Letter No. 146 to Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], from Edward Galley at Bushire
IOR/R/15/1/3, p 165 2
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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 24 Jun 1787. 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 gives thanks for news regarding the recent takeover of Bussora [Basra] by Sheik Twiney [Shaikh Thuwayni] and the positive attitude shown by him towards the company. The letter reports that the deposed Ottoman Governor was not permitted to land at Bushire.
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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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- IOR/R/15/1/3, p 165 2
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- 24 Jun 1787 (CE, Gregorian)
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