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331. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 1v-2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 1v-2
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the state of trade at Bushire, expressing the hope that the blockade imposed by Carim Caun [Karim Khan] may soon be lifted. The letter contains a rebuke for Stephen Hermit's visit to Carrack [Kharg] Island, where he made contact with the Meer [Mīr Muhanna], a contravention of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1767
Extent:

2 folios

332. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 5v-6

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 5v-6
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the arguments against the idea of exacting duties on country merchants - British merchants not affiliated with the East India Company - and explains the purpose of a newly-introduced pass system. Briefly mentioned is the situation between Carim Caun [Karim Khan] and Shaik Sa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1768
Extent:

2 folios

333. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 7v-8

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 7v-8
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the following: the need to continue fast and efficient communication with George Skipp in Schyrass [Shiraz]; Shaik Nassir's [Shaykh Nāsir] demand for double rent at Bushire; whether to keep stocks of English woollens at Bushire or send them to Basra; the necessity and expens...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

334. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 9v-10

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 9v-10
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the deployment of ships in the Gulf to protect against the perceived threat of attack by Mīr Muhanna, including an expedition force to Bushire. The appointment of John Botham as writer for the expedition and the need for a 'publick table' (the provision of meals for the men ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

335. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 10v-12

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 10v-12
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and John Beaumont and William Price, his assistants, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter gives details of ship movements and packet exchange. Enclosed are two letters for the commanders of the expedition to Bushire. Enclosed letter 1: to Captain Charles Elphinstone, Commander in Chief of the Honourable East India Company's Marine Force in the Gulph of Persia. Gives instr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Apr 1768
Extent:

3 folios

336. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 16v-17

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 16v-17
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses confusion in the orders given to Lieutenant McKenly, commander of the Fancy, andcontains an assurance that cash will be sent from Basra as soon as possible.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 May 1768
Extent:

2 folios

337. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 18v-19v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 18v-19v
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, in Schiras [Shiraz], to James Morley and George Green, Resident and Assistant at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that the Vackeel [Karim Khan] has given orders for the Sheikhs of Bushire to assist the British with the attack on Carrack [Kharg Island] and requested that news of the expedition be sent to him in Shiraz.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 May 1768
Extent:

2 folios

338. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 26v-28

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 26v-28
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, in Shyrass, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the author's ongoing negotiations with Karim Khan. Specifically, military assistance for the attack on Kharg Island, the fulfillment of other conditions of their agreement, and the rent for the factory at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Jun 1768
Extent:

3 folios

339. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 33-35

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 33-35
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter gives directions for what to do with the ships of the expedition against Carrack [Kharg] Island if the Caun [Karim Khan] fails to send his troops to assist by the 31 August 1768. There are also instructions to reduce the stock at Bushire. Enclosed is a letter to the commanders of the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1768
Extent:

3 folios

340. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 36v-37

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 36v-37
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the high cost of provisions and water for the Kharg expedition and what to do depending on whether an attack against the island takes place or not, including details about the staffing of the factories at Bushire and Bussora [Basra].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1768
Extent:

2 folios