Letters from Thomas Megson and Jonathan Lovett
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- Letters from Thomas Megson and Jonathan Lovett
- Date:
- 1781/1805
- Description:
- Abstract: This item contains copies of three letters:1. A letter from Captain Thomas Megson, Commander of the ship Rahim Shah, to the Commander of any ship under English colours, sent from Muscat, and dated 7 October 1803.The letter describes an encounter with a French frigate at Muscat.2. A letter from Captain Megson to Jonathan Henry Lovett, Resident in Bushire [Bushehr], sent from Muscat and dated 4 October 1803.The letter describes an encounter with a French ship at Muscat and measures taken by Megson to transmit mail safely to Bombay [Mumbai].3. A letter from Jonathan Lovett to Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra], dated 28 October 1803, forwarding the above letters.Physical description: 1 item (6 folios)
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Letter
- Type (Narrower):
- Letters
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Subject:
- Communication
Naval intelligence - Rights:
- رخصة حكومة مفتوحة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100109379003.0x000001_ar
81055/vdc_100109379003.0x000001_en
IOR/L/PS/9/76/325
IOR/L/PS/9/76/325