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301. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 23v-25

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 23v-25
Title:
Letter from Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson, aboard the Revenge at sea, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter gives an account of recent exchanges between the Company's fleet off Kharg Island and the Meer's [Mīr Muhanna] men, specifically a surprise attack by the latter on a unit of sepoys that were collecting water from the Corgo [Khargu], Kharg's smaller island neighbour. The authors stress...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 May 1768
Extent:

3 folios

302. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 25v-26

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 25v-26
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, in Shiraz, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a packet for the Agency at Basra. There is a postscript confirming receipt of the 'arzee' (petition) for Karim Khan's assistance from the commanders of the expedition against Kharg Island. The author informs that it cannot be delivered immediately due to it being Moharum ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 May 1768
Extent:

2 folios

303. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 26v-28

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 26v-28
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, in Shyrass, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the author's ongoing negotiations with Karim Khan. Specifically, military assistance for the attack on Kharg Island, the fulfillment of other conditions of their agreement, and the rent for the factory at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Jun 1768
Extent:

3 folios

304. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 28v-29

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 28v-29
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a packet for George Skipp at Shiraz and gives orders to provide convoy for all ships travelling north to Bussora [Basra] and south to Cape Verdistan (headland 80 miles SSW of Bushire) due to the threat of attack from Meer Mahanna's [Mīr Muhanna] gallivats. The cost of a t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 May 1768
Extent:

2 folios

305. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 30v-31

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 30v-31
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a packet for George Skipp in Schyrass [Shiraz] and outlines the plan to withdraw him from that place and the fleet from Carrack [Kharg] Island should the Caun [Karim Khan] not send troops to assist the English expedition within fifteen days, or pay the Company to keep the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jun 1768
Extent:

2 folios

306. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 31v-32v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 31v-32v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistants, John Beaumont and William Lewis, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for another for George Skipp in Shiraz (not present) and Carim Caun [Karim Khan] (a copy is present). The letter explains that George Skipp is being ordered to depart Shiraz immediately. Enclosed letter (undated): from Henry Moore to Karim Khan. The letter discusses the ongo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jul 1768
Extent:

2 folios

307. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 33-35

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 33-35
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter gives directions for what to do with the ships of the expedition against Carrack [Kharg] Island if the Caun [Karim Khan] fails to send his troops to assist by the 31 August 1768. There are also instructions to reduce the stock at Bushire. Enclosed is a letter to the commanders of the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1768
Extent:

3 folios

308. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 36v-37

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 36v-37
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the high cost of provisions and water for the Kharg expedition and what to do depending on whether an attack against the island takes place or not, including details about the staffing of the factories at Bushire and Bussora [Basra].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1768
Extent:

2 folios

309. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 38v-40

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 38v-40
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter covers a number of subjects: orders for the deployment of ships and men following the expedition against Kharg; whether John Botham should still receive payment for housing and as reader of Divine Service even though he was absent on duty with the expedition; the punishment of an Arab...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Sep 1768
Extent:

3 folios

310. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 40v-41v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 40v-41v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains detailed instructions for the deployment of ships after the expedition against Carrack [Kharg] Island, including an order to provide protection for the Berkshire, which comes from Muscat. Various payments for rent and expenses are discussed and there is a further reminder tha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Oct 1768
Extent:

2 folios

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