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

441. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 225v-226

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 225v-226
Title:
Letter from Peter Elwin Wrench, Dymoke Lyster, and George Skipp, East India Company Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is a request that the commanders of the Tartar and the Success be paid at Bushire due to a lack of cash at Basra.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jan 1767
Extent:

2 folios

442. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 226v-228v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 226v-228v
Title:
Letter from Charles Crommelin, Thomas Hodges, Daniel Draper, Henry Moore, Rawson Hart Boddam, and Benjamin Jervis, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the danger of attack at Bushire. It accompanies several shipments and enclosures: a shipment of woollens, stationery, and wine; Benjamin Jervis' response to accusations by Bowyear of improper conduct while he was Resident at Bushire (not present); a copy of a sailing order a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jan 1767
Extent:

2 folios

443. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 228v-231

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 228v-231
Title:
Letter from Dymoke Lyster and George Skipp, acting East India Company Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses who is in command of the Caun's [Karim Khan] army that is descending to Bushire, authorising the giving of gifts if the Resident thinks it necessary. It is also outlined what should be done should the Khan request assistance against the Meer [Mīr Muhanna]. It reports that tw...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Mar 1767
Extent:

4 folios

444. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 231-233

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 231-233
Title:
Letter from Thomas Hodges, Daniel Draper, James Ryley, Henry Moore, Rawson Hart Boddam, and Benjamin Jervis, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter responds to further accusations made against Benjamin Jervis and his conduct while he was Resident at Bushire. There is an enclosed copy of a letter from Jervis to the President and Council which comes before the main letter. The purchase of raw silk is also briefly discussed and the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Feb 1767
Extent:

3 folios

445. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 233-234

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 233-234
Title:
Letter from Dymoke Lyster and George Skipp, acting Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter announces the appointment of James Morley as joint Resident at Bushire, with John Sebastian Natter to return to Bombay. It is declared that the detention of the Defiance at Bushire for protection is no longer necessary as the Agency has been given assurances by the Caun's [Karim Khan]...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Mar 1767
Extent:

2 folios

446. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 235-236v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 235-236v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is concerned with the accusations made by Bowyear against Benjamin Jervis and his conduct while he was Resident at Bushire. The Agent asks for explanations and proof for a number of charges levelled at Jervis.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Apr 1767
Extent:

2 folios

447. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 237v-238

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 237v-238
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, Company envoy to the court of Karim Khan at Schyrass [Shiraz], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a packet for the Agency at Bussora [Basra].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jun 1767
Extent:

2 folios

448. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 238v-239v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 238v-239v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses correspondence between Carim Caun [Karim Khan] and Shaik Saddoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn]. The negotiations in Shchiras [Shiraz] are also discussed, with a look at the current political situation in the Gulf and including a proposal to form an alliance with Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jul 1767
Extent:

2 folios

449. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 239v-240v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 239v-240v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the possible whereabouts of a missing express boat. It disapproves of the high cost of a public table at Bushire and sets a new limit on expenses. Requests the latest information concerning the negotiations at Shiraz.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1767
Extent:

2 folios

450. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 240v-241v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 240v-241v
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, Company representative at Karim Khan's court in Shyrass [Shiraz], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives an account of the author's attempts to get the Vackeel [Karim Khan] to lift the trade embargo on Bushire. It is reported that the ban has been imposed because of the Khan's unhappiness with Shaik Saddoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] and suggests that the sheikh travel to Shiraz to try and se...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jun 1767
Extent:

2 folios

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