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231. 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

232. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 118-119

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 118-119
Title:
Letter No. 57 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter outlines details of wool sales to Shaikh Nassir, Aga Hossein and Hadjee Ismael and other financial matters. The letter also provides an update on the political situation in Persia including news that Ally Morad Khan [Ali Murad Khan] has arrived at Tehran and not headed to Azarbijan [Az...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Oct 1784
Extent:
1 folio

233. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 119-120

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 119-120
Title:
Letter No. 59 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports the arrival of Viper Cutter Captain Lieutenant Thomas Hardie, Lieutenant Charles Luther and Lieutenant John Wales and acknowledges receipt of letter and commands from Bombay (including an act of parliament). The letter also discusses financial matters and sales of wool. An update o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1784
Extent:
2 folios

234. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 120-121

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 120-121
Title:
Letter No. 60 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports the arrival of Morning Star Captain Jervis and Scorpion Captain Charles Pickett. The letter also describes in detail the latest preparations in Persia's war against Bahreen [Bahrain] and Zebarra [Zubarah]. Administrative and financial matters are also briefly discussed.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Feb 1785
Extent:
1 folio

235. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 122-123

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 122-123
Title:
Letter No. 64 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor for the Political and Secret Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter acknowledges the creation of a split between the Public and Politcial and Secret Departments at the Bombay council. It also records the appointment of James Beek as Secretary of the Public Department and James Hatley as Secretary of the Political and Secret Department. The letter repor...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Mar 1785
Extent:
1 folio

236. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 124-125

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 124-125
Title:
Letter No. 69 to Samuel Manesty in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire.
Scope & Content:
The letter notes the appointment of Lord Macartney to the position of Governor General and discusses other administrative matters. An additional note (on 13 June 1785) records the arrival of the Begler with dispatches from Bussora [Basra].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jun 1785-13 Jun 1785
Extent:
1 folio

237. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 126-127

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 126-127
Title:
Letter No. 74 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Public Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter records the arrival of the Begler Captain Peter Scott, the Dudley Snow Captain Christian Geddes, the Eliza Snow Captain John Ritchie and the Solomon Shah, belonging to Sallah Chellaby. The letter discusses the settlement's accounts - which reports a loss - and mentions other financial matt...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Sep 1785
Extent:
1 folio

238. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 128-129

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 128-129
Title:
Letter No. 76 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter provides details of the movements and activities of three French ships in the area (the Venus, Provoyance and Lamphitrite).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Sep 1785
Extent:
1 folio

239. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 129-130

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 129-130
Title:
Letter No. 79 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Public Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses expenses owed to Galley on account of his receiving and entertaining gentlemen coming to/from India on behalf of the company (details in item IOR/R/15/1/3, p 131 1). The letter also records the arrival of the Morning Star (commanded by Captain Pickett) and the Viper Cutter (c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Oct 1785
Extent:
2 folios

240. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 133-134

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 133-134
Title:
Letter No. 86 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor for the Political and Secret Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter notes the arrival of the Scorpion Snow (under command of Captain John Thistleton) and the movements of the French frigate, the Venus. It is noted that the letter was sent with copies of several recent correspondences (including with the Shaikh of Congoon [Kangān]). The letter includes ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1785
Extent:
2 folios