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191. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 20

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 20
Title:
Letter No. 26 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter congratulates Bussora [Basra] on having 'got rid of the Persians in a peaceful manner'. Financial and administrative issues related to Coja Evra are also discussed. An additional note discusses the whereabouts of Soliman Aga (the Ottoman Governor - or mutasallim - of Basra). The letter...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Apr 1779
Extent:
1 folio

192. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 34

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 34
Title:
Letter No. 41 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of Shaikh Nassir (with Shaikh Sagur of Al Haram & Shaikh Nasoor of Bareen and numerous vessels) to Bushire and states that he had obtained 1,000 men from the Cahn of Kerdistan [Kurdistan].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Aug 1779
Extent:
1 folio

193. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 44

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 44
Title:
Letter No. 48 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that discusses finanical issues and reports the news that Zolfikar Cahn has been killed and his head sent to Schyras [Shiraz]. The letter also states that Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] appears to be firmly established in government. Shipped by Hamdan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Nov 1779
Extent:
1 folio

194. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 47 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 47 1
Title:
Letter No. 51 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short note that acknowledges letter received from Bombay. Shipped by Bunderick [Bandar-e Rig] Dow.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Feb 1780
Extent:
1 folio

195. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 47 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 47 2
Title:
Letter No. 52 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short note confirming onwards shipment to Bombay of packet from Bussora (Basra). Shipped by Shaikh [Isa's?] Dow.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Feb 1780
Extent:
1 folio

196. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 48 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 48 1
Title:
Letter No. 53 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter reporting the arrivals of the Yarmouth (commanded by Captain William Wilson) and the Bombay Merchant Snow (commanded by Captain Charles Virtue) with cargo from Calcutta and the Eagle Snow (commanded by Captain Adam Sheriff) from Bombay (with William Petrie of Madras onboard). Shipped...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Apr 1780
Extent:
1 folio

197. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 56

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 56
Title:
Letter No. 66 to Captain George Forbes, Commander of the Mercury, from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter directs Forbes to head for Bussora [Basra] and deliver a packet to the Resident there and then take orders from him.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Nov 1780
Extent:
1 folio

198. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 59 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 59 1
Title:
Letter No. 70 to Captain George Forbes, Commander of the Ship Mercury, from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter directs Forbes (with Beaumont onboard) to head for Bombay then take orders from the Council there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1780
Extent:
1 folio

199. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 63

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 63
Title:
Letter No. 76 to Lieutenant Charles Pickett, in Command of the Morning Star, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that commands Pickett to sail to Bussora [Basra] with a packet.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1781
Extent:
1 folio

200. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 71 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 71 2
Title:
Letter No. 89 to Mr Augustus Joseph Applegath, in Command of the Mercury Packet, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter that informs Applegath of recent hostilities between French forces and forces of the Imam of Muscat.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jul 1781
Extent:
1 folio