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481. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 24

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IOR/R/15/1/3, p 24
Title:
Letter No. 34 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter reports the arrival of the Betsey Snow (Captain David Phillips) and Bombay Merchant Snow (Captain Charles Virtue). The letter reports news that the French at Myhie [Mahe] capitulated to Colonel Braithwaite and concludes 'the French have not now one flag flying in India'.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 May 1779
Extent:
1 folio

482. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 33

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IOR/R/15/1/3, p 33
Title:
Letter No. 39 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
A short letter of thanks for steps taken by Bussora [Basra] to assist Beaumont. The letter also notes that messages (from Bussora) for Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and to any commander of an English vessel in the Gulph [Gulf] were enclosed (they are not contained in the file). Shipped by Ju...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jul 1779
Extent:
1 folio

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

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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

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

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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

485. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 45

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IOR/R/15/1/3, p 45
Title:
Letter No. 49 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses administrative issues and also mentions honours conferred upon Soliman Bacha [Suleiman Pasha]. The letter reports news from Persia that Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] has now broken his allegiance with Sadoo Cahn [Sadiq Khan] and is waiting until winter ends to approach Sch...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Feb 1780
Extent:
1 folio

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

489. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 48 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 48 2
Title:
Letter No. 54 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short letter that reports the arrival of George Abraham, William Petrie and Captain Adam Sheriff who are all said to be very ill with the 'Bussora [Basra] fever'. The subsequent death of George Abraham is then reported. Shipped by the Eagle.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jun 1780
Extent:
1 folio

490. IOR/R/15/1/3, p 52

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 52
Title:
Letter No. 59 William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Short administrative letter that details letters sent and received and recent comings and goings from Bushire. Shipped by Hossein Chanby.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1780
Extent:
1 folio

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