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781. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 36

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 36
Title:
Letter No. 40: Rawson Hart Boddam, Nathaniel Stackhouse, John Torlesse, Robert Sparks, Charles Bourchier, Alexander Callander, John Beaumont and David Carnegie, Council at Bombay Castle, to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter encloses duplicate copies of a letter dated 20 November 1784 (see the previous item in this volume). Edward Galley is informed that the Morning Star is destined for Bussora [Basra] with packets for the Honourable Company; he is directed not to detain the vessel a moment after it has ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Dec 1784
Extent:
1 folio

782. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 36v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 36v
Title:
Letter No. 41: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
In this letter Samuel Manesty informs Edward Galley of the movements of the Scorpion, commanded by Captain Charles Pickett. Manesty explains that he was placed in temporary charge of the Residency at Bussora [Basra] in November 1784, and that he has since been appointed to manage the Honourable ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Feb 1785
Extent:
1 folio

783. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 37

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 37
Title:
Letter No. 44: Rawson Hart Boddam, Lawrence Nilson and Robert Sparks, Political and Secret Department, Bombay Castle, to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter informs Edward Galley of the decision to separate the Political and Secret Department from the Public Department. The letter goes on to describe the functions of the Political and Secret Department.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jan 1785
Extent:

1 folio

784. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38 1
Title:
Letter No. 47: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
In this letter Samuel Manesty informs Edward Galley that the Viper Cutter is returning to Bushire, on her way to Bombay, under the command of Lieutenant Hardie.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Mar 1785
Extent:
1 folio

785. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38 2
Title:
Letter No. 48: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
In this letter Samuel Manesty reports on the movements of the Active, commanded by Captain Mackenzie, and the Morning Star, commanded by Captain Lewis.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Apr 1785
Extent:

1 folio

786. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38v 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38v 1
Title:
Letter No. 49: Samuel Manesty, Resident at [Bussora] Basra, to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
This letter concerns the conveyance to Fort St George of public packets received from the Court of Directors, which report the appointment of Lord George Macartney as Governor General.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 May 1785
Extent:
1 folio

787. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38v 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 38v 2
Title:
Letter No. 50: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Samuel Manesty begins this letter by stating that he is forwarding a duplicate of his letter of 29 May 1785 (see the previous item in this volume). He informs Edward Galley that the Begler, commanded by Captain Peter Scott, is departing for Fort St George with dispatches both for that place and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jun 1785
Extent:
1 folio

788. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 41v 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 41v 1
Title:
Letter No. 56: Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
In this letter Samuel Manesty acknowledges the receipt of Edward Galley's letters of 3 August, 4 and 18 September and 1 October 1785. Manesty reports the arrival at Bussora [Basra] of two French ships, the Amphitrite and the Prevayance. He reports on the movements of the Venus Frigate and states...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Oct 1785
Extent:

1 folio

789. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 41v 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 41v 2
Title:
Letter No. 57: Translation of a Letter from Ahmed ben Khartoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān]
Scope & Content:
This translation is not dated, but it is stated as having been received on 13 November 1785. The letter has no stated recipient, but it appears to be addressed to the Resident at Bushire, Edward Galley. In the letter Ahmed ben Khartoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān], discusses his decision to order...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[Nov] 1785
Extent:

1 folio

790. IOR/R/15/1/4, f 42

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 42
Title:
Letter No. 60: Translation of a Letter from Ahmud ben Khautoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān]
Scope & Content:
This letter, received 8 December 1785, does not have a stated recipient, but it would appear to be addressed to the Resident at Bushire, Edward Galley. In the letter Ahmud ben Khautoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān], acknowledges the receipt of the recipient's letter. He refers to the seizure of tw...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Dec 1785
Extent:
1 folio

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