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381. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 138v-139

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 138v-139
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 Shaik Sadoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] is departing for Schirass [Shiraz] and that Sheikh Ise [‘Isa] will not join him. Also contained is a confession that the Bushire linguist did indeed travel to Carrack [Kharg Island] as suspected (and in disobedience of Company orders), but it ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1767
Extent:

2 folios

382. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 139v-140

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 139v-140
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 the loss of the Defiance which caught fire and blew up near Kishmee [Qishme] Island. It also gives news that the Tankseer [Tangesir] and Dashastoun [Dashtestan] people that had been camped outside Bushire have returned to their respective countries. Persian horsemen also retur...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1767
Extent:

2 folios

383. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 141-142

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 141-142
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Thomas Hodges, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is an update of affairs at Bushire and the Gulf. Various subjects are discussed: the dispute between Carim Caun [Karim Khan] and the Sheikhs of Bushire, which has led to the former imposing a blockade around Bushire; Sheikh Sa‘dūn's plan to travel to Schyrass [Shiraz] to pay tribute t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Dec 1767
Extent:

2 folios

384. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 142v-143

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 142v-143
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 people are now able to travel between Bushire and Schyrass [Shiraz], but trade is still forbidden by the Caun [Karim Khan]. The strategy of selling perpets only with an equal amount of broadcloth is proposed in order to clear stocks of the latter.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1768
Extent:

2 folios

385. 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

386. 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

387. 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

388. 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

389. 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

390. 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

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