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Container Reference (shelfmark) IOR/R/15/1/3

11. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 9

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 9
Title:
Letter No. 16 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The text of the letter is very similar to John Beaumont's letter to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham dated 2 January 1779 (item IOR/R/15/1/3, p 8). The letter states that a request for further intelligence has been sent to Congoon. The letter asks for wool from Europe and states that ac...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Jan 1779
Extent:
1 folio

12. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 14

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 14
Title:
Letter No. 20 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A short letter that reports that Coja Evra has deposited 56 chests of Venice Ware at Bushire and discusses other administrative issues. Shipped by Hamdan Caracky.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Feb 1779
Extent:
1 folio

13. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 19

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 19
Title:
Letter No. 25 to Lieutenant Jonathan Swift, in Command of the Success Ketch, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is a short note ordering Swift to sail to Bussora [Basra] with the accompanying packet (not contained in the file) and once there, to follow orders from Bussora.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Mar 1779
Extent:
1 folio

14. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 20

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 20
Title:
Letter No. 26 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter congratulates Bussora [Basra] on having 'got rid of the Persians in a peaceful manner'. Financial and administrative issues related to Coja Evra are also discussed. An additional note discusses the whereabouts of Soliman Aga (the Ottoman Governor - or mutasallim - of Basra). The letter...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Apr 1779
Extent:
1 folio

15. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 21

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 21
Title:
Letter No. 28 to Lieutenant Jonathan Swift, in Command of the Success Ketch, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is a short note ordering Swift to sail to Bussora [Basra] with the accompanying packet and once there, to follow orders from Bussora.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1779
Extent:
1 folio

16. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 22

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 22
Title:
Letter No. 30 to Lieutenant Jonathan Swift in command of the Success Ketch, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is a short note ordering Swift to sail to Bombay to deliver forty-four chests of Venice Ware and once there, to follow orders from the Council.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 May 1779
Extent:
1 folio

17. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 23 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 23 1
Title:
Letter No. 31, A Manifest of Treasure, Pearl and Freight laden at Bushire on the Success Ketch
Scope & Content:
A manifest of treasure, pearl and other freight laden at Bushire on the Success Ketch. Sent with Lieutenant Jonathan Swift for Bombay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 May 1779
Extent:
1 folio

18. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 23 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 23 2
Title:
Letter No. 32 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that discusses financial and administrative issues. The letter also reports on-going fears in Persia and news that Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] has reached Schyras [Shiraz]. Shipped by Hamdan Caracky.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 May 1779
Extent:
1 folio

19. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 24

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 24
Title:
Letter No. 34 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Betsey Snow (Captain David Phillips) and Bombay Merchant Snow (Captain Charles Virtue). The letter reports news that the French at Myhie [Mahe] capitulated to Colonel Braithwaite and concludes 'the French have not now one flag flying in India'.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 May 1779
Extent:
1 folio

20. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 33

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 33
Title:
Letter No. 39 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A short letter of thanks for steps taken by Bussora [Basra] to assist Beaumont. The letter also notes that messages (from Bussora) for Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and to any commander of an English vessel in the Gulph [Gulf] were enclosed (they are not contained in the file). Shipped by Ju...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jul 1779
Extent:
1 folio

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