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771. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 226-226v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 226-226v
Title:
Letter from Rice Amhud Shaw [Ra’īs Amhud Shah], Karim Khan's agent in Bushire, to William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter briefly discusses affairs between the Turks and the Chaub [Banu Ka‘b]. It advises that an English representative be sent to the Khan's court in Shiraz and gives assurances of friendship and that any Company property held by the Ka‘b will be returned to them.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1767
Extent:

2 folios

772. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 234-234v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 234-234v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, Dymoke Lyster, and George Skipp, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter complains about the colours of the woollens recently sent to Basra from Bushire. It contains the directions to assist George Skipp, who has been selected to represent the Company at Karim Khan's court in Schiras [Shiraz]. There are also the orders to pay Commodore Price and Captain Le...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Apr 1767
Extent:

1 folio

773. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237-237v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237-237v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Residents at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter contains reprimands for sending a boat to Muscat unnecessarily and a military detachment with George Skipp to Shiraz. There is a brief discussion of the price of Carmenia wool and approval for the public table to be held while cruizers are stationed at Bushire.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 May 1767
Extent:

1 folio

774. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 237v
Title:
Letter from George Skipp, Company envoy to the court of Karim Khan at Shyrass [Shiraz], to William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter states that it is imperative that the Company have no communication with Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] during negotiations in Shiraz.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 May 1767
Extent:

1 folio

775. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 238

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 238
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter covers another for George Skipp in Shiraz (not present). There is the order to prevent Carim Caun's [Karim Khan] fleet from taking to sea. Also questions the wisdom of not allowing boats to call at Carrack [Kharg] as Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] may prove himself to be a friend.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jun 1767
Extent:

1 folio

776. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 245-245v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, f 245-245v
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and Dymoke Lyster, East India Company Agent and Council at Bussora [Basra], to William Bowyear and James Morley, East India Company Resident and factor at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter covers another to George Skipp in Schiras [Shiraz]. The Agent commends the Resident for not interfering in the dispute between the Caun [Karim Khan] and Shaik Sadoon [Sheikh Sa‘dūn]. The need for a public table at Bushire is also discussed.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jul 1767
Extent:

1 folio

777. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 1v-2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 1v-2
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the state of trade at Bushire, expressing the hope that the blockade imposed by Carim Caun [Karim Khan] may soon be lifted. The letter contains a rebuke for Stephen Hermit's visit to Carrack [Kharg] Island, where he made contact with the Meer [Mīr Muhanna], a contravention of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1767
Extent:

2 folios

778. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 5v-6

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 5v-6
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the arguments against the idea of exacting duties on country merchants - British merchants not affiliated with the East India Company - and explains the purpose of a newly-introduced pass system. Briefly mentioned is the situation between Carim Caun [Karim Khan] and Shaik Sa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1768
Extent:

2 folios

779. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 7v-8

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 7v-8
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the following: the need to continue fast and efficient communication with George Skipp in Schyrass [Shiraz]; Shaik Nassir's [Shaykh Nāsir] demand for double rent at Bushire; whether to keep stocks of English woollens at Bushire or send them to Basra; the necessity and expens...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Mar 1768
Extent:

2 folios

780. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 9v-10

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 9v-10
Title:
Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses the deployment of ships in the Gulf to protect against the perceived threat of attack by Mīr Muhanna, including an expedition force to Bushire. The appointment of John Botham as writer for the expedition and the need for a 'publick table' (the provision of meals for the men ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Apr 1768
Extent:

2 folios