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Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and John Beaumont and William Lewis, his assistants, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green [‎14r] (3/5)

The record is made up of 3 folios. It was created in 2 May 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 dicusses preparations for the forthcoming expedition against the Island of Carrack [Kharg], including:

The letter is cover for another to the commanders of the expedition, a copy of which is included.

Enclosed letter (dated 2 May 1768): To Captains Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson, Commanders in Chief of the Hon'ble Company's Marine and Military in the Gulph of Persia. Orders to make an attack on the Island of Carrack [Kharg], including details about what to do with loot, captives, and Mīr Muhanna should he be captured, as well as funding and intelligence. Also discussed is what to expect in the way of assistance from the Caun [Karim Khan] and the Sheiks [Sheikhs] of Bushire and Bahreen [Bahrain].

The enclosed letter is certified as a true copy by the signature of William Digges Latouche, secretary at Basra.

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Letter from Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], and John Beaumont and William Lewis, his assistants, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green [‎14r] (3/5), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 13-15, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024196150.0x000029> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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