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1371. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 14-15

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 14-15
Title:
Letter No. 21 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Assistance Snow (with goods from Bengal, Bombay and Surat) under command of Captain John Johnston. The Assistance had been attacked by Galfar forces 14 days previous. The Success Ketch is also reported to have been attacked by a group of Galfar ships, a group...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Mar 1779
Extent:
2 folios

1372. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 16-18

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 16-18
Title:
Letter No. 23 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms rumours concerning the death of Carem Cahn [Karim Khan]. The letter also reports further details of Shaikh Rashed's demands for the return of a captured English vessel (as well as his explanation of events that led to its seizure) and Beaumont expresses his reluctance to accep...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Mar 1779
Extent:
2 folios

1373. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 36-40

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IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 36-40
Title:
Letter No. 43 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter provides a detailed description of Reis Bagur Cahn's [Ra'is Baqer Khan] attack, occupation and subsequent departure from Bushire. It also summarises the situation in Perisa and the on-going fallout following the death of Carim Cahn [Karim Khan] including the killing of Ismael Cahn, ten...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Aug 1779
Extent:
3 folios

1374. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 40-41

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 40-41
Title:
Letter No. 44 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that forces have assembled to subdue the Tankseer [Tangesir] and news from Schyras [Shiraz] that Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] has confined Abdul Fatee Cahn [Abdol-Fath Khan, Karim Khan's eldest son] and assumed power thus restoring tranquility. The killing of Shaikh Yamar by Ghesaal...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Sep 1779
Extent:
2 folios

1375. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 45-47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 45-47
Title:
Letter No. 50 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports news from Persia that Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] has now broken his allegiance with Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] and is waiting until winter ends to approach Schyras [Shiraz] with his forces. Various administrative and financial affairs are discussed before Beaumont - due to a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Feb 1780
Extent:
2 folios

1376. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 60-61

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 60-61
Title:
Letter No. 73 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses letters sent and received and recent comings and goings from Bushire. Confirms departure of Beaumont to India and gives thanks to Latouche for his congratulations. An additional note added on 9 January 1781 reports the arrival of Mr Robert Holford and discusses other administ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jan 1781
Extent:
2 folios

1377. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 61-62

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 61-62
Title:
Letter No. 74 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports the capture of [Berfseen?] by the East India Company and reports that after Heydar Ally [Hyder Ali] had moved against Madras, the Company destroyed his fleet off of the Malabar coast. The also reports the capture of the Bombay Merchant, commanded by Captain Virtue. The letter mentions tha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Feb 1781
Extent:
1 folio

1378. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63
Title:
Letter No. 75 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports arrival of Lieutenant Charles Pickett and confirms news that [Berfseen?] has been captured by the East India Company's forces. Also discusses sales of wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1781
Extent:
2 folios

1379. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64
Title:
Letter to No. 77 William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that discusses letters sent/received and administrative issues.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Mar 1781
Extent:
1 folio

1380. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67
Title:
Letter No. 81 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports several comings and goings from Bushire and discusses other administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 May 1781
Extent:
2 folios