Abstract: A copy of a letter from Samuel Manesty, Resident in Bussora [Basra], to Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdat [Baghdad], sent from Bussora and dated 13 January 1805.The letter concerns the transit of mail between Britain and India, including mail salvaged from the captured ship
Shannonand news of the outbreak of war between Britain and Spain. Manesty also reports that he has received assurances from the Kia [Deputy Governor] that the Government of Bagdat will not interfere in the transit of mail.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)