Letter No. 46 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire

IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 112-113

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 19 May 1784. 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 gives news of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship (The Treaty of Mangalore) agreed between the company and Nabob An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. Tippo Saheb [Tipu Sultan]. The letter also reports the departure of the Danish Snow and the arrival of the Begler, commanded by Captain Peter Scott. Shipped by the Panther Snow.

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Letter No. 46 to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 112-113, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023598781.0x000092> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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