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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 17 May 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 reports on peace negotiations between England, France, Holland, America and Spain. He relays information regarding the preparation of a French armed expedition at Nice. In addition, Edward Galley is informed that Monsieur Andre, a French botanist, is proceeding to Bushire, with the intention of travelling to inland Persia.

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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, ff 28v-29

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Letter No. 17: 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, ff 28v-29, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023598787.0x000026> [accessed 20 January 2025]

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