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651. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 65-66

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IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 65-66
Title:
Letter No. 80 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Discusses administrative matters and confirms that Shaikh Rashed has left Gulfar with a large force in order to assist the Imam of Muscat's sons. An additional note on 15 May 1781 reports the arrival of the Betsy, commanded by Captain William Morris, and news that General Cook has captured a fort...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 May 1781
Extent:
1 folio

652. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 66-67
Title:
Letter No. 81 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reports several comings and goings from Bushire and discusses other administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 May 1781
Extent:
2 folios

653. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 67-68

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 67-68
Title:
Letter No. 82 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news of a rupture between the courts of England and Holland. Discusses various administrative issues and states that all is quiet in Schiras [Shiraz] and Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jun 1781
Extent:
1 folio

654. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 68-69

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 68-69
Title:
Letters No. 83-84 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the finances of the Residency in detail as well as recent trade transactions. The letter was sent with an 'Indent for Woolens for the Bushire Market' and this is contained in the file. Shipped by the Betsy.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Jun 1781
Extent:
2 folios

655. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 73-74

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 73-74
Title:
Letter No. 95 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news of French activities in the region and on the seizure of an English vessel. Via a letter from an Armenian merchant in Muscat it is reported that the government of Muscat has seized a French privateer. The latest developments from Persia are also reported - Schiras [Shiraz] is said to...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jul 1781
Extent:
1 folio

656. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 74-77

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 74-77
Title:
Letter No. 96 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter discusses in detail the movements of two French ships, their capture of an English vessel and the subsequent reaction to these events. Developments from Persia are also reported in detail. The letter also discusses administrative issues and recent comings and goings from Bushire. Shipped b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Aug 1781
Extent:
3 folios

657. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 77-78

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 77-78
Title:
Letter No. 98 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Provides short update on location and activities of two French ships in the Gulf.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Sep 1781
Extent:
1 folio

658. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 78-81

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 78-81
Title:
Letter No. 100 to William Hornby, President and Governor Council at Bombay, from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports arrival of the Mercury Packet with Mr Sullivan, Major Johnson and Mr Mcauly on board. Describes in detail attempts to apprehend a suspected French messenger (en route to India) and reports latest news of French activities in the area. An additional note records the receipt of a packet fro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Oct 1781
Extent:
2 folios

659. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 81-82

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 81-82
Title:
Letter No. 101 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Reports news (via Mr Roger Orford) that French privateers have headed south from Bushire. Describes further details of the suspected French messenger and his interception. The letter also discusses other developments and administrative matters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Oct 1781
Extent:
1 folio

660. IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 84-85

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 84-85
Title:
Letter No. 1 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Discusses intelligence received from Muscat concerning the sighting of French ships and other developments. Confirms that Cochin remains in pocession of the Dutch. An additional note reports the arrival (and departure) of the Revenge (commanded by Captain Bryce Hardie) and the Lapwing Cutter (com...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jan 1782
Extent:
1 folio

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