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381. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 142v-143

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 142v-143
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that people are now able to travel between Bushire and Schyrass [Shiraz], but trade is still forbidden by the Caun [Karim Khan]. The strategy of selling perpets only with an equal amount of broadcloth is proposed in order to clear stocks of the latter.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1768
Extent:

2 folios

382. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 143v-144

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 143v-144
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the residency's compliance with a proposed new pass system for boats sailing under the Company's protection in the Gulf. It is reported that Shaik Saddoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] has returned from Schirash without successfully lifting the embargo on Bushire, claiming that the Caun [K...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1768
Extent:

2 folios

383. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 144-144v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 144-144v
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Mr Martin Rich, master of the Dolphin schooner
Scope & Content:
The letter is an order to proceed to Bussora [Basra].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jan 1768
Extent:

1 folio

384. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 145v-146

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 145v-146
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to George Skipp, at Shiraz
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the rent situation in Bushire and the long-standing disagreement with Shaik Nassir [Sheikh Nāsir] who demands more from the Company. Skipp is urged to try and settle the issue with the Sheikh during his talks in Shiraz.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

385. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 146v-147

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 146v-147
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that an English fleet (comprising of the Eagle, the Success,and the Fancy) have arrived at Muscat and that Sheik Nassir [Sheikh Nāsir] has renewed his demand for double rent for the English factory at Bushire. Details of a shipment of woollens for Bushire are also given.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

386. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 147v-148

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 147v-148
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of a fleet of English ships (comprising of the Revenge, the Essex, the Success, the Eagle, and the Fancy) from India. There is also a request for funds to accommodate the newly arrived military and marine personnel.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

387. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 149v-150v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 149v-150v
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Thomas Hodges, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is an update of affairs in the region and contains several items of news and subjects: the arrival in the Gulf of the English fleet that will assist Karim Khan; Skipp's safe arrival at Schyrass [Shiraz]; a missing stationery box; the continued prohibition of trade around Bushire and t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

388. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 150v-151

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 150v-151
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that Sheik Ise [Sheikh ‘Isa] has returned from Shiraz with orders from the Caun [Karim Khan] for the Bushire sheikhs to assist in an attack on Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] at Genowa [Bandar-e-Ganaveh].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

389. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 151v-152

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 151v-152
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the need to provide a convoy for the Adriana due to its valuable cargo and how the loss of it would reflect badly on the nation and might affect negotiations at Schirash [Shiraz] with Karim Khan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

390. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 152v-153

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 152v-153
Title:
Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to George Skipp, in Schyrass [Shiraz]
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that is hasn't been possible to forward Skipp's letters onto Bussora [Basra] because of the reluctance of the people of Bushire to go to sea due to the threat posed by Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]. The overland route is suggested.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios

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