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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 13 Jul 1767. 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 is dated 13 July 1768, but this is almost certainly a mistake and should read 13 July 1767.

The letter is a response to the idea of an alliance with Meer Mahanna [Mīr Muhanna] and moving the factory An East India Company trading post. to Carrack [Kharg Island]. It is argued that it would anger the Caun [Karim Khan]. Mīr Muhanna's character is discussed. Explanation for these objections to the idea is given by an overview of current politics in Persia, with particular focus on the Gulf littoral. News is also given that the Sheikhs of Bushire have been in contact with Mīr Muhanna and that the road between Schyrass [Shiraz] and Bushire is closed.

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English in Latin script
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Letter

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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 124v-125v

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13 Jul 1767 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter from William Bowyear, East India Company Resident at Bushire, and his assistant, James Morley, to Henry Moore, East India Company Agent at Bussora [Basra], British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/1, ff 124v-125v, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/node/426> [accessed 3 December 2024]

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