Letter No. 17: William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Officials at Bussora [Basra], to [John Beaumont, Resident at Bushire]

IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 20v-21

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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 15 Feb 1779. 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, Resident at Bushire. The letter discusses the deposit of fifty-six chests of Venice ware as security. It also informs of the capture of Pondicherry [Puducherry].

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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, ff 20v-21

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Letter No. 17: William Digges Latouche and George Abraham, Officials at Bussora [Basra], to [John Beaumont, Resident at Bushire], British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 20v-21, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023598787.0x000034> [accessed 16 May 2024]

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