Note no.15 from the British Agent at Bussorah (Basra) [8av] (2/2)
The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 23 Mar 1852. 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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Note briefly stating that disturbances between the Montefik Arabs and the Turkish Government are occurring on the Euphrates river, and that there are numerous 'plundering canoes' on the river, 'under the control of the unruly hordes'. Merchants and others navigating the river are unaware of the current state of affairs. The note is written on a small scrap of paper which has text on the reverse side, which may be part of the original letter containing the Basra Agent's report.
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