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SUMMARY.
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nsstfsf- Niture of docomonl* Gummarj.
of pipon-
Bword*.
Calender of 8,*te Consultations of tho agent
(Thomas Kcrridge) and
Papers (E * •1 Council at Gombroon,
lades), 1626 - 29, January, to February 10, that the Dutch lad intruded them.eU.and »
page 2- hied our intendments unto the Sopbi."
1626.
2nd.—'The Persian Government had abandoned Orrout (exceot
the castle) and proposed to make Gombroon tbs shirt
p«»rt. The Portugal burnt boats along the coast The
Khan of Shiraz demands English aasiatance against the
Portuguese at Muekat, on the basis of the ac^etnent
at the taking of Ormuz, by which it was stipulate
that the English shipping should dear the p&astges of
the Gulf and sustain moiety of the charge. The
Persian Government had paid moiety of the customs of
Gombroon for two years, the Dutch only refusing to p»y
the customs. For the present the Persians were occupied
in tho siege of Basrah, and the English did not expect
they would proceed against Maikat. So it was resoled
not to deny tho assistance demanded, especially as the
Dntoh had solicited tho Sophi to srive Ormuz to them
and might anticipate the English by assisting the
Persians.
3rrf.—The Sultan of Gombroon demanded English aid with
ships against Basrah. This is denied by the Agent and
Council, as being against the Turks. The Persians
contend tfiat tho aid is required against Portuguese
frigates hovering about Basrah, but aII being of opinioo
that it was a mere device to engage them in wars
against the Turks, it was resolved not to give any aid
in this design.
4th.—The Sullan of Gombroon then urged the performance
of the articles in which the British agreed to secure
the ports and passages against the enrmy, who would
shortly make an attempt at regaining Ormuz. In
answer he was told how the Persians themselves bad
greatly failed in performance of the said articles,
particularizing the unjust division made at Ormux
(60,000 tomans accounted for as moiety of the
Shah, while the English got only 6,000 tomans.
They received only three months’ pay while entitled
to 8 months, the ordnance taken, 165 brass pieces, was
treble that accounted for to the English). Promised
to write to the Khan of Shiraz after their return from
Shirat, whether they were repairing; in the interim
Barker to know of the Sultan, what ho would give per
month for the stay of our fleet till .August. The Sultan
profers half the expenses, which means victuals
only.
5th.~-After two days’ fight with the Portugals, the Sultan
of Gombroon appeals to the Dutch and English. The
latter deoide to stay on the game conditions as the Dutch,
if the latter agree to stay upon an agreement of salary.
The Dutch refuse to make any longer stay. The Sultan
agrees to pay 600 tomans per month to the English.
But the Commander of the fleet shows that there was
no sufficient powder and that only three of our ah»pa
could not stand against eight Portuguese ships. £>o it
was decided to set sail with the Dutch to 8ur»t, paving
Barker, (chief Agent). Purefic (second), Beuthsl (third),
Robert Loftus (fourth).
6th.—The Agency to endeavour to get moiety of Gombroon
customs, as compensation for past services not future
sendees. If Ormnz is offered to the British, an
to be sent to Surat and orders awaited from Englan .
119.
0.pUjD John Wedd.ll t, Ormuz heseigod by the Portuguese fleet under the command
April m‘ Comw- 27‘b of Ruffaro. Bravery of the Persians in defending Ormo*.
Ruffaro ruined many of the forte between Gombroon
Park. Roferonco made to the richness of the pearl
Bahrein being the chief place. Tho Dutch endeavour ff*
Ormuz from the Persian King.
121 sad 122
‘W-AoZ™! ,oth° Description of tho sea battle of the English and Dutch Amt
against the Portuguese off Ormuz. The English
men, the Dutch as many with their Commander, . .
guese 800 with their Admiral and Vico*AdmiraJ.
are completely defeated.
IUI . .
htvga t0 bis Moving Nukud All Beg, deputed aa Persian Amhassadar, sail* in the
dSBjJ* Member 1626
Star to England.