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91. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 80-80v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 80-80v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Basra
Scope & Content:
The letter expresses surprise that letters from Bushire have not reached Basra and explains that it is not due to neglect on the author's part. Also discussed is the handling of a prisoner, Lewis Barretto D'Souza, who is accused of spying for the Turks in Basra and who was bound for Bombay but g...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Dec 1765
Extent:

1 folio

92. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 81

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 81
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Basra
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] has taken two Dutch gallivats and there is fear they will lose their fort on Carrack [Kharg].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Dec 1765
Extent:

1 folio

93. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 83v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 83v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the Dutch defeat at Carrack [Kharg Island] and relays the news from Muscat that an English fleet is heading up the Gulf.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jan 1766
Extent:

1 folio

94. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 84

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 84
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the uncertain reports that an English fleet is on its way to the Gulf, and reports the return of the linguist from talks with Karim Khan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1766
Extent:

1 folio

95. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 85-85v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 85-85v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the English fleet at Bushire and discusses an offer of assistance against the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b] from Carem Khaun [Karim Khan]. It also mentions the Sheikh of Bushire's displeasure at the lack of support against Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1766
Extent:

1 folio

96. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 85v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 85v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the arrival of the English fleet and gives the latest information on the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b], Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna], and Carem Caun [Karim Khan]. Also mentioned is Jervis' departure for Bombay to join the Council there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Apr 1766
Extent:

1 folio

97. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 86-86v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 86-86v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter is largely a defence against further accusations of neglect and misconduct made against them by the recipient. Specifically, the discrepancy in a shipment of tin in July 1765, the employment of Lewis Baretto D'Souza, a suspected spy, and the lack of communication on an English fleet's...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Apr 1766
Extent:

1 folio

98. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 86v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 86v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Zackey Caun [Zaki Khan] has arrived at Ginovah [Ganaveh] with 2000 men and is joined by the Bushire Sheikhs with the intention of destroying Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]. Also that the English Captain Justice has recently supplied the Mīr with provisions and it has caused g...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Apr 1766
Extent:

1 folio

99. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 87 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 87 1
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for some accounts and a shipment of woollens.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Apr 1766
Extent:

1 folio

100. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 87 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 87 2
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter contains sundry items of news, including that Zakee Caun's [Zaki Khan] men have taken a fort from Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] at Ginovah [Ganaveh].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 May 1766
Extent:

1 folio