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442. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 219v-220v
- Reference (shelfmark):
- IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 219v-220v
- Title:
- Letter from Peter Elwin Wrench, Dymoke Lyster, and George Skipp, East India Company Agent and council at Bussora [Basra], to Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushire
- Scope & Content:
- The letter reprimands the recipient for sending damaged cloth to Basra and is ordered to take it back and dispose of it himself. There is a repeat of the Presidency's order not to rupture relations with Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]. The sale of woollens to the Caun [Karim Khan] is discussed, as is ...
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 7 Jul 1766
- Extent:
-
2 folios
443. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 220v-221
- Reference (shelfmark):
- IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 220v-221
- Title:
- Letter from Peter Elwin Wrench, Dymoke Lyster, and George Skipp, 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 expresses doubt about the Resident's fears of attack by Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] and discusses the negative consequences of keeping a cruizer at Bushire for protection, arguing that it would make it difficult to remain neutral in the disputes between the Caun [Karim Khan] and the Mīr.
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 10 Aug 1766
- Extent:
-
2 folios
444. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 224v-225
- Reference (shelfmark):
- IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 224v-225
- Title:
- Letter from Charles Crommelin, William Hornby, Daniel Draper, Rawson Hart Boddam, Benjamin Jervis, and Thomas Mostyn, President and Council at Bombay Castle, to William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, East India Company Resident and Factor at Bushire
- Scope & Content:
- The letter encloses copies of commands from the Court of Directors in London (not present) and two covenants (contract) to be signed by each servant at Bushire and returned to the Presidency. There are also instructions for the purchase of Carmenia wool.
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 25 Sep 1766
- Extent:
-
2 folios
445. 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
446. 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
447. 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
448. 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
449. 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
450. 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