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151. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 17v-18v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 17v-18v
Title:
Letter from Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson, aboard the Revenge at sea, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter expresses hope that the Caun [Karim Khan] will assist in the attack on Carrack [Kharg] as soon as possible. Also informs that the company surgeon, Mr Birch, and the sick and wounded are proceeding to Bushire. Enclosed is a copy of a letter to the Agency at Basra, also from Charles Elp...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 May 1768
Extent:

2 folios

152. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 23v-25

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 23v-25
Title:
Letter from Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson, aboard the Revenge at sea, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter gives an account of recent exchanges between the Company's fleet off Kharg Island and the Meer's [Mīr Muhanna] men, specifically a surprise attack by the latter on a unit of sepoys that were collecting water from the Corgo [Khargu], Kharg's smaller island neighbour. The authors stress...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 May 1768
Extent:

3 folios

153. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 40v-41v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 40v-41v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains detailed instructions for the deployment of ships after the expedition against Carrack [Kharg] Island, including an order to provide protection for the Berkshire, which comes from Muscat. Various payments for rent and expenses are discussed and there is a further reminder tha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Oct 1768
Extent:

2 folios

154. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 44-45v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 44-45v
Title:
Copy of the General Orders of the President and Council of the United Company of Merchants of England trading to the East Indies [East India Company], in Bombay
Scope & Content:
This document comprises of several paragraphs copied from other letters and papers, covering several miscellaneous subjects. The beginning of the original document is not present, thus this one begins mid-sentence. It can be confidently assumed that this was part of the general orders and Compan...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Dec 1786-Jan 1787
Extent:

2 folios

155. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 91-92

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 91-92
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the prudence of staying out of local and regional politics as much as possible, illustrating the point with news that Shaik Nassir [Sheikh Nāsir] is unhappy with Benjamin Jervis' attempts to have him removed from power in Bushire. The trade in woollens is also discussed, spe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Aug 1766
Extent:

2 folios

156. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 113-119

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 113-119
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports an exodus from the town following orders from the Caun [Karim Khan] to leave. There is also a number of detailed accusations made against Benjamin Jervis, the former Resident, many given as reasons for the Khan's present anger with the English. They include: promises made by J...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 May 1767
Extent:

1 folio

157. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 125v-126

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 125v-126
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that reports of George Skipp's departure from Schyrass [Shiraz] were false and expresses the fear that letters are not getting through to him there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1767
Extent:

2 folios

158. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 133v-134v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 133v-134v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the planned withdrawal from Bushire and seizure of the Sheikh's fleet. It is thought that the Sheikh may now have knowledge of the plan and the author warns of their reaction. The release of the coffee boats that have recently been detained at Carrack [Kharg Island] by Meer ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Sep 1767
Extent:

2 folios

159. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 138v-139

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 138v-139
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Shaik Sadoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] is departing for Schirass [Shiraz] and that Sheikh Ise [‘Isa] will not join him. Also contained is a confession that the Bushire linguist did indeed travel to Carrack [Kharg Island] as suspected (and in disobedience of Company orders), but it ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1767
Extent:

2 folios

160. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 143v-144

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 143v-144
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the residency's compliance with a proposed new pass system for boats sailing under the Company's protection in the Gulf. It is reported that Shaik Saddoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] has returned from Schirash without successfully lifting the embargo on Bushire, claiming that the Caun [K...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1768
Extent:

2 folios