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Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire [‎42v] (3/3)

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Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire

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Ref: IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 41v-42v

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Letter from John McKenly and Maurice Lyston, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire

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Ref: IOR/R/15/1/1, f 42v

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Letter from John McKenley, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire

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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 30 Oct 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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Content: The letter contains instructions for what to do with the ships (the Eagle, Fancy, Dolphin, Nancy, Revenge, and Tyger )and men of the expedition against Kharg Island now that it has come to an end. Further orders to protect all friendly shipping along the Gulf reflects the perceived threat from 'the Meer' [Mīr Muhanna]. The belief that there would be no use in attacking Kharg in the winter is expressed.
Extent and format: 2 folios
Written in: English in Latin script

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Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire [‎42v] (3/3), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 41v-42v, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024196150.0x000062> [accessed 19 April 2024]

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Reference: IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 41v-42v
Title: Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire
Pages: 42r:42v
Author: East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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Letter from Henry Moore, John Beaumont, George Green, George Skipp, and William Lewis, all at the East India Company Agency at Bussora [Basra], to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire [‎42v] (3/3)

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