1. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 29-31
- Reference (shelfmark):
- IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 29-31
- Title:
- Letter No. 37 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
- Scope & Content:
- The letter reports the capture of Bushire by Reis Bagur of Tankseer [Ra'is Baqer Khan of Tangesir] and his forces. It is reported that the town fell with minimal opposition as the walls were left unguarded. Events of the attack itself and the subsequent fall-out are described in detail. Shipped b...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 4 Jul 1779
- Extent:
- 2 folios