Letter from Edward Charles Ross, Muskat [Muscat], to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 75-78
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The record is made up of 4 folios. It was created in 2 Jul 1871. 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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Letter regarding the current situation in Muskat [Muscat] giving updates on Sayyid Torkee [Said bin Turki]'s movements and actions as well as those of Bethi? bin Saif, the Batineh [Batina] and Thoweynee bin Muhammed [Thuwaini bin Muhammad]. The letter also discusses the lack of money in Muskat and Oman and the benefits of money being forthcoming may have to the area.
The letter also discusses the movements of the magpie , under Captain Doughty and also of the Constance whose Captain, Mr Gaddesdon, had departed on medical leave.
The letter concludes with Ross giving his favourable opinion of Newcome James Edwards who has arrived to work as a clerk in Muskat; a telegram he has received from Sir William Merewether; and his departure for Gwadur where he will await instructions from Pelly.
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- 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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- Mss Eur F126/45, ff 75-78
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- 2 Jul 1871 (CE, Gregorian)
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- Mss Eur F126/45, ff 75-78
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- Letter from Edward Charles Ross, Muskat [Muscat], to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
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- 75r:78v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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