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1331. IOR/R/15/5/91, f 18

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/5/91, f 18
Title:
'Chart showing Pearl Banks along Arabian Shore of the Persian Gulf, between Ras Tanura and Dabai'
Scope & Content:
The map shows pearl banks found along the coastline of Arabia between Ras Tanura and Dubai, including Bahrain, Qatar, and Abu Thabi [Abu Dhabi]. The pearl banks are marked by a small circle and number (1-184) in red ink. The numbers correspond to a table that accompanies the map (folios 14-17) i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1906
Extent:
1 map

1332. IOR/R/15/6/87, f 151

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/87, f 151
Title:
‘MURBAT (ARABIAN COAST) PROPOSED OIL & PETROL STORE’
Scope & Content:
Plan showing a drawing for the petrol and oil store at Murbat proposed by the Air Headquarters, Iraq. The proposed size of the building should be of a minimum size of 30 ft by 13ft internally. The plan is part of a letter sent from the Chief Engineer, British Forces in Iraq, to the Muscat Politic...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1934
Extent:
1 plan

1333. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 78-79v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 78-79v
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 covers various subjects: the author's response to recent complaints about the tone of his letters made by Wrench; the arrival from Carrack [Kharg] Island of the Dutch writer, John Jacob Christant, seeking compensation for what was stolen from him by the English during the withdrawal f...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Oct 1765
Extent:

2 folios

1334. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 5
Title:
Letter No. 11 to Captain Adam Sheriff, Commander of the Eagle Snow, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter requests that Sheriff go to Bussora [Basra] with a number of packets and once he arrives there, to follow orders from the council. It also warns of attacks by the Chaub [the Banu Ka'b tribal confederacy] said to be active with a number of ships in the Bussora river area.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Oct 1778
Extent:
1 folio

1335. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 7

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 7
Title:
Letter No. 14 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short note that acknowledges letters received from Bombay and explains that the Eagle Snow's sudden dispatch express to Bombay (with a declaration of war) prevented earlier acknowledgement via the Eagle Snow. Shipped by Ormuze [Hormuz] Gallivat. A note states that a duplicate of the message was s...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1778
Extent:
1 folio

1336. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 48 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 48 2
Title:
Letter No. 54 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that reports the arrival of George Abraham, William Petrie and Captain Adam Sheriff who are all said to be very ill with the 'Bussora [Basra] fever'. The subsequent death of George Abraham is then reported. Shipped by the Eagle.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jun 1780
Extent:
1 folio

1337. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 54 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 54 2
Title:
Letter No. 63 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter notes that the vessel carrying Beaumont's previous letter to Bussora [Basra] was detained at Grain [Kuwait] on suspicion of having property on board that belonged to the Chaub [the Banu Ka'b tribal confederacy]. The letter also reports political and military developments in Persia and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Sep 1780
Extent:
1 folio

1338. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 60

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 60
Title:
Letter No. 72 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Discusses several letters sent and received and other administrative issues. Reports that no alteration has taken place in the affairs of Persia. Also mentions the arrival of Mr Robert Holford, a gentleman in service of the Danish (arrived from Copenhagen via Aleppo and Baghdad).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1781
Extent:
1 folio

1339. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 64

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 64
Title:
Letter No. 78 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports political developments from the Imamate of Muscat and several administrative issues.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Mar 1781
Extent:
1 folio

1340. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 70 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 70 2
Title:
Letter No. 86 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that reports recent comings and goings of vessels from Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jun 1781
Extent:
1 folio