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Letter from George Skipp, in Schyras [Shiraz], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green [‎23r] (2/3)

The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 24 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 describes how Karim Khan yet again gave the author assurances the he will assist the English in their attack on Carrack [Kharg] Island with 7000 men under the command of his half-brother, Zackey Caun [Zāki Khan Zand], and then yet again went back on those assurances. Skipp expresses his fears and frustrations throughout the letter.

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Condition: there is a small, dark stain (ink?) in the centre of f. 23 that obscures some text.

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English in Latin script
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Letter from George Skipp, in Schyras [Shiraz], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green [‎23r] (2/3), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 22v-23v, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024196150.0x00003b> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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