Letter from George Skipp, in Schiras [Shiraz], to James Morley and George Green, Resident and Assistant at Bushire
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The letter informs that the Vackeel [Karim Khan] has given orders for the Sheikhs of Bushire to assist the British with the attack on Carrack [Kharg Island] and requested that news of the expedition be sent to him in Shiraz.
Letter from George Skipp, in Shyrass, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
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The letter discusses the author's ongoing negotiations with Karim Khan. Specifically, military assistance for the attack on Kharg Island, the fulfillment of other conditions of their agreement, and the rent for the factory at Bushire.
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
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The letter gives directions for what to do with the ships of the expedition against Carrack [Kharg] Island if the Caun [Karim Khan] fails to send his troops to assist by the 31 August 1768. There are also instructions to reduce the stock at Bushire. Enclosed is a letter to the commanders of the ...
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and his assistant, John Beaumont, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the high cost of provisions and water for the Kharg expedition and what to do depending on whether an attack against the island takes place or not, including details about the staffing of the factories at Bushire and Bussora [Basra].
Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
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The letter contains instructions for what to do with the ships (the Eagle, Fancy, Dolphin, Nancy, Revenge, and Tyger)and men of the expedition against Kharg Island now that it has come to an end. Further orders to protect all friendly shipping along the Gulf reflects the perceived threat from 't...
Letter from Samuel Manesty, East India Company Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
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The letter contains the news that some of the Turkish officers that were ousted by the Muntafiq tribe's seizure of Basra are being shipped to either Bushire or Muscat. Directions are given to treat them well.
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at the East India Company Residency in Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
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The letter discusses the conduct of Sheikh Nasir [Nāsir], specifically his demand that the English pay customs duties at Bushire. The bulk of the letter consists of extracts from a letter from Manesty to the Political Department of the Bombay Presidency, undated. They discuss the need to negoti...
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at the East India Company Residency in Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
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The letter relates to the relationship between the East India Company and Sheikh Nāsir of Bushire. The letter discusses the Sheikh's recent conduct and contains translations of a letter exchange between him and Samuel Manesty. The first translation is from Sheikh Nāsir to Samuel Manesty and is ...
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
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The letter relays the news that Carem Caun [Karim Khan] has written and is expected to reach Bunderick [Bandar Rig] by the end of the month. A request is made for the Tartar to assist the Khan in his attack against Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]. Also discussed is the repair and sale of a trankey, a...
