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Letter No. 59: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire [‎12r] (1/1)
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Letter No. 59: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire [‎12r] (1/1)

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Letter No. 59: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
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Letter No. 60: Roger Orford, Off the Town of Sertes, to William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], and Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
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Ref: IOR/R/15/1/4, f 12 2

The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 22 Aug 1781. 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 letter concerns the movement of French ships in the Gulf and the dispatch of the Mercury to Bombay with Mr Sullivan on board. Also discussed is the procurement of another ship for Mr Robert Orford to track the French ships out of the Gulf. William Digges Latouche informs Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire, that Orford has taken signals from Captain William Applegath to use in case of meeting the Mercury on his return.

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Letter No. 59: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire [‎12r] (1/1), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/4, f 12 1, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023375718.0x000025> [accessed 28 November 2024]

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Letter No. 59: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra], to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
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