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Reference (shelfmark) IOR/R/15

41. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 42v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 42v
Title:
Letter from John McKenly and Maurice Lyston, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter suggests that the Dolphin be taken ashore and cleaned as it was a hindrance when chasing the Meer's [Mīr Muhanna] gallivats.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Oct 1768
Extent:

1 folio

42. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 43-43v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 43-43v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, and William Lewis, all at the Agency in Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that there is no need for the Revenge and Tyger on the river [Shaṭṭ al-‘Arab] at Basra due to the settling of disputes between the Turks, the Chaub (Ka‘b) tribe, and the Muscat Arabs. Also gives orders for the division currently at Bushire to proceed to Basra for water and pro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Dec 1768
Extent:

1 folio

43. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 45v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 45v
Title:
Letter from Rawson Hart Boddam, Robert Sparks, and Richard Church, at Bombay Castle, Political and Secret Department, to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives approval to the gift given to Mirza Hussen [Mirza Ḥussein Khan], Jaffier Khan's [Ja‘far Khan Zand] Prime Minister, but states that permission from Bombay must be sought first in future. Also contains advice to keep a watch on a Major Morrison and Captain Briggs and to ascertain ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jan 1787
Extent:

1 folio

44. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46 1
Title:
Letter from Rawson Hart Boddam, Robert Sparks, and Richard Church, at Bombay Castle, Commercial Department, to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains details of English woollens sent to Bushire for the Persian market and the order to buy as much Carmenia [Kermān] wool as possible. Also included is a short extract from Company Commands, dated 7 April 1786. The commands contain the order to buy Carmenia wool and asks why it...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jan 1787
Extent:

1 folio

45. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46 2
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Agent at Bussore [Basra] to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the receipt of letters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Feb 1787
Extent:

1 folio

46. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46v 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46v 1
Title:
Translation of a letter from Major John Morrison, to Jaffier Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand], Ruler of Persia
Scope & Content:
The letter was written prior to Morrison's departure from Bussora [Basra] on 22 January 1787. It gives the news that the author has had to leave the Khan's camp and proceed to England where, if given the money, he will buy arms and return to help the Khan conquer Persia.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1787
Extent:

1 folio

47. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46v 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46v 2
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains an extract from Bombay command that confirms Manesty as the Resident at Basra. Also the command to aid Captain David Marshall, of the Elizabeth snow, in anyway possible when he arrives at Bushire en route to Bombay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Mar 1787
Extent:

1 folio

48. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 47
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a duplicate of a previous letter.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Mar 1787
Extent:

1 folio

49. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 47-47v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 47-47v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter acknowledges receipt of woollens and discusses the Scorpion's passage to India, specifically the danger of the coming monsoon.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 May 1787
Extent:

1 folio

50. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 47v 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 47v 1
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives the news that Shaik Twiney [Sheikh Thuwayni] of the Montifick [Muntafiq] tribe has seized control of Basra and intends to petition the Porte to appoint him Pasha of the province, autonomous of Baghdad. Expresses pleasure in the friendliness shown by the Sheikh towards the Company.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 May 1787
Extent:

1 folio

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