Letter No. 10: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
IOR/R/15/1/4, f 27 1
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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 12 Feb 1783. 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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In this letter William Digges Latouche informs Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire, that he has been awaiting confirmation from Galley regarding a number of news items, one of which concerns the reported capture of twelve French ships at Trincomale [Trincomalee]. Latouche speculates that no ships have arrived from Bushire or Bunderick [Bandar-e Rīg] because of potential hostilities. Latouche informs Galley that he has dipatched a boat to Bushire, which he instructs Galley to return immediately with any letters and advices that he may have received from India and Muscat.
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Letter No. 10: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/4, f 27 1, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023598787.0x000029> [accessed 23 January 2025]
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