Letter No. 2: William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Officials at Bussora [Basra], to [John Beaumont and George Green, Bushire]

IOR/R/15/1/4, f 14 2

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 3 Jul 1778. 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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This letter has no stated recipient, but it would appear to be addressed to John Beaumont and George Green, East India Company officials at Bushire. The letter reports the departure of French and British ambassadors from London and Paris, following the signing of a Treaty of Commerce between France and the USA. The letter speculates on the likelihood of an outbreak of war between Britain and France.

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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/15/1/4, f 14 2

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3 Jul 1778 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter No. 2: William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Officials at Bussora [Basra], to [John Beaumont and George Green, Bushire], British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/4, f 14 2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023598787.0x000007> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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