That he had an interview with Meer Noor Mohomed Khan and other Meers in the afternoon of 3^rd of December; that information had been received from Seth Naomal of Karachi, that he had collected eight hundred camels for the army but the owners of the animals could not proceed to Viccur without the express permission of the Government of Karachi; that he sent a message to Meer Noor Mohomed telling him that if the camels were not speedily produced he would suggest the Commander-in-Chief to take possession of Karachi; that he proceeded to Viccur and met Commander-in-Chief on 8^th when a messenger arrived with a letter from Meer Noor Mohomed stating that he had failed to keep his promise about the camels and that he had issued orders for dispatch of several thousand camels to Viccur, &c.; that all the Ameers had given orders for guns to be removed to Lakhat, a place near Sehwan, with a view to defend Hyderabad; that one ‘ Jam located near Karachi, sent a message through his brother offering his services to British Government and proposed to meet him (Colonel Pottinger) at night through Seth Naomal but his offer was declined. Year, 1837-39… Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (1015-1025)

Year, 1838-41… Department, Political … File No, 308 page No (63-65)

Letter No. 262, dated 18^th December 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Colonel Pottinger Burns informing him that for reasons stated therein he would be unable to render him any help in collecting supplies and obtaining carriage for the army of the Indus, &c. Year, 1838… Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (299-302)

Letter No. 264, dated 19^th December 1838, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Colonel Burns informing him that disclosure of His Lordship’s plans regarding Lower Sindh will be ill-advised and premature and that it would enable the Ameer to Make preparations for best resistence in their power to the British Army, &c.; that Honorable Company’s steamer “Semeranis” would be dispatched on 28^th with cooli laborers’ together with treasure and sepoys. Year, 1838… Department, Political … File No, 307 page No (306-310)

Letter No. 589, dated 23^rd December 1838, from Government of Bombay to Comisary-General and letter No. 2067, of 26^th December 1838 from the latter to the Government of Bombay in connection with entertainment of a body of coolies required by Political Resident for service in Sind. Year, 1833-39… Department, Political … File No, 302 pages No (1089-1090)  Year, 1833-39… Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (1095-1097)

Letter No. 633 26^th December 1838, from Government of Bombay to Colonel Pottinger enquiring whether it was necessary that whole of the force should arrive atonce at Karachi. Year, 1833-39… Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (1061-1064)

Letter, dated 31^st December 1838, from Government of India to Colonel Pottinger relating to character of the measures taken by the Ameers towards the British Government ; warning to the Ameers that their proceedings during the expedition would regulate the future them and that His Lordship was unwilling to entertain any propositions of territorial acquisition. Year, 1838… Department, Political … File No, 287page No (90-95)

Letter No. 366, dated 30^th March 1839, from Colonel Pottinger to Officer Commanding Tatta in connection with the preservation of Shikargahs of the Ameers of Sind while passing the army through their territory. Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (301-302)

Letter No. 2 of 3^rd April 1839, from T.D. Lecki, Assistant Resident, Sind, to Colonel Pottinger informing him that he passed on the communications to Meers Noor Mohomed, Naseer Khan, Meer Mohomed and Sobdar all the Ameers seemed dissatisfied with the amended treaty, but they were distinctly told that the orders of Governor-General were final and no alterations could possibly be made in it. It had however come to his notice that the Ameers, one and all, had no intention to accept the amended treaty. Year, 1833-39… Department, Political … File No, 302 page No (1105-1109)

Letter No. 40, dated 4^th May 1839, from Lieutenant Leckie to Colonel Pottinger reporting that the fleet had been detained at Sehwan under the orders of Ameers. Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (581-584)

Letter No. 607, dated 10^th May 1839, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay forwarding meteorological Register for July in reply to their letter on the subject of climate of Tatta and Karachi. Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (625-630)

Letter, No. 532 dated 4^th July 1839, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of Bombay forwarding a copy of a letter from Military Board on the question of wages and rates of hire prevailing in Sind. Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (525-531)

Letter No. 635-A, dated 31^st August 1839, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India regarding concentration of troops at Sukkur and informing that he agreed with Mr. Ross Bell in his suggestions made on the subject. Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (611-612)

Letter No.591 of August 1839, from Colonel Pottinger to Lieutenant Leckie, Assistant Resident at Hyderabad, regarding fuel depots on the Indus. Year, 1839…Miscellaneous..Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (647-652)

Letter No. 707, dated 10^th October 1839, from Colonel Pottinger to Government of India expressing his views regarding the seaport of Karachi and mentioning facts illustrative of the difficulty of introducing policy of British Government in Sind and submitting for information of His Lordship an English version of a memo. To the address of the Ameers of Sind for subsidy to be paid by the Ameers towards the maintenance of the British Army in Sind. Year, 1838-40… Department, Political … File No, 287 page No (115-119)

Letter, dated 29^th October 1839, to Colonel Pottinger reporting theft of camels, from the Kafila under Surwarkhan Lohana; letter, dated 6^th November 1839, to Captain Eastwisk, Assistant Political Agent, Upper Sind, informing that he had brought the above to the notice of the Ameers of Hyderabad and the latter had directed Takkee Shah, Governor of Shikarpur, to investigate the matters and bring the parties at fault to book; letter, dated 7^th November 1839, to Colonel Pottinger informing that he brought the above facts to the notice of Mir Nur-Mohomed Khan who gave an enasive reply to him. Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (539-540) Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (541) Year, 1839… Department, Political … File No, 211 page No (543)