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Container Reference (shelfmark) IOR/R/15/1/1

381. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 143v-144

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 143v-144
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the residency's compliance with a proposed new pass system for boats sailing under the Company's protection in the Gulf. It is reported that Shaik Saddoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] has returned from Schirash without successfully lifting the embargo on Bushire, claiming that the Caun [K...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1768
Extent:

2 folios

382. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 144-144v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 144-144v
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Mr Martin Rich, master of the Dolphin schooner
Scope & Content:
The letter is an order to proceed to Bussora [Basra].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jan 1768
Extent:

1 folio

383. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 145v-146

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 145v-146
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to George Skipp, at Shiraz
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the rent situation in Bushire and the long-standing disagreement with Shaik Nassir [Sheikh Nāsir] who demands more from the Company. Skipp is urged to try and settle the issue with the Sheikh during his talks in Shiraz.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

384. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 146v-147

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 146v-147
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that an English fleet (comprising of the Eagle, the Success,and the Fancy) have arrived at Muscat and that Sheik Nassir [Sheikh Nāsir] has renewed his demand for double rent for the English factory at Bushire. Details of a shipment of woollens for Bushire are also given.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

385. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 147v-148

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 147v-148
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of a fleet of English ships (comprising of the Revenge, the Essex, the Success, the Eagle, and the Fancy) from India. There is also a request for funds to accommodate the newly arrived military and marine personnel.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

386. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 149v-150v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 149v-150v
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Thomas Hodges, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is an update of affairs in the region and contains several items of news and subjects: the arrival in the Gulf of the English fleet that will assist Karim Khan; Skipp's safe arrival at Schyrass [Shiraz]; a missing stationery box; the continued prohibition of trade around Bushire and t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

387. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 150v-151

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 150v-151
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Sheik Ise [Sheikh ‘Isa] has returned from Shiraz with orders from the Caun [Karim Khan] for the Bushire sheikhs to assist in an attack on Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] at Genowa [Bandar-e-Ganaveh].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

388. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 151v-152

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 151v-152
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the need to provide a convoy for the Adriana due to its valuable cargo and how the loss of it would reflect badly on the nation and might affect negotiations at Schirash [Shiraz] with Karim Khan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

389. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 152v-153

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 152v-153
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to George Skipp, in Schyrass [Shiraz]
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that is hasn't been possible to forward Skipp's letters onto Bussora [Basra] because of the reluctance of the people of Bushire to go to sea due to the threat posed by Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]. The overland route is suggested.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

390. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 153-154

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 153-154
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the local apprehension about Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] with many fearing to go to sea, making it difficult to send letters to Basra. Inconsistencies in the orders given by Captain Charles Elphinstone to those vessels which gave the Adriana convoy are also discussed. A request...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

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