Letter No. 57: Translation of a Letter from Ahmed ben Khartoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān]

IOR/R/15/1/4, f 41v 2

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in [Nov] 1785. 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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This translation is not dated, but it is stated as having been received on 13 November 1785. The letter has no stated recipient, but it appears to be addressed to the Resident at Bushire, Edward Galley. In the letter Ahmed ben Khartoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān], discusses his decision to order the seizure of two boats belonging to Shaikh Habbeeb of Bussora [Basra], in retaliation for the seizure of a boat belonging to the people of Congoon. Ahmed ben Khartoom begs the recipient's pardon for the letters from the seized boats having been opened by his people.

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1 folio
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Vol 4 Letters inward
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Ref: IOR/R/15/1/4
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English in Latin script
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Letter

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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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IOR/R/15/1/4, f 41v 2

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[Nov] 1785 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter No. 57: Translation of a Letter from Ahmed ben Khartoom, Sheikh of Congoon [Kangān], British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/4, f 41v 2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023598787.0x000066> [accessed 5 April 2025]

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