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281. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 236v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 236v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Residents at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notification that James Morley travels to Bushire aboard the Salamander. There is the order to send the Defiance to Basra with any surplus cash and to advance Lieutenant Nugent, commander of the artillery aboard the Salamander, any money he requires.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 May 1767
Extent:

1 folio

282. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237-237v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237-237v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Residents at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains reprimands for sending a boat to Muscat unnecessarily and a military detachment with George Skipp to Shiraz. There is a brief discussion of the price of Carmenia wool and approval for the public table to be held while cruizers are stationed at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 May 1767
Extent:

1 folio

283. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237v
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, Company envoy to the court of Karim Khan at Shyrass [Shiraz], to William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter states that it is imperative that the Company have no communication with Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] during negotiations in Shiraz.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 May 1767
Extent:

1 folio

284. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 238

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 238
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 covers another for George Skipp in Shiraz (not present). There is the order to prevent Carim Caun's [Karim Khan] fleet from taking to sea. Also questions the wisdom of not allowing boats to call at Carrack [Kharg] as Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] may prove himself to be a friend.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jun 1767
Extent:

1 folio

285. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 245-245v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 245-245v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, East India Company Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter covers another to George Skipp in Schiras [Shiraz]. The Agent commends the Resident for not interfering in the dispute between the Caun [Karim Khan] and Shaik Sadoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn]. The need for a public table at Bushire is also discussed.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jul 1767
Extent:

1 folio

286. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 248v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 248v
Title:
Letter from Joseph Sherman, to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is a request to return to Bombay due to severe illness.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1767
Extent:

1 folio

287. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 249-249v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 249-249v
Title:
Letter Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, East India Company Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter details the exchange of correspondence and the provisioning of the Bombay grab.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Aug 1767
Extent:

1 folio

288. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 1v-2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 1v-2
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the state of trade at Bushire, expressing the hope that the blockade imposed by Carim Caun [Karim Khan] may soon be lifted. The letter contains a rebuke for Stephen Hermit's visit to Carrack [Kharg] Island, where he made contact with the Meer [Mīr Muhanna], a contravention of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1767
Extent:

2 folios

289. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 4v-5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 4v-5
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is a cover for a letter (not enclosed) to Karim Khan from Henry Moore. Directions for cruizers when they arrive from Bombay are given. Trading strategy is discussed, specifically the selling of broadcloth with perpets. Permission to open the late William Bowyear's private letters is g...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jan 1768
Extent:

2 folios

290. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 5v-6

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 5v-6
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the arguments against the idea of exacting duties on country merchants - British merchants not affiliated with the East India Company - and explains the purpose of a newly-introduced pass system. Briefly mentioned is the situation between Carim Caun [Karim Khan] and Shaik Sa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1768
Extent:

2 folios

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