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81. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 45-47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 45-47
Title:
Letter No. 50 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports news from Persia that Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] has now broken his allegiance with Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] and is waiting until winter ends to approach Schyras [Shiraz] with his forces. Various administrative and financial affairs are discussed before Beaumont - due to a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Feb 1780
Extent:
2 folios

82. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 60-61

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 60-61
Title:
Letter No. 73 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses letters sent and received and recent comings and goings from Bushire. Confirms departure of Beaumont to India and gives thanks to Latouche for his congratulations. An additional note added on 9 January 1781 reports the arrival of Mr Robert Holford and discusses other administ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jan 1781
Extent:
2 folios

83. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 61-62

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 61-62
Title:
Letter No. 74 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports the capture of [Berfseen?] by the East India Company and reports that after Heydar Ally [Hyder Ali] had moved against Madras, the Company destroyed his fleet off of the Malabar coast. The also reports the capture of the Bombay Merchant, commanded by Captain Virtue. The letter mentions tha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Feb 1781
Extent:
1 folio

84. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63
Title:
Letter No. 75 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports arrival of Lieutenant Charles Pickett and confirms news that [Berfseen?] has been captured by the East India Company's forces. Also discusses sales of wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1781
Extent:
2 folios

85. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64
Title:
Letter to No. 77 William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that discusses letters sent/received and administrative issues.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Mar 1781
Extent:
1 folio

86. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67
Title:
Letter No. 81 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports several comings and goings from Bushire and discusses other administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 May 1781
Extent:
2 folios

87. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 73-74

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 73-74
Title:
Letter No. 95 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news of French activities in the region and on the seizure of an English vessel. Via a letter from an Armenian merchant in Muscat it is reported that the government of Muscat has seized a French privateer. The latest developments from Persia are also reported - Schiras [Shiraz] is said to...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jul 1781
Extent:
1 folio

88. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 74-77

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 74-77
Title:
Letter No. 96 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter discusses in detail the movements of two French ships, their capture of an English vessel and the subsequent reaction to these events. Developments from Persia are also reported in detail. The letter also discusses administrative issues and recent comings and goings from Bushire. Shipped b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Aug 1781
Extent:
3 folios

89. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 77-78

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 77-78
Title:
Letter No. 98 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Provides short update on location and activities of two French ships in the Gulf.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Sep 1781
Extent:
1 folio

90. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 78-81

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 78-81
Title:
Letter No. 100 to William Hornby, President and Governor Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports arrival of the Mercury Packet with Mr Sullivan, Major Johnson and Mr Mcauly on board. Describes in detail attempts to apprehend a suspected French messenger (en route to India) and reports latest news of French activities in the area. An additional note records the receipt of a packet fro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Oct 1781
Extent:
2 folios