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571. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 2-3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 2-3
Title:
Letter No. 5 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont and George Green at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter states that a letter was received from Bussora [Basra] on 1 August requesting Bombay Merchants in Bushire to wait there for the arrival of Captain Francis M. Henry who had had arrived in Bussora with confidential documents from the Court of Directors. It is explained that since the Bom...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Aug 1778
Extent:
2 folios

572. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 4-5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 4-5
Title:
Letter No. 10 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Councils at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Eagle Snow (under command of Captain Adam Sheriff of Bombay) and requests 5,000 rupees. Shipped by the Eagle.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Oct 1778
Extent:
2 folios

573. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 13-14

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 13-14
Title:
Letter No. 19 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A short letter that reports a deposit of 15,000 piastres has been received (from Coja Evra) and asks what to do with the money. The letter states that a source in Muscat has reported that Pondicherry had been taken from the French and that the company has strong forces in Bengal and Madras. Othe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jan 1779
Extent:
1 folio

574. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 29-31

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 29-31
Title:
Letter No. 37 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the capture of Bushire by Reis Bagur of Tankseer [Ra'is Baqer Khan of Tangesir] and his forces. It is reported that the town fell with minimal opposition as the walls were left unguarded. Events of the attack itself and the subsequent fall-out are described in detail. Shipped b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Jul 1779
Extent:
2 folios

575. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 31-32

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 31-32
Title:
Letter No. 38 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports that Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and his men departed Bushire and restored power to Sheikh Sadoon after Abdul Fatee Cahn [Abdol-Fath Khan, Karim Khan's eldest son] had commanded him to do so. Events following this are described in detail. The letter also reports developments...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1779
Extent:
1 folio

576. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 42-43

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 42-43
Title:
Letter No. 46 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the defeat of Zolfikar Cahn in battle (see item IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 42-43). The arrival of Fort William Captain Charles Baker from Calcutta is reported. The arrival of Captain William Gowland, formerly a commander of one of the company's ships on his way to Europe (via Bussora [B...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Oct 1779
Extent:
2 folios

577. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 56-57

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 56-57
Title:
Letter No. 67 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports Edward Galley's arrival to replace John Beaumont as Resident (who will return to India). Political developments in Persia are also reported and details of recent wool sales are reported in detail. Shipped by the Yarmouth.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Nov 1780
Extent:
2 folios

578. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 118-119

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 118-119
Title:
Letter No. 57 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter outlines details of wool sales to Shaikh Nassir, Aga Hossein and Hadjee Ismael and other financial matters. The letter also provides an update on the political situation in Persia including news that Ally Morad Khan [Ali Murad Khan] has arrived at Tehran and not headed to Azarbijan [Az...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Oct 1784
Extent:
1 folio

579. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 119-120

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 119-120
Title:
Letter No. 59 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports the arrival of Viper Cutter Captain Lieutenant Thomas Hardie, Lieutenant Charles Luther and Lieutenant John Wales and acknowledges receipt of letter and commands from Bombay (including an act of parliament). The letter also discusses financial matters and sales of wool. An update o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1784
Extent:
2 folios

580. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 120-121

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 120-121
Title:
Letter No. 60 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports the arrival of Morning Star Captain Jervis and Scorpion Captain Charles Pickett. The letter also describes in detail the latest preparations in Persia's war against Bahreen [Bahrain] and Zebarra [Zubarah]. Administrative and financial matters are also briefly discussed.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Feb 1785
Extent:
1 folio