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351. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 94v-95

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 94v-95
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter asserts their intention to find out the contents of a letter sent by the Khaun [Karim Khan] to the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b]. It also discusses a purchase of wool at Yezd and the rising costs at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1766
Extent:

2 folios

352. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 95-96v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 95-96v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the Khaun's [Karim Khan] support of the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b] and the favour their Sheikh Soliman's son has gained in Schirass [Shiraz]. Ways that the Company might recover influence with the Khan are suggested.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Dec 1766
Extent:

2 folios

353. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 112-113

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 112-113
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that a boat was seized at Charrak [Bandar e Charak] and its men and contents taken, and that Zackey Caun [Zaki Khan] has attacked and pillaged Congoon [Bandar e Kangan]. Also discussed is George Skipp's trip to Schyrass [Shiraz] and the Carmenia wool trade.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 May 1767
Extent:

2 folios

354. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 121v-122v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 121v-122v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses in detail the purchasing of raw silk in Persia.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jun 1767
Extent:

2 folios

355. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 122v-123

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 122v-123
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to George Skipp, in Shiraz
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that a messenger travelling to Shiraz was attacked and taken prisoner by the Tankseer [Tangesir] people. Another messenger is sent via a different road. It is requested that this issue be raised with the Caun [Karim Khan].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jun 1767
Extent:

2 folios

356. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 126v-127

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 126v-127
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter warns of the possibility that Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] will intercept and read Company letters. Also discusses the suggestion that Shaik Sadoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] visit the Caun [Karim Khan] and the high cost of living in Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jul 1767
Extent:

2 folios

357. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 128v-129

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 128v-129
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter clarifies the author's belief that the Caun [Karim Khan] is concerned about Mīr Muhanna taking advantage of any likely confusion following his death.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1767
Extent:

2 folios

358. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 129v-130

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 129v-130
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that the effects of a Monsieur Bremont have been recovered and will be returned to Monsieur Pirault. Also mentioned is that Captain Sherman is very ill and has been advised to travel to Bombay for a change in climate.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Aug 1767
Extent:

2 folios

359. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 130v-131v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 130v-131v
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Sheikh Sa‘dūn has discovered, via Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna], the secret English plan to seize his fleet. It is believed that this discovery has led to an alliance between the Sheikh and the Mīr.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Aug 1767
Extent:

2 folios

360. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 135v-136

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 135v-136
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, his assistant, James Morley, and George Skipp, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter travels with George Skipp to Basra. It informs that the Agent's letter to the Caun [Karim Khan] is being translated. A request for cash is made.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Oct 1767
Extent:

2 folios