The Dragoman of the Sublime Porte, Dragoman of the Imperial Council, or simply Grand Dragoman or Chief Dragoman, was the senior interpreter of the Ottoman government,frequently referred to as the "Sublime Porte",and de facto deputy foreign minister. From the position's inception in 1661 until the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, the office was occupied by Phanariotes, and was one of the main pillars of Phanariote power in the Ottoman Empire.
No. 314. Aristarchi Bey to Mr. Fish. [Translation.] Imperial Ottoman Legation, New York, September 29, 1875. (Received September 30.) Sir: Among the financial measures which the Sublime Porte now has…
No. 336. Aristarchi Bey to Mr. Fish. [Translation.] Imperial Ottoman Legation, Washington, December 22, 1876. (Received December 23.) Mr. Secretary of State: The Sublime Porte has informed His Excellency the…
No. 337. Aristarchi Bey to Mr. Fish. [Translation.] Imperial Ottoman Legation, Washington, February 19, 1877. (Received February 20.) Mr. Secretary of State: Referring to the note which I had the…
No. 339. Aristarchi Bey to Mr. Evarts. [Translation.] Imperial Ottoman Legation, Washington, March 23, 1877. (Received March 24.) Mr. Secretary of State: I have received the note which the Hon.…
No. 340. Aristarchi Bey to Mr. Evarts. [Translation.] Imperial Ottoman Legation, Washington, April 30, 1877. (Received May 1.) Mr. Secretary of State: By order of my government, I have the…
No. 342. Aristarchi Bey to Mr. Evarts. [Translation.] Imperial Ottoman Legation, Washington, May 30, 1877. (Received June 1.) Mr. Secretary of State: The Government of the United Principalities of Moldavia…