Letter No. 37 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
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The letter reports the capture of Bushire by Reis Bagur of Tankseer [Ra'is Baqer Khan of Tangesir] and his forces. It is reported that the town fell with minimal opposition as the walls were left unguarded. Events of the attack itself and the subsequent fall-out are described in detail. Shipped b...
Letter No. 38 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
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Letter reports that Reis Bagur Cahn [Ra'is Baqer Khan] and his men departed Bushire and restored power to Sheikh Sadoon after Abdul Fatee Cahn [Abdol-Fath Khan, Karim Khan's eldest son] had commanded him to do so. Events following this are described in detail. The letter also reports developments...
Letter No. 46 to William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Factors at Bussora [Basra], from John Beaumont at Bushire
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The letter confirms the defeat of Zolfikar Cahn in battle (see item IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 42-43). The arrival of Fort William Captain Charles Baker from Calcutta is reported. The arrival of Captain William Gowland, formerly a commander of one of the company's ships on his way to Europe (via Bussora [B...
Letter No. 67 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont and Edward Galley at Bushire
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The letter reports Edward Galley's arrival to replace John Beaumont as Resident (who will return to India). Political developments in Persia are also reported and details of recent wool sales are reported in detail. Shipped by the Yarmouth.
Letter No. 57 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
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The letter outlines details of wool sales to Shaikh Nassir, Aga Hossein and Hadjee Ismael and other financial matters. The letter also provides an update on the political situation in Persia including news that Ally Morad Khan [Ali Murad Khan] has arrived at Tehran and not headed to Azarbijan [Az...
Letter No. 59 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
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Letter reports the arrival of Viper Cutter Captain Lieutenant Thomas Hardie, Lieutenant Charles Luther and Lieutenant John Wales and acknowledges receipt of letter and commands from Bombay (including an act of parliament). The letter also discusses financial matters and sales of wool. An update o...
Letter No. 60 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
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Letter reports the arrival of Morning Star Captain Jervis and Scorpion Captain Charles Pickett. The letter also describes in detail the latest preparations in Persia's war against Bahreen [Bahrain] and Zebarra [Zubarah]. Administrative and financial matters are also briefly discussed.
Letter No. 64 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor for the Political and Secret Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
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The letter acknowledges the creation of a split between the Public and Politcial and Secret Departments at the Bombay council. It also records the appointment of James Beek as Secretary of the Public Department and James Hatley as Secretary of the Political and Secret Department. The letter repor...
Letter No. 69 to Samuel Manesty in Charge of the Honourable East India Company at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire.
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The letter notes the appointment of Lord Macartney to the position of Governor General and discusses other administrative matters. An additional note (on 13 June 1785) records the arrival of the Begler with dispatches from Bussora [Basra].
Letter No. 74 to Rawson Hart Boddam, President and Governor, Public Department, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
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Letter records the arrival of the Begler Captain Peter Scott, the Dudley Snow Captain Christian Geddes, the Eliza Snow Captain John Ritchie and the Solomon Shah, belonging to Sallah Chellaby. The letter discusses the settlement's accounts - which reports a loss - and mentions other financial matt...