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Reference (shelfmark) IOR/R/15

61. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51 2
Title:
Letter from Rawson Hart Boddam, Andrew Ramsay, and Robert Sparks, at Bombay Castle, to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notification that due to slow trade at Bushire they will not be sending more goods from India until requested and briefly mentions the appointment of Mr Harford Jones to assist in Basra. Enclosed is an extract from Company commands, dated 23 March 1787, that discusses the trade...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Nov 1787
Extent:

1 folio

62. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter wishes William Francklin success in his trip to Shyrauz [Shiraz] to procure plant specimens for the botanical garden in Bengal.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1787
Extent:

1 folio

63. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 52

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 52
Title:
Letter from Andrew Ramsay, Robert Sparks, and John Beaumont, at Bombay Castle, to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notification that Rawson Hart Boddam has left the Bombay Presidency and Andrew Ramsay is his replacement, with John Beaumont joining the Council. Enclosed is an extract of a letter from from the Governor General and Council at Fort William, in Bengal, to Bombay Castle, dated 5 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Jan 1788
Extent:

1 folio

64. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55
Title:
Letter from Andrew Ramsay, Robert Sparks, David Carnegie, at Bombay Castle (Public Department), to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses briefly the procurement of plants for the botanical garden at Bengal, the recent conduct of Sheikh Nasir [Nāsir], and the need for more money to pay for the running of the Bushire factory.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 May 1788
Extent:

1 folio

65. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55-55v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 55-55v
Title:
Letter from Andrew Ramsay, Robert Sparks, David Carnegie, at Bombay Castle (Commercial Department), to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the strategy of transferring woollens from Bushire to Basra according to the demands of the market and the need to send Carmenia [Kirmān] wool to India. Included is a copy of a letter from Bombay to Jaffier Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand], dated 3 May 1788. It gives an account of S...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 May 1788
Extent:

1 folio

66. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56-56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains the request that a letter from the Bombay Presidency to Jaafer Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand] not be forwarded at all, giving several reasons. It is suggested that a written agreement be entered into with Sheikh Nasir [Sheikh Nāsir] of Bushire. Also briefly mentions the purchase of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jun 1788
Extent:

1 folio

67. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 56v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter informs that the Drake will call at Bushire on its way to Bombay to take on board a recent purchase of Carmenia [Kirmān] wool.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Aug 1788
Extent:

1 folio

68. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57-57v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57-57v
Title:
Letter from William Page, secretary at Bombay Castle, to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter gives notice of the arrival of ships and encloses several items: Enclosure 1: extract of Company commands to Bombay, dated 21 November 1787. Number of bales of cloth being sent to Bushire this year and why. Enclosure 2: a list of articles derived from plants that are wanted for cult...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jul 1788
Extent:

1 folio

69. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 57v
Title:
Letter from Samuel Manesty and Harford Jones, at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for a shipment of woollens for Akau Thakil [?], a Persian merchant, and informs that a payment of cash can be made to Bushire in March.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1788
Extent:

1 folio

70. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58-58v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 58-58v
Title:
Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is cover for the Basra accounts and a shipment of treasure and copper. The letter discusses the situation with meer mahana [Mīr Muhanna], who is preventing trade between Schyrass and Bushire, and the possibility that Sadoo Caun [Sadiq Khan Zand] may send a force against him.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Oct 1763
Extent:

1 folio

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