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61. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter wishes William Francklin success in his trip to Shyrauz [Shiraz] to procure plant specimens for the botanical garden in Bengal.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1787
Extent:

1 folio

62. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 52

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 52
Title:
Letter from Andrew Ramsay, Robert Sparks, and John Beaumont, at Bombay Castle, to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notification that Rawson Hart Boddam has left the Bombay Presidency and Andrew Ramsay is his replacement, with John Beaumont joining the Council. Enclosed is an extract of a letter from from the Governor General and Council at Fort William, in Bengal, to Bombay Castle, dated 5 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Jan 1788
Extent:

1 folio

63. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55
Title:
Letter from Andrew Ramsay, Robert Sparks, David Carnegie, at Bombay Castle (Public Department), to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses briefly the procurement of plants for the botanical garden at Bengal, the recent conduct of Sheikh Nasir [Nāsir], and the need for more money to pay for the running of the Bushire factory.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 May 1788
Extent:

1 folio

64. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55-55v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55-55v
Title:
Letter from Andrew Ramsay, Robert Sparks, David Carnegie, at Bombay Castle (Commercial Department), to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the strategy of transferring woollens from Bushire to Basra according to the demands of the market and the need to send Carmenia [Kirmān] wool to India. Included is a copy of a letter from Bombay to Jaffier Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand], dated 3 May 1788. It gives an account of S...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 May 1788
Extent:

1 folio

65. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains the request that a letter from the Bombay Presidency to Jaafer Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand] not be forwarded at all, giving several reasons. It is suggested that a written agreement be entered into with Sheikh Nasir [Sheikh Nāsir] of Bushire. Also briefly mentions the purchase of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jun 1788
Extent:

1 folio

66. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that the Drake will call at Bushire on its way to Bombay to take on board a recent purchase of Carmenia [Kirmān] wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Aug 1788
Extent:

1 folio

67. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57-57v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57-57v
Title:
Letter from William Page, secretary at Bombay Castle, to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notice of the arrival of ships and encloses several items: Enclosure 1: extract of Company commands to Bombay, dated 21 November 1787. Number of bales of cloth being sent to Bushire this year and why. Enclosure 2: a list of articles derived from plants that are wanted for cult...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1788
Extent:

1 folio

68. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a shipment of woollens for Akau Thakil [?], a Persian merchant, and informs that a payment of cash can be made to Bushire in March.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1788
Extent:

1 folio

69. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58-58v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58-58v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for the Basra accounts and a shipment of treasure and copper. The letter discusses the situation with meer mahana [Mīr Muhanna], who is preventing trade between Schyrass and Bushire, and the possibility that Sadoo Caun [Sadiq Khan Zand] may send a force against him.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Oct 1763
Extent:

1 folio

70. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to William Andrew Price, East India Company Agent at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter relays reports that meer mahana [Mīr Muhanna] has taken possession of a fort called Tulsea [?], twelve miles from Bushire. A request is made for a cruizer to be sent to Bushire for protection.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Oct 1763
Extent:

1 folio

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