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3191. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 62-63
Title:
Letter No. 75 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports arrival of Lieutenant Charles Pickett and confirms news that [Berfseen?] has been captured by the East India Company's forces. Also discusses sales of wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1781
Extent:
2 folios

3192. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 63-64
Title:
Letter to No. 77 William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that discusses letters sent/received and administrative issues.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Mar 1781
Extent:
1 folio

3193. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67
Title:
Letter No. 81 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports several comings and goings from Bushire and discusses other administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 May 1781
Extent:
2 folios

3194. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 73-74

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 73-74
Title:
Letter No. 95 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news of French activities in the region and on the seizure of an English vessel. Via a letter from an Armenian merchant in Muscat it is reported that the government of Muscat has seized a French privateer. The latest developments from Persia are also reported - Schiras [Shiraz] is said to...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jul 1781
Extent:
1 folio

3195. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 74-77

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 74-77
Title:
Letter No. 96 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter discusses in detail the movements of two French ships, their capture of an English vessel and the subsequent reaction to these events. Developments from Persia are also reported in detail. The letter also discusses administrative issues and recent comings and goings from Bushire. Shipped b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Aug 1781
Extent:
3 folios

3196. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 77-78

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 77-78
Title:
Letter No. 98 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Provides short update on location and activities of two French ships in the Gulf.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Sep 1781
Extent:
1 folio

3197. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 78-81

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 78-81
Title:
Letter No. 100 to William Hornby, President and Governor Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports arrival of the Mercury Packet with Mr Sullivan, Major Johnson and Mr Mcauly on board. Describes in detail attempts to apprehend a suspected French messenger (en route to India) and reports latest news of French activities in the area. An additional note records the receipt of a packet fro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Oct 1781
Extent:
2 folios

3198. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 81-82

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 81-82
Title:
Letter No. 101 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news (via Mr Roger Orford) that French privateers have headed south from Bushire. Describes further details of the suspected French messenger and his interception. The letter also discusses other developments and administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Oct 1781
Extent:
1 folio

3199. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 92-93

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 92-93
Title:
Letter No. 12 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter states that annual financial books are enclosed (but they are not contained in the file). The accounts - that report a loss - are discussed in detail in the letter. The letter also reports that there has been no change in the situation in Persia and confirms reports that two Dutch ships...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jul 1782
Extent:
1 folio

3200. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 96-97

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 96-97
Title:
Letter No. 19 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter notes that Bussora's [Basra's] express boat sprung a leak and needed to be taken shore (to Bushire) for repair and thus Messrs Robinson and Crawford will travel to Bussora via dow rather than on Bussora's boat. The letter also details other administrative matters related to letters se...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Feb 1783
Extent:
1 folio

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