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61. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains the request that a letter from the Bombay Presidency to Jaafer Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand] not be forwarded at all, giving several reasons. It is suggested that a written agreement be entered into with Sheikh Nasir [Sheikh Nāsir] of Bushire. Also briefly mentions the purchase of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jun 1788
Extent:

1 folio

62. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that the Drake will call at Bushire on its way to Bombay to take on board a recent purchase of Carmenia [Kirmān] wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Aug 1788
Extent:

1 folio

63. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57-57v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57-57v
Title:
Letter from William Page, secretary at Bombay Castle, to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notice of the arrival of ships and encloses several items: Enclosure 1: extract of Company commands to Bombay, dated 21 November 1787. Number of bales of cloth being sent to Bushire this year and why. Enclosure 2: a list of articles derived from plants that are wanted for cult...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1788
Extent:

1 folio

64. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a shipment of woollens for Akau Thakil [?], a Persian merchant, and informs that a payment of cash can be made to Bushire in March.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1788
Extent:

1 folio

65. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58-58v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58-58v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for the Basra accounts and a shipment of treasure and copper. The letter discusses the situation with meer mahana [Mīr Muhanna], who is preventing trade between Schyrass and Bushire, and the possibility that Sadoo Caun [Sadiq Khan Zand] may send a force against him.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Oct 1763
Extent:

1 folio

66. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to William Andrew Price, East India Company Agent at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter relays reports that meer mahana [Mīr Muhanna] has taken possession of a fort called Tulsea [?], twelve miles from Bushire. A request is made for a cruizer to be sent to Bushire for protection.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Oct 1763
Extent:

1 folio

67. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 59

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 59
Title:
Letter from William Andrew Price and Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Residents at Bushere [Bushire], to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a shipment of Carmenia [Kirmān] wool aboard the Tartar and the Swallow.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Jan 1764
Extent:

1 folio

68. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 59v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 59v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Robert Garden and Dymoke Lyster, East India Company factors at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the good price that tin sells for at Bushire and the need for scarlet perpets to help sell other types of cloth.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Mar 1764
Extent:

1 folio

69. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 61-61v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 61-61v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter gives the news of the Drake's detainment at Bushire due to the monsoon. There is a request for stationery.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1764
Extent:

1 folio

70. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 62

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 62
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses a shortage of paper and money.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Sep 1764
Extent:

1 folio