Letter from Edward Charles Ross, Muskat [Muscat], to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 71-74
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The record is made up of 4 folios. It was created in 17 Jun 1871. 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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Letter regarding the difficulties Ross has been facing in Muskat [Muscat], in receiving one sided information, primarily from the Batineh, and detailing his attempts to ascertain the truth.
The letter details recent events involving Ibrahim including support for him from the Batineh [Batina] and rumours that Sheikh Sahl has sold his plantation to provide further financial aid to him, and detailing Torkee [Said bin Turki]'s movements and alliances.
The letter also relays what Ross has heard regarding the administration and running of Muskat and its surrounding districts and thanks Pelly for making Newcome James Edwards available to act as a clerk for Ross.
The letter concludes with the movements of vessels in the Gulf, including the Magpie and enquiring what to do with telegrams which have arrived for the vessel following her departure from Muskat.
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- 17 Jun 1871 (CE, Gregorian)
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- Mss Eur F126/45, ff 71-74
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- Letter from Edward Charles Ross, Muskat [Muscat], to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
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- 71r:74v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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