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evon then our situation obliges us to come into it. If the Caun be as anxious
for the destruction of the Chaub as we are, you will immediately advise us
that we may dispose of our fleet in the most advantageous manner; but if
he acta as mediator, we think one of the principal points to. be aimed at with
the Caun, is his obliging the Chaub to relinquish the Turkish territories and
forcing him to reside entirely at Doorack. The destruction of the Chaub’s
Gallivats as well as ample restitution in money for the Capture of tho Fort
William aud Sally with all the cxpcnces our Hon’blc Employers have been
at on account our fleet since the arrival of the Bombay Grab & in this Gulph
and a socurc footing at Bushiro, arc points that the Governor and Council
most warmly rccommond and which we as warmly second.
We fear we have not influence enough at the Court of Carim Caun to
insist upon any of the terms mentioned in these instructions, as well as in
those sent us from the Presidency J for if the Caun will not grant, how can
we compel him ? we have no occasion to recommend to you the proper enforcing
of our several requests; when you are with the Caun you will be much better
able to judge how to proceed than from the written recommendations that
can be given you here.
With respect to the assistance the Caun may expect from us against
Meer Mahanna; you will observe our Superiors direct that, as a subject
very cautiously to be entered upon—The Caun will undoubtedly will very
quickly introduce this subject, to which we recommend to you, not to give
him the beast encouragement until you are well assured of the measures he
may take with respect to the? Chaub aud the concessions lie is willing to make
us.
The conditions of granting him the assistance he may want against Meer
Mahanna, must be either to destroy the Chaub or procure for ur—
A firm and lasting peace between tho Chaub on one part, the Turks and
us on the other restitution in money of all he has taken from the English and
the sum of One hundred thousand Rupees at least for the expences to which
he has put the Company—Secondly
Either to Compel the Chaub to give up to the Turks the territory of
Gaban, and reside entirely at Doorack, or to remain neuter & let the Turks
endeavour the recovery of their own territories.
Should the Caun propose our being neutral in the disputes between the
Turks and the Chaub ; you are by no means to come into it as neither our
interest nor our honor will admit of it.
Upon your arrival at Bushirc you are to consult with the Resident there
upon such terms as you may jointly think ought to be demanded of the Caun
for the Hon’ble Company’s iuterest at that settlement.
The valution of the Cargoes of the Sally and Fort William and the Ships
is Rupees 3,90,930-2-0.
I have, etc.,

HENRY MOORE
eto,
Bussora :
14th April 1767.