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371. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 125v-126

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 125v-126
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that reports of George Skipp's departure from Schyrass [Shiraz] were false and expresses the fear that letters are not getting through to him there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1767
Extent:

2 folios

372. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 126v-127

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 126v-127
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter warns of the possibility that Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] will intercept and read Company letters. Also discusses the suggestion that Shaik Sadoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] visit the Caun [Karim Khan] and the high cost of living in Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jul 1767
Extent:

2 folios

373. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 127v-128v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 127v-128v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Thomas Hodges, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is an update on affairs at Bushire. It includes the attack on Congoon [Bandar e-Kangan] by Zackey Caun [Zaki Khan], the closure of the roads and ban on trade around Bushire ordered by Carim Caun [Karim Khan], the seizure of a Company boat, the conduct of Benjamin Jervis, the plan to w...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Aug 1767
Extent:

2 folios

374. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 128v-129

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 128v-129
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter clarifies the author's belief that the Caun [Karim Khan] is concerned about Mīr Muhanna taking advantage of any likely confusion following his death.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1767
Extent:

2 folios

375. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 129v-130

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 129v-130
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that the effects of a Monsieur Bremont have been recovered and will be returned to Monsieur Pirault. Also mentioned is that Captain Sherman is very ill and has been advised to travel to Bombay for a change in climate.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Aug 1767
Extent:

2 folios

376. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 130v-131v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 130v-131v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Sheikh Sa‘dūn has discovered, via Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna], the secret English plan to seize his fleet. It is believed that this discovery has led to an alliance between the Sheikh and the Mīr.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Aug 1767
Extent:

2 folios

377. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 133v-134v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 133v-134v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the planned withdrawal from Bushire and seizure of the Sheikh's fleet. It is thought that the Sheikh may now have knowledge of the plan and the author warns of their reaction. The release of the coffee boats that have recently been detained at Carrack [Kharg Island] by Meer ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Sep 1767
Extent:

2 folios

378. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 134v-135

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 134v-135
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Thomas Hodges, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the conclusion of talks with Karim Khan and whether the order to withdraw from Bushire will be given or not. Also mentions reports of an attack on Bareen [Bahrain] by the Hoolaw Arabs [Hula].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Sep 1767
Extent:

2 folios

379. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 135v-136

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 135v-136
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, his assistant, James Morley, and George Skipp, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter travels with George Skipp to Basra. It informs that the Agent's letter to the Caun [Karim Khan] is being translated. A request for cash is made.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Oct 1767
Extent:

2 folios

380. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 137-138

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 137-138
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 discusses preparations for an expedition against Ormuse [Hormuz] to try and recover goods taken from the Islamabad in February 1765, including news (given in a postscript dated 9 November 1767) of Carim Caun's [Karim Khan] displeasure with the English for moving against Hormuz without...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Nov 1767
Extent:

2 folios

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