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561. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 132 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 132 1
Title:
Letter No. 83 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter records the arrival (from Muscat and Congoon [Kangān]) of Indian carpenters from Bussora [Basra]. The seizure of two express boats (and their packets) by the Sheikh of Congoon is reported and it is stated that a letter has been sent to Congoon asking for their safe return. The letter s...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Nov 1785
Extent:
1 folio

562. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 132 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 132 2
Title:
Letter No. 84 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter was sent with three 'country letters' that had been seized by forces of the Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān]. It is stated that the Sheikh had apologised that the letters had been opened, returned them and expressed his great friendship for the English, but that he had not returned the seize...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Nov 1785
Extent:
1 folio

563. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 134

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 134
Title:
Letter No. 87 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Public Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter was sent with a duplicate of the Resident's Extraordinary Expenses (IOR/R/15/1/3, p 131 1) and monthy accounts for May to October. The letter outlines details (including costs) of moving the stable in Bushire to a new site. The arrival (and subsequent departure to Bengal) of the Eliza ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1785
Extent:
1 folio

564. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 135 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 135 2
Title:
Letter No. 89 to Meer Ally Khan, Calantar [Kalantar or Mayor] of Genowa [Bandar-e Ganaveh], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter in which Galley complains to Meer Ally Khan after a ship from Bussora [Basra] was wrecked near Genowa [Bandar-e Ganaveh] and the Indian servants on board were robbed and wounded (and the packets they were carrying read by Shaikh Salem).The letter reminds Meer Aly Khan of his friendship wit...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Dec 1785
Extent:
1 folio

565. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 138 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 138 2
Title:
Letter No. 95 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses woollen and cloth sales and provides a table of figures. An update on correspondence with the Calantar [Kalantar or Mayor] of Genowa [Bandar-e Ganaveh] is also included.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jan 1786
Extent:
1 folio

566. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 139 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 139 1
Title:
Letter No. 96 to Meer Ally Khan, Calantar [Kalantar or Mayor] of Genowa [Bandar-e Ganaveh], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives thanks for steps taken for the recovery of property stolen from servants that were on board a vessel wrecked near Genowa [Bandar-e Ganaveh]. Other details of the situation are discussed and the return of the goods is demanded.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1786
Extent:
1 folio

567. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 140-141

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 140-141
Title:
Letters No. 99-100 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor for the Public Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Bombay Grab. Woollen sales are discussed and it is noted that Shaikh Nasser has been ill since December. The letter also discusses orders received and other administrative matters including the debt owed (by the company) to the resident. The passing of the G...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Feb 1786
Extent:
1 folio

568. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 142 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 142 1
Title:
Letter No. 102 to John Griffith, Resident and Samuel Manesty, Factor at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that there is no further news from the Meer Ally Khan, the Calantar [Kalantar or Mayor] of Genowa (Bandar-e Ganaveh) regarding the Bussora [Basra] boat wrecked near Genowa and the property that was subsequently seized. The movements of the Bombay Grab and the arrival of the Mor...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Mar 1786
Extent:
1 folio

569. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 168 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 168 2
Title:
Letter No. 152 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, Military Department, from Charles Watkins at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports that a number of sepoys belonging to the Bushire factory guard will return to the Bombay Presidency and have been replaced by the same number from the detachment of the Panther.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Sep 1787
Extent:
1 folio

570. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 169 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 169 2
Title:
Letter No. 154 to Lieutenant Thomas Buncombe, in Command of the Panther Snow, from Charles Watkins at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter notes that Edward Galley will not take on board any more servants than deemed necessary and that a pilot will provided.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Sep 1787
Extent:
1 folio