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791. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 53-54v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 53-54v
Title:
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
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Apr 1788
Extent:

2 folios

792. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 69-70

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 69-70
Title:
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 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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Mar 1765
Extent:

2 folios

793. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 71-72

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 71-72
Title:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Apr 1765
Extent:

2 folios

794. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 73-74

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 73-74
Title:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jul 1765
Extent:

2 folios

795. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 89v-90

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 89v-90
Title:
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].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1766
Extent:

2 folios

796. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 92v-93

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 92v-93
Title:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Oct 1766
Extent:

2 folios

797. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 94v-95

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 94v-95
Title:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1766
Extent:

2 folios

798. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 95-96v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 95-96v
Title:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Dec 1766
Extent:

2 folios

799. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 112-113

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 112-113
Title:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 May 1767
Extent:

2 folios

800. IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 121v-122v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 121v-122v
Title:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jun 1767
Extent:

2 folios