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Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire [‎6r] (2/2)

The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 8 Feb 1768. 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 discusses the arguments against the idea of exacting duties on country merchants - British merchants not affiliated with the East India Company - and explains the purpose of a newly-introduced pass system. Briefly mentioned is the situation between Carim Caun [Karim Khan] and Shaik Sadoon [Shaykh Sa‘dūn] of Bushire. Instructions are given to assist George Skipp during his residence in Schyrass [Shiraz].

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Letter from Henry Moore and George Skipp, East India Company Agents at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire [‎6r] (2/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 5v-6, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024196150.0x000019> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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