Appendix 2

AGREEMENT
 

The Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading to the East Indies, to all to whom it may concern, sending greeting.

Whereas it had been represented to us, that the Armenian nation have a desire to carry on a trade and commerce with our people in the East Indies, we do for the better encouragement of that nation to settle and cohabit in the several garrisons, cities and towns in the East Indies under our jurisdiction, by these presents declare, grant and agree, that whenever fourty or more of the Armenian nation shall become inhabitants in any of the garrisons, cities or towns belonging to the Company in the East Indies, the said Armenians shall  not only have and enjoy the free use and exercise of their religion but there shall also be allowed to them a parcel of ground to erect a church thereon for the worship and service of God in their own way. And we will also at our own charge, cause a convenient church to be built with stone and other solid material to their own good liking. And the said Governor and Company will also allow fifty pounds per annum, during the space of seven years, for the maintenance of such priest or minister as they shall choose to officiate therein.
Given under the Company’s larger Seal, as also under the hands of  the Governor, Deputy-Governor and three of the Committee of the said Company, this two-and-twentieth day of June, AnnoDomini 1688, and in the fourth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord James the Second, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith etc.
 

BENJAMIN BATHURST, Governor

JOSIAH CHILD, Deputy Governor

Worcester,
John Morre,
George Boun
 

Appendix 3

AGREEMENT
 

The Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading to the East Indies, to all to whom it may concern, sending greeting.

Whereas Cogee Phanoos Calendar, an Armenian merchant of eminency, and an inhabitant of Isphahan, in Persia, hath taken great trade to be carried on in English shipping by himself and others of the Armenian nation; the said Governor and Company in consideration thereof do, by these presents (at the request of the said Cogee Phanoos Calendar) freely grant unto him and his family the sole trade of garnet, he paying ten per cent custom for the same, and the usual freight paid by the Company. And the said Company do hereby declare that they will neither trade in the said commodity themselves, nor suffer any other persons, English or stranger, for the future to trade or traffick in that commodity.
Given under the Company’s larger Seal, as also under the hands of the Governor, Deputy-Governor and three of the Committee of the said Company, this two-and-twentieth day of June, AnnoDomini 1688, and in the fourth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord James the Second, by the Grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith etc.
 

BENJAMIN BATHURST, Governor

JOSIAH CHILD, Deputy Governor

Worcester,
John Morre,
George Boun

Appendix 4

QUESTIONNAIRE USED IN INTERVIEWS
WITH CALCUTTA ARMENIANS
 

Name
Sex and age
Parents
Where was the person born?
Education
Occupation
Languages known
Knowledge of Armenian history/songs/dances
Links with Soviet Armenia/independent Republic of Armenia
Have you ever visited Armenia?
Which festivals do you celebrate here (Indian/Armenian) and how?
Differences and similarities with the Indian culture, habits
Association with other communities/minorities in India
What is the percentage of inter-marriages?
Number of Armenians now living in India
Reasons for decline. Where did they migrate and why?
Links with the Armenians living in other parts of India
The situation of Armenians during the 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars
What does it mean – to be an Armenian in India?
Is the community of Calcutta strong?
Are there any Armenian political parties?
Are Armenians interested in political life of India?
Information about Armenian Church Committee (elections, number of members, their responsibilities)
Information about the Armenian College & Philanthropic Academy
Information about Armenian Club and Armenian Sports Club
What is to be done to preserve Armenianness?
Are there any projects, which would benefit the community?