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221. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 140-141

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 140-141
Title:
Letters No. 99-100 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor for the Public Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Bombay Grab. Woollen sales are discussed and it is noted that Shaikh Nasser has been ill since December. The letter also discusses orders received and other administrative matters including the debt owed (by the company) to the resident. The passing of the G...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Feb 1786
Extent:
1 folio

222. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 142 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 142 1
Title:
Letter No. 102 to John Griffith, Resident and Samuel Manesty, Factor at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that there is no further news from the Meer Ally Khan, the Calantar [Kalantar or Mayor] of Genowa (Bandar-e Ganaveh) regarding the Bussora [Basra] boat wrecked near Genowa and the property that was subsequently seized. The movements of the Bombay Grab and the arrival of the Mor...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Mar 1786
Extent:
1 folio

223. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 168 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 168 2
Title:
Letter No. 152 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, Military Department, from Charles Watkins at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports that a number of sepoys belonging to the Bushire factory guard will return to the Bombay Presidency and have been replaced by the same number from the detachment of the Panther.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Sep 1787
Extent:
1 folio

224. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 169 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 169 2
Title:
Letter No. 154 to Lieutenant Thomas Buncombe, in Command of the Panther Snow, from Charles Watkins at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter notes that Edward Galley will not take on board any more servants than deemed necessary and that a pilot will provided.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Sep 1787
Extent:
1 folio

225. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 2-3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 2-3
Title:
Letter No. 5 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont and George Green at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter states that a letter was received from Bussora [Basra] on 1 August requesting Bombay Merchants in Bushire to wait there for the arrival of Captain Francis M. Henry who had had arrived in Bussora with confidential documents from the Court of Directors. It is explained that since the Bom...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Aug 1778
Extent:
2 folios

226. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 4-5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 4-5
Title:
Letter No. 10 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Councils at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Eagle Snow (under command of Captain Adam Sheriff of Bombay) and requests 5,000 rupees. Shipped by the Eagle.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Oct 1778
Extent:
2 folios

227. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 13-14

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 13-14
Title:
Letter No. 19 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A short letter that reports a deposit of 15,000 piastres has been received (from Coja Evra) and asks what to do with the money. The letter states that a source in Muscat has reported that Pondicherry had been taken from the French and that the company has strong forces in Bengal and Madras. Othe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jan 1779
Extent:
1 folio

228. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 29-31

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 29-31
Title:
Letter No. 37 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the capture of Bushire by Reis Bagur of Tankseer [Ra'is Baqer Khan of Tangesir] and his forces. It is reported that the town fell with minimal opposition as the walls were left unguarded. Events of the attack itself and the subsequent fall-out are described in detail. Shipped b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Jul 1779
Extent:
2 folios

229. 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

230. 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