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Translation of a letter from Major John Morrison, to Jaffier Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand], Ruler of Persia [‎46v] (1/1)

The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 22 Jan 1787. 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 was written prior to Morrison's departure from Bussora [Basra] on 22 January 1787. It gives the news that the author has had to leave the Khan's camp and proceed to England where, if given the money, he will buy arms and return to help the Khan conquer Persia.

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Translation of a letter from Major John Morrison, to Jaffier Khan [Ja‘far Khan Zand], Ruler of Persia [‎46v] (1/1), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, f 46v 1, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024196150.0x00006a> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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