1. IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51 1
- Reference (shelfmark):
- IOR/R/15/1/1, f 51 1
- Title:
- Letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Charles Watkins, Resident at Bushire
- Scope & Content:
- The letter contains the news that the Turks have re-established control of Basra after defeating Shaik Twiney [Sheikh Thuwayni, of the Muntafiq tribe] in pitched battle. Notification is also given of the passage of Indian troops to Bushire.
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 10 Nov 1787
- Extent:
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1 folio
