Letter No. 42 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports the arrival of the Europa, commanded by Captain William Applegath, and states that the Panther - also en route to Bussora [Basra] - will arrive shortly.
Letter No. 43 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter notes the arrival of the Neptune Packet, commanded by Captain William Thomas (from Bengal en route to Bussora [Basra]), and a Snow flying Danish colours (also said to be from Bengal).
Letter No. 44 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter states that if Captain Renand of the Danish Snow (mentioned in item IOR/R/15/1/3, p 112 1) applies for convoy to Bussora [Basra] then this request shall be granted. Letter also briefly mentions improved relations with the Ottoman authorties in Bussora.
Letter No. 52, List of Sepoys of the Bushire Factory Guard returned to Bombay (on the Europa) and their Pay
Scope & Content:
A list of five sepoys of the Bushire Factory guard returned to Bombay. The list includes the sepoys' names, pay details and when they had originally left Bombay and arrived at Bushire.
Letter No. 53 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter explains that Applegath was delayed in travelling on to Bombay from Bushire as it is Ramazan [Ramadan]. Shipped by Scorpion Captain Charles Pickett. An additional note (on 1 September 1784) acknowledges a letter received from Bussora [Basra] and gives thanks for information regardin...