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641. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 51-52

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 51-52
Title:
Letter No. 58 to Lieutenant Joseph Alderson (in command of the Eagle Snow), from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter instructs Alderson to take 'a Turk' to Muscat as he has a message for the Imam from the 'Grand Signor' (The Ottoman Sultan). Alderson is then directed to carry on to Bombay and deliver packets to the council there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jul 1780
Extent:
1 folio

642. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 55-56

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 55-56
Title:
Letter No. 65 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that reports Edward Galley's arrival to replace John Beaumont as Resident (who will return to India). Political developments in Persia are also reported. Shipped by the Mercury Packet.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Nov 1780
Extent:
1 folio

643. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 56-57

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 56-57
Title:
Letter No. 67 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports Edward Galley's arrival to replace John Beaumont as Resident (who will return to India). Political developments in Persia are also reported and details of recent wool sales are reported in detail. Shipped by the Yarmouth.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Nov 1780
Extent:
2 folios

644. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 57-59

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 57-59
Title:
Letters No. 68-69 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter discusses several administrative and financial issues. Letter also reports that the situation in Persia remains the same as described in the previous letter (IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 57-58). The letter includes a Manifest of Treasure, Pearls and Freight laden at Bushire on the Ship Mercury 31 D...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1780
Extent:

2 folios

645. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 60-61

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 60-61
Title:
Letter No. 73 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses letters sent and received and recent comings and goings from Bushire. Confirms departure of Beaumont to India and gives thanks to Latouche for his congratulations. An additional note added on 9 January 1781 reports the arrival of Mr Robert Holford and discusses other administ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jan 1781
Extent:
2 folios

646. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 61-62

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 61-62
Title:
Letter No. 74 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports the capture of [Berfseen?] by the East India Company and reports that after Heydar Ally [Hyder Ali] had moved against Madras, the Company destroyed his fleet off of the Malabar coast. The also reports the capture of the Bombay Merchant, commanded by Captain Virtue. The letter mentions tha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Feb 1781
Extent:
1 folio

647. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63
Title:
Letter No. 75 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports arrival of Lieutenant Charles Pickett and confirms news that [Berfseen?] has been captured by the East India Company's forces. Also discusses sales of wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1781
Extent:
2 folios

648. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64
Title:
Letter to No. 77 William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that discusses letters sent/received and administrative issues.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Mar 1781
Extent:
1 folio

649. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 64-65

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 64-65
Title:
Letter No. 79 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports that the affairs of Muscat are still in the 'greatest confusion' and that Shaikh Rashed of Gulfar is said to proceeding with a large body of forces to assist the Imam's sons. Also reports arrival of Royal Admiral Captain [Huddent?] to Bombay - from England - en route to China and discusse...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Apr 1781
Extent:
2 folios

650. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 65-66

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 65-66
Title:
Letter No. 80 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Discusses administrative matters and confirms that Shaikh Rashed has left Gulfar with a large force in order to assist the Imam of Muscat's sons. An additional note on 15 May 1781 reports the arrival of the Betsy, commanded by Captain William Morris, and news that General Cook has captured a fort...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 May 1781
Extent:
1 folio

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