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651. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 50-50v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 50-50v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident, and Charles Watkins, Factor, at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter encloses the following: a copy of a letter from William Bruere, Public Department at the Council Chamber in Bengal, to Samuel Manesty, dated 14 Februuary 1787; an extract of a letter from Charles Cornwallis, the Governor General of the Presidency of Fort William, to the Presidency of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Oct 1787
Extent:

1 folio

652. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51 2
Title:
Letter from Rawson Hart Boddam, Andrew Ramsay, and Robert Sparks, at Bombay Castle, to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notification that due to slow trade at Bushire they will not be sending more goods from India until requested and briefly mentions the appointment of Mr Harford Jones to assist in Basra. Enclosed is an extract from Company commands, dated 23 March 1787, that discusses the trade...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Nov 1787
Extent:

1 folio

653. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains the request that a letter from the Bombay Presidency to Jaafer Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand] not be forwarded at all, giving several reasons. It is suggested that a written agreement be entered into with Sheikh Nasir [Sheikh Nāsir] of Bushire. Also briefly mentions the purchase of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jun 1788
Extent:

1 folio

654. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that the Drake will call at Bushire on its way to Bombay to take on board a recent purchase of Carmenia [Kirmān] wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Aug 1788
Extent:

1 folio

655. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 59v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 59v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Robert Garden and Dymoke Lyster, East India Company factors at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the good price that tin sells for at Bushire and the need for scarlet perpets to help sell other types of cloth.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Mar 1764
Extent:

1 folio

656. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 61-61v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 61-61v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter gives the news of the Drake's detainment at Bushire due to the monsoon. There is a request for stationery.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1764
Extent:

1 folio

657. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 63-63v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 63-63v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussorah [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Meer Mahana's [Mīr Muhanna] men have been plundering the countryside around Bushire. They have taken a mule and a donkey belonging to the Company and a few cattle from the villagers. Also discussed is the woollen trade and the illness of Mr Natter, the secretary at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Oct 1764
Extent:

1 folio

658. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 65 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 65 1
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 is dated 15 January 1764, but it is almost certain that this is a mistake and should be 1765. The letter gives the news that a merchant caravan is coming down from Schyrash [Shiraz] and that a large force led by Karim Khan's general, Omar Gunee Caun [?], is on its way to Bunderick [...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jan 1765
Extent:

1 folio

659. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 65 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 65 2
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 is dated 26 January 1764, but it is almost certain that this is a mistake and should be 1765. The letter reports the arrival of a caravan at Bushire and the demand for more variety of woollens.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jan 1765
Extent:

1 folio

660. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 70-70v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 70-70v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the state of trade in tin and woollens, specifically the custom of Aga Mahomed Ally, a Schirass [Shiraz] merchant. It also reports that Carem Khaun [Karim Khan] desires woollens for his army. His brother, Sadoo Caun [Sadiq Khan], also sends a list of goods he wants from Engl...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Mar 1765
Extent:

1 folio