Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 65-66
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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 30 Jan 1765. 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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The letter discusses the situation with Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna], with updates on the movements of Karim Khan's forces. The author expresses concerns that if the English do not assist the Khan, the Dutch will do so and reep the political and commercial benefits.
The trade of woollens is discussed, stressing a need for more variety from Bombay, and expressing worry over how low prices at Muscat is harming trade at Bushire.
The return of the Company mules that had been stolen by Mīr Muhanna's men is mentioned, along with the Bushire linguist's return to Ispahaun [Isfahan].
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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/15/1/1, ff 65-66
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- 30 Jan 1765 (CE, Gregorian)
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- IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 65-66
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- Letter from Benjamin Jervis, East India Company Resident at Bushere [Bushire], to Charles Crommelin, President and Governor at Bombay
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- 65v:66r
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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