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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 24 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 acknowledges the receipt of Edward Galley's letter of 28 January 1783, which was received on 8 February 1783. Latouche informs Galley that he is dispatching a boat to Bushire for the purpose of providing convoy to any of the Bacha's gallivats, should they arrive at Bushire from Bombay.

Reports difficulties in communicating due to the arrival and departure of the Bacha's Gallivat and the Bombay Grab Shallow vessel with a projecting bow. .

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IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 31v-32

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24 Feb 1783 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter No. 22: 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 31v-32, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023598787.0x000070> [accessed 5 January 2025]

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