Translation of a letter from Hussun Ben Rahman [Hasan bin Rahma], chief of the Joasemee [Qasimi] to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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Letter arguing that Bruce has been misinformed about the actions and intentions of the Joasemee [Qasimi]. The letter is recorded as having been received on 27 November 1816.
Letter from James Farish, Secretary to the Government at Bombay, to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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Letter enclosing a circular from W Gardiner, Secretary to Government at Fort William [Calcutta], dated 6 September 1816, discussing the supply of sulphur, and confirming that further supplies of sulphur from Bushire are not required.
Letter from James Farish, Secretary to the Government at Bombay, to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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Letter confirming that the Dashtee [Dashti] sulphur mines should not be farmed on account of the East India Company. The letter includes copies of three letters discussing the sulphur mines: Letter from Charles Wright Gardiner, Secretary to Government at Fort William [Calcutta], to James Fari...
Letter from Gideon Colquhoun, Assistant in charge of the Residency at Bussora [Basra], to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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Letter enclosing a packet with a dispatch from the Secret Committee to the President in Council, with the request to forward it to India as quickly as possible.