Letter No. 33 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses several administrative issues. The letter provides an update of the conflict between Persia and the Zeberra [Zubarah] Arabs including news of the arrival of forces in Congoon belonging to Shaikh Rashed of Galfar and Shaikh Abdulla of Ormuse [Hormuz] en route to join Shaikh N...
Letter No. 23 to William Hornby, President and Governor Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter lists recent arrivals and departures including Mr Augustus Joseph Applegath (in command of the Mercury Packet) and the Begler, commanded by Captain Peter Scott. Details are provided concerning the arrival of two Frenchmen at Bussora [Basra], one said to be a botanist and the other suspect...
Letter No. 27 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses administrative matters and packets sent and received. The letter also reports news that the Marathas have surrended to forces of the East India Company.