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Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra] [190v] (2/2)
The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in [27 Dec 1768]. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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The letter relays Captain McKenly's view that the cruizers are in inadequate condition, informing that they will return to Basra and the Revenge will take over the patrol down the Gulf as soon as ready. Confirmation of cash received is given, with a request for more.
This letter is incomplete. As a result, note date is given. The Bushire Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. went into abeyance in January 1769, so it is likely this letter was written between 27 December 1768 and the end of January 1769.
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Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra] [190v] (2/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, f 190-190v, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024196152.0x000014> [accessed 12 June 2026]
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- Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]
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- 190v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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