Letter No. 12: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra] to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 29v-30
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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 14 Jul 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 that Major Thomas Geils, who is in possession of dispatches of the greatest importance, is proceeding to Bushire, where he hopes to board the Viper , or some other Company Cruiser, for his passage to India. Latouche gives instructions, both for the forwarding of packets to India, and for the sending of goods to Bussora [Basra].
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- IOR/R/15/1/4, ff 29v-30
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- Letter No. 12: William Digges Latouche, Resident at Bussora [Basra] to Edward Galley, Resident at Bushire
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- 29v:30r
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