Letter from Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson, aboard the Revenge at sea, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 17v-18v
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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 21 May 1768. 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 expresses hope that the Caun [Karim Khan] will assist in the attack on Carrack [Kharg] as soon as possible. Also informs that the company surgeon, Mr Birch, and the sick and wounded are proceeding to Bushire. Enclosed is a copy of a letter to the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Basra, also from Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson.
Enclosed letter (dated 21 May 1768): To Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra]. The letter gives a detailed account of the first attack on the Island of Carrack [Kharg]. The letter is certified a true copy by the signature of J. Y. Botham, secretary to the expedition.
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Letter from Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson, aboard the Revenge at sea, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 17v-18v, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024189854.0x0000ba> [accessed 24 June 2026]
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- Letter from Charles Elphinstone and Lawrence Nilson, aboard the Revengeat sea, to James Morley, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, George Green
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- 17v:18v
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