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341. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 41v-42v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 41v-42v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains instructions for what to do with the ships (the Eagle, Fancy, Dolphin, Nancy, Revenge, and Tyger)and men of the expedition against Kharg Island now that it has come to an end. Further orders to protect all friendly shipping along the Gulf reflects the perceived threat from 't...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Oct 1768
Extent:

2 folios

342. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 46v-47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 46v-47
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives details of a proposed exchange of woollens between the two factories.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Mar 1787
Extent:

2 folios

343. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 47v-48

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 47v-48
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains the news that some of the Turkish officers that were ousted by the Muntafiq tribe's seizure of Basra are being shipped to either Bushire or Muscat. Directions are given to treat them well.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Jun 1787
Extent:

2 folios

344. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 52-53

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 52-53
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at the East India Company Residency in Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the conduct of Sheikh Nasir [Nāsir], specifically his demand that the English pay customs duties at Bushire. The bulk of the letter consists of extracts from a letter from Manesty to the Political Department of the Bombay Presidency, undated. They discuss the need to negoti...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Mar 1788
Extent:

2 folios

345. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 53-54v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 53-54v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at the East India Company Residency in Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to the relationship between the East India Company and Sheikh Nāsir of Bushire. The letter discusses the Sheikh's recent conduct and contains translations of a letter exchange between him and Samuel Manesty. The first translation is from Sheikh Nāsir to Samuel Manesty and is ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Apr 1788
Extent:

2 folios

346. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 69-70

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 69-70
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter relays the news that Carem Caun [Karim Khan] has written and is expected to reach Bunderick [Bandar Rig] by the end of the month. A request is made for the Tartar to assist the Khan in his attack against Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]. Also discussed is the repair and sale of a trankey, a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Mar 1765
Extent:

2 folios

347. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 71-72

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 71-72
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter gives the case for assisting Carem Caun [Karim Khan] against Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] at Bunderick [Bandar Rig] with the Company ship the Tartar. It is believed this vessel is insufficiently equipped to make an attack on Khish [Kish] Island, where the stolen treasure of the Islamaba...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Apr 1765
Extent:

2 folios

348. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 73-74

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 73-74
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter gives an update on the situation of Mīr Muhanna at Bandar Rig, with news that his people are running low on supplies and that Carem Khaun [Karim Khan] is poised to attack.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jul 1765
Extent:

2 folios

349. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 89v-90

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 89v-90
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the handing over of the Residency by Benjamin Jervis and his departure for Bombay. Also discusses the reasons for Carem Khaun's [Karim Khan] refusal to reply to the Agent's letter, and the prevailing fear at Bushire of an attack by Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1766
Extent:

2 folios

350. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 92v-93

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 92v-93
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter mentions some water damage to woollens arrived from Europe and requests permission to buy a new express boat.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Oct 1766
Extent:

2 folios