Search

038-000227429 Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme

311. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 73 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 73 1
Title:
Letter No. 92 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news via Shaikh Rashed that the capture of the Betsy Snow (as reported in item IOR/R/15/1/3, p 72 2) appears to be without foundation.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jul 1781
Extent:
1 folio

312. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 85 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 85 2
Title:
Letter No. 3 to Captain Bryce Hardie, Commander of the Revenge, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that commands Hardie to sail to Bombay to deliver a packet to the Council there and then take orders from it.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Feb 1782
Extent:
1 folio

313. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 88

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 88
Title:
Letter No. 6 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news that Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] has captured the citadel of Schiras [Shiraz] and describes in detail the events that followed this, including Sadoo Cahn's [Sadiq Khan] blinding and subsequent suicide.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Mar 1782
Extent:
1 folio

314. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 112 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 112 2
Title:
Letter No. 44 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter states that if Captain Renand of the Danish Snow (mentioned in item IOR/R/15/1/3, p 112 1) applies for convoy to Bussora [Basra] then this request shall be granted. Letter also briefly mentions improved relations with the Ottoman authorties in Bussora.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Apr 1784
Extent:
1 folio

315. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 131 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 131 2
Title:
Letter No. 82 to Ahmud Ben Khautoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter requests the release of two boats belonging to Bushire that had been seized at Congoon [Kangān] by the Sheikh.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Oct 1785
Extent:
1 folio

316. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 133

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 133
Title:
Letter No. 85 to Ahmud Ben Khautoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from the Sheikh and accepts that the seized letters were open by mistake (the Sheikh is encouraged to ensure this does not happen again). The letter explains that although property of Bussora [Basra], the boats are in service of the Company and again as...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Nov 1785
Extent:
1 folio

317. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 156 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 156 1
Title:
Letter No. 130, Translation of a Letter from Major John Morrison to Jaffer Khan
Scope & Content:
This letter, sent by Saffir Beg [Bey?] on 27 December 1786, confirms Major Morrison's safe arrival in Bushire and states that he is awaiting further intelligence from India.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Dec 1786
Extent:
1 folio

318. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 25-27

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 25-27
Title:
Letter No. 35 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Betsey Snow (Captain David Phillips) and Bombay Merchant Snow (Captain Charles Virtue). The letter reports news that the French at Myhie [Mahe] had capitulated to Colonel Braithwaite. Annual books (up to 30 April 1779) are said to be enclosed with the letter ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jun 1779
Extent:
2 folios

319. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 41-42

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 41-42
Title:
Letter No. 45 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports news of a large battle between Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] of Isfahan and Zolfikar Cahn. 4,000 people are said to have been killed and Zolfikar Cahn defeated and on the run (possibly killed). The letter also reports of a serious crisis in relations between Britain and S...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Oct 1779
Extent:
1 folio

320. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 64-65

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 64-65
Title:
Letter No. 79 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports that the affairs of Muscat are still in the 'greatest confusion' and that Shaikh Rashed of Gulfar is said to proceeding with a large body of forces to assist the Imam's sons. Also reports arrival of Royal Admiral Captain [Huddent?] to Bombay - from England - en route to China and discusse...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Apr 1781
Extent:
2 folios