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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 29 Dec 1765. 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 expresses surprise that Jervis had not reported the tense situation at Bushire due to a fear of attack by Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna]. Directions to begin a partial withdrawal from Bushire are given. There is a reprimand for employing Lewis Baretto D'Souza at Bushire, who had been charged with spying for the Ottoman authorities during his service with the Company at Basra. Also discussed is the proper use of express boats and the need for regular correspondence.

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English in Latin script
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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/15/1/1, ff 210-211

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29 Dec 1765 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter from Peter Elwin Wrench, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], to Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushire, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 210-211, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024189854.0x00017e> [accessed 25 April 2024]

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