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231. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 33-34

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 33-34
Title:
Letter No. 40 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that military forces are gathering to move against Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and that Shakih Nassir is on his way back to Bushire. The letter also reports that there was communication between Reis Bagur Cahn and the Chaub [the Banu Ka'b tribal confederacy] following hi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jul 1779
Extent:
1 folio

232. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 34-35

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 34-35
Title:
Letter No. 42 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports in detail the negotiations between Shaikh Rashed and Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] concerning the latter's surrender. An additional note on 30 August 1779 reports the surrender of two forts to Shaikh Rashed and another on 1 September states that Sadoo Khan [Sadiq Khan] has...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Aug 1779
Extent:
2 folios

233. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 51-52

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 51-52
Title:
Letter No. 58 to Lieutenant Joseph Alderson (in command of the Eagle Snow), from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter instructs Alderson to take 'a Turk' to Muscat as he has a message for the Imam from the 'Grand Signor' (The Ottoman Sultan). Alderson is then directed to carry on to Bombay and deliver packets to the council there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Jul 1780
Extent:
1 folio

234. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 55-56

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 55-56
Title:
Letter No. 65 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that reports Edward Galley's arrival to replace John Beaumont as Resident (who will return to India). Political developments in Persia are also reported. Shipped by the Mercury Packet.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Nov 1780
Extent:
1 folio

235. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 93-94

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 93-94
Title:
Letter No. 13 to Lieutenant Charles Pickett, in Command of the Morning Star, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that commands Pickett to Bombay with a packet for the Council there. The letter is marked No. 13, the same number as the previous item in the file (IOR/R/15/1/3, p 93).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jul 1782
Extent:
2 folios

236. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 114-115

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 114-115
Title:
Letter No. 50 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter congratulates Boddam on his appointment as President (following Hornby's return to Europe). A consignment of woollens and related trade matters are discussed in detail. The movements (and cargoes) of the Neptune Packet, the Panther, the Europa and a Danish vessel are described. The le...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jul 1784
Extent:
1 folio

237. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 117-118

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 117-118
Title:
Letter No. 55 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter acknowledges commands received from Bombay (including details of treaties with Spain and France which it promises to observe). The letter also provides a summary of political developments in Perisa including news that Ally Morad Khan [Ali Murad Khan] has left Isfahan with a large force and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Sep 1784
Extent:
2 folios

238. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 121-122

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 121-122
Title:
Letter No. 62 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter acknowledges a letter received and congratulates Manesty on his role as temporarily in charge of affairs while Mr. Latouche is in Bagdat [Baghdad] and Aleppo. An additional note (on 13 March 1785) states that departure of the letter was delayed due to the arrival of His Majesty's Ship the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Mar 1785-13 Mar 1785
Extent:
2 folios

239. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 127-128

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 127-128
Title:
Letter No. 75 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor for the Political and Secret Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter contains an update of political and military developments in Persia and a detailed description of events following the arrival of three French ships at Muscat. The letter also discusses administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Sep 1785
Extent:
2 folios

240. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 137-138

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 137-138
Title:
Letter No. 93 to Samuel Manesty, in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports the arrival (and subsequent departure, to Bengal and Bomabay respectively) of the Eliza and the Scorpion. The return of the two Bussora vessels (by the Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān]) and the receipt of a letter of thanks from him is recorded. Details regarding the loss of a Bussora [...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Dec 1785-19 Dec 1785
Extent:
2 folios