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1951. IOR/R/15/1/749/2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/749/2
Title:
Qatr [Qatar] Oil Concession and Connected Documents, May-Jul 1935; Dubai Oil Concession and Connected Documents, Feb-Oct 1937; Sharjah Oil Concession and Connected Documents, Sep 1937-May 1938 (India Office Confidential Prints, Memos B444, B445, B458, B467)
Scope & Content:
This file contains three printed and bound copies of the oil concession agreements of Qatr [Qatar], Dubai and Sharjah (and related correspondence). The details of which are as follows: 1) Qatr Oil Concession and Connected Documents (folios 141-150). 2) Dubai Oil Concession and Connected Docum...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1935-1938
Extent:
1 file (29 folios)

1952. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter wishes William Francklin success in his trip to Shyrauz [Shiraz] to procure plant specimens for the botanical garden in Bengal.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1787
Extent:

1 folio

1953. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 110v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 110v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Captain Leslie
Scope & Content:
The letter is the order to land soldiers and musicians at Bushire to accompany George Skipp to Schirass [Shiraz].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Apr 1767
Extent:

1 folio

1954. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 42v-43

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 42v-43
Title:
Letter from John McKenley, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter explains that the vessels currently anchored in the shelter of the Bushire bay were brought there due to high winds and insufficient sails. The author also predicts that the coming two months are going to bring unsettled weather.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Dec 1768
Extent:

2 folios

1955. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 25v 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 25v 1
Title:
Letter No. 3: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter reports on the movement of the Revenge, which has been ordered by the Select Committee to return to Bombay and to stop at Bushire for as short a time as possible.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Feb 1782
Extent:
1 folio

1956. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 42

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 42
Title:
Letter No. 60: Translation of a Letter from Ahmud ben Khautoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān]
Scope & Content:
This letter, received 8 December 1785, does not have a stated recipient, but it would appear to be addressed to the Resident at Bushire, Edward Galley. In the letter Ahmud ben Khautoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān], acknowledges the receipt of the recipient's letter. He refers to the seizure of tw...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Dec 1785
Extent:
1 folio

1957. IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 38v-39

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 38v-39
Title:
Letter No. 51: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
In this letter Samuel Manesty thanks Edward Galley for the intelligence received in recent letters. He informs Galley that the Dudley, commanded by Captain Geddes, will sail from Bussora [Basra] to Bushire, on her way to Bengal, with public packets received from England.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1785
Extent:
2 folios

1958. IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 41v-42

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 41v-42
Title:
Letter No. 58: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
In this letter Samuel Manesty reports on the movements of the Eliza and the Scorpion. In addition, he encloses a duplicate of a letter (no. 59), dated 3 November 1785, which gives an account of the seizure of an Indian servant whom Manesty had entrusted with some Company packets.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Nov 1785
Extent:
2 folios

1959. IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 46v-47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 46v-47
Title:
Letter No. 72: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
In this letter Samuel Manesty acknowledges Edward Galley's ongoing attempts to recover the papers that have been missing since the loss of Manesty's express boat near Bunderick [Bandar-e Rīg]. In addition, Manesty informs Galley that the Bombay Grab is returning to India via Bushire, with public...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Feb 1786
Extent:

2 folios

1960. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 11v 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 11v 1
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to John Elphinstone, Accountant General, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is enclosing an abstract and bill (not present) in favour of the Government of Bombay on the Military Paymaster, for Batta supplied to the Marine Guard for November 1810 at the Bushire Residency.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jan 1811
Extent:

1 folio