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631. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 31-32

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 31-32
Title:
Letter No. 38 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports that Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and his men departed Bushire and restored power to Sheikh Sadoon after Abdul Fatee Cahn [Abdol-Fath Khan, Karim Khan's eldest son] had commanded him to do so. Events following this are described in detail. The letter also reports developments...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1779
Extent:
1 folio

632. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 33-34

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 33-34
Title:
Letter No. 40 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that military forces are gathering to move against Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and that Shakih Nassir is on his way back to Bushire. The letter also reports that there was communication between Reis Bagur Cahn and the Chaub [the Banu Ka'b tribal confederacy] following hi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jul 1779
Extent:
1 folio

633. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 34-35

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 34-35
Title:
Letter No. 42 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports in detail the negotiations between Shaikh Rashed and Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] concerning the latter's surrender. An additional note on 30 August 1779 reports the surrender of two forts to Shaikh Rashed and another on 1 September states that Sadoo Khan [Sadiq Khan] has...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Aug 1779
Extent:
2 folios

634. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 36-40

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 36-40
Title:
Letter No. 43 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter provides a detailed description of Reis Bagur Cahn's [Ra'is Baqer Khan] attack, occupation and subsequent departure from Bushire. It also summarises the situation in Perisa and the on-going fallout following the death of Carim Cahn [Karim Khan] including the killing of Ismael Cahn, ten...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Aug 1779
Extent:
3 folios

635. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 40-41

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 40-41
Title:
Letter No. 44 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that forces have assembled to subdue the Tankseer [Tangesir] and news from Schyras [Shiraz] that Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] has confined Abdul Fatee Cahn [Abdol-Fath Khan, Karim Khan's eldest son] and assumed power thus restoring tranquility. The killing of Shaikh Yamar by Ghesaal...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Sep 1779
Extent:
2 folios

636. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 41-42

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 41-42
Title:
Letter No. 45 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports news of a large battle between Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] of Isfahan and Zolfikar Cahn. 4,000 people are said to have been killed and Zolfikar Cahn defeated and on the run (possibly killed). The letter also reports of a serious crisis in relations between Britain and S...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Oct 1779
Extent:
1 folio

637. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 42-43

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 42-43
Title:
Letter No. 46 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the defeat of Zolfikar Cahn in battle (see item IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 42-43). The arrival of Fort William Captain Charles Baker from Calcutta is reported. The arrival of Captain William Gowland, formerly a commander of one of the company's ships on his way to Europe (via Bussora [B...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Oct 1779
Extent:
2 folios

638. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 43-44

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 43-44
Title:
Letter No. 47 to William Hornby, President and Governor Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses numerous administrative and financial issues related to Bushire including the cost and construction of company buildings. The letter reports news that Zolfikar Cahn has been killed and his head sent to Schyras [Shiraz] and that the Chaub [the Banu Ka'b tribal confederacy] pro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Nov 1779
Extent:
1 folio

639. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 45-47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 45-47
Title:
Letter No. 50 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports news from Persia that Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] has now broken his allegiance with Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] and is waiting until winter ends to approach Schyras [Shiraz] with his forces. Various administrative and financial affairs are discussed before Beaumont - due to a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Feb 1780
Extent:
2 folios

640. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 49-51

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 49-51
Title:
Letters No. 55-57 to William Hornby, President and Governor Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter discusses several administrative issues including the arrival of the Eagle (commanded by Captain Adam Shirreff), the Yarmouth (commanded by Captain William Wilson, with Mr William Browne) and the Bombay Merchant Snow (commanded by Captain Charles Virtue). The arrival of George Abraham, Wi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jul 1780
Extent:
2 folios

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