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551. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 33

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 33
Title:
Letter No. 39 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A short letter of thanks for steps taken by Bussora [Basra] to assist Beaumont. The letter also notes that messages (from Bussora) for Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and to any commander of an English vessel in the Gulph [Gulf] were enclosed (they are not contained in the file). Shipped by Ju...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jul 1779
Extent:
1 folio

552. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 70 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 70 1
Title:
Letter No. 85 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A short letter that notes a vessel has been spotted south of Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Jun 1781
Extent:
1 folio

553. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 70 3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 70 3
Title:
Letter No. 87 to Mr Augustus Joseph Applegath, in Command of the Mercury Packet, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter directs Applegath to sail to Bussora [Basra] with a packet for William Digges Latouche and directs him to take orders from officials there once he arrives.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jun 1781
Extent:
1 folio

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

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 73 3
Title:
Letter No. 94 to Mr Augustus Joseph Applegath, in Command of the Mercury Packet, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter warns Applegath of French activity in the area. Specifically, two French cruisers said to be anchored off the town of Hallela.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jul 1781
Extent:
1 folio

555. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 82

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 82
Title:
Letter No. 102 to the Commanders of any of the Honourable Company's Cruizers at Muscat, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter to commanders alerting them of the presence of a suspected French messenger. The letter provides a physical description of the man and predicts his movements and intentions.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Nov 1781
Extent:
1 folio

556. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 101 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 101 1
Title:
Letter No. 24 to Mr Augustus Joseph Applegath, in Command of the Mercury Packet, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that commands Applegath 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:
30 Mar 1783
Extent:
1 folio

557. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 124 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 124 1
Title:
Letter No. 67 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Public Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter records the arrival of the Morning Star. A summary of developments in Persia is given but it is noted that little new intelligence can be provided since no letters have been recieved from Isfahan. The letter gives the current balance of cash at Bushire and states that accounts for the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Apr 1785
Extent:
1 folio

558. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 125 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 125 1
Title:
Letter No. 70 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter states that it accompanied a packet forwarded from a Broker at Muscat and records other administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jun 1785
Extent:
1 folio

559. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 125 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 125 2
Title:
Letter No. 71 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A covering letter sent with duplicates of items IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 124-125 and IOR/R/15/1/3, p 125 1. Shipped by the Dudley Captain Christian Geddes.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Jun 1785
Extent:
1 folio

560. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 130

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 130
Title:
Letter No. 80 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor for the Political and Secret Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter provides an update on the situation in Persia and records the arrival and movements of three French ships in the area (the Venus, Provoyance and Lamphitrite).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Oct 1785
Extent:
1 folio