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341. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 83v-84

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 83v-84
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 discusses the rise in the price of tin because of the Dutch loss at Carrack [Kharg Island] and the expected arrival of Sadoo Khaun [Sadiq Khan] from Schirass.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Feb 1766
Extent:

2 folios

342. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 87v-88

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 87v-88
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Carem Khaun [Karim Khan] wants to purchase more woollens for his army but wants the price lowered, which the author refuses to do. Also given is the news that a Dutch ship has arrived to take their countrymen, and a pilot boat has been taken by Meer Mahanna's [Mīr Muhanna...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jun 1766
Extent:

2 folios

343. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 88v-89v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 88v-89v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistants, William Bowyear and John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses four missing bales of broadcloth, blaming the naucuda (Arab captain) of one of the vessels that transported the Company's stocks from Gombroon [Bandar Abbas] to Bushire when withdrawing in 1763. It is suggested that compensation from the Sheikh of Lingo [Lingeh], where the c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jul 1766
Extent:

2 folios

344. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 89v-90

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 89v-90
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the handing over of the Residency by Benjamin Jervis and his departure for Bombay. Also discusses the reasons for Carem Khaun's [Karim Khan] refusal to reply to the Agent's letter, and the prevailing fear at Bushire of an attack by Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1766
Extent:

2 folios

345. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 90v-91

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 90v-91
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter gives an update on the situation in Persia, specifically Sadoo Khaun's [Sadiq Khan] recovery of the province of Lar and his orders to clear the coast of petty sheikhs. A surplus of woollens and the need for a cruizer at Bushire for protection are also mentioned.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1766
Extent:

2 folios

346. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 91-92

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 91-92
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the prudence of staying out of local and regional politics as much as possible, illustrating the point with news that Shaik Nassir [Sheikh Nāsir] is unhappy with Benjamin Jervis' attempts to have him removed from power in Bushire. The trade in woollens is also discussed, spe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Aug 1766
Extent:

2 folios

347. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 92v-93

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 92v-93
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter mentions some water damage to woollens arrived from Europe and requests permission to buy a new express boat.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Oct 1766
Extent:

2 folios

348. 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

349. 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

350. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 96v-98

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 96v-98
Title:
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Thomas Hodges, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is an update on the situation at Bushire and covers several subjects: the trade in Carmenia wool and how it has been affected by revolt in the Kirmān region; Benjamin Jervis' attempts to obtain grants to settle on the island of Busheab [Lavan]; the proposed exchange of woollens for ra...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Dec 1766
Extent:

3 folios

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