Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter gives the case for assisting Carem Caun [Karim Khan] against Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] at Bunderick [Bandar Rig] with the Company ship the Tartar. It is believed this vessel is insufficiently equipped to make an attack on Khish [Kish] Island, where the stolen treasure of the Islamaba...
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter gives an update on the situation of Mīr Muhanna at Bandar Rig, with news that his people are running low on supplies and that Carem Khaun [Karim Khan] is poised to attack.
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter confirms the handing over of the Residency by Benjamin Jervis and his departure for Bombay. Also discusses the reasons for Carem Khaun's [Karim Khan] refusal to reply to the Agent's letter, and the prevailing fear at Bushire of an attack by Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna].
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter mentions some water damage to woollens arrived from Europe and requests permission to buy a new express boat.
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter asserts their intention to find out the contents of a letter sent by the Khaun [Karim Khan] to the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b]. It also discusses a purchase of wool at Yezd and the rising costs at Bushire.
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, John Sebastian Natter, to Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the Khaun's [Karim Khan] support of the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b] and the favour their Sheikh Soliman's son has gained in Schirass [Shiraz]. Ways that the Company might recover influence with the Khan are suggested.
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that a boat was seized at Charrak [Bandar e Charak] and its men and contents taken, and that Zackey Caun [Zaki Khan] has attacked and pillaged Congoon [Bandar e Kangan]. Also discussed is George Skipp's trip to Schyrass [Shiraz] and the Carmenia wool trade.
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses in detail the purchasing of raw silk in Persia.
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to George Skipp, in Shiraz
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that a messenger travelling to Shiraz was attacked and taken prisoner by the Tankseer [Tangesir] people. Another messenger is sent via a different road. It is requested that this issue be raised with the Caun [Karim Khan].
Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter warns of the possibility that Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] will intercept and read Company letters. Also discusses the suggestion that Shaik Sadoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn] visit the Caun [Karim Khan] and the high cost of living in Bushire.
