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Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra] [‎156r] (2/2)

The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 29 Apr 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 gives an update on the situation at Genova [Bandar-e-Ganaveh], reporting that Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] has fled to Carrack [Kharg Island] and the Persians retired to Rochella [?].

It is noted, with the expedition to Kharg in mind, that supplies there will last no more than seven months. Also reports that cossids (couriers) sent out along the overland route to Basra have returned in fear, having encountered horsemen on the road.

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Letter from James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra] [‎156r] (2/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 155v-156, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024196151.0x000097> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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