Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Thomas Blast, Commander of the HC Cruizer Mercury
Scope & Content:
The letter is an acknowledgement of a communication received from Thomas Blast dated 11 September 1817, which informed the Resident that he had resumed command of the HC Cruizer Mercury. The Resident also conveys his agreement that the Mercury should return to Bombay for re-equipment and provides...
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
Much of this letter has been damaged and therefore much of the content has been lost. The substance of the letter appears to be the recommendation of Lieutenant Milson as a person suitably qualified for surveying the western region of the Gulf.
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to [Richard Morgan, Secretary to the Marine Board, Bombay]
Scope & Content:
The letter is enclosing bills and receipts (not present) on the Marine Paymaster for supplies provided for the HC Cruizer Mercury at Bushire. The content of the letter suggests that the intended recipient is Richard Morgan.
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to James Arthur, Commander of the HC Cruizer Ariel
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The letter is instructing the Commander to provide escort to the Country Ships Fyzulkerim and Sophia to Muscat, as they have become separated from their escort, the HC Cruizer Mercury, as a result of bad weather. The letter further instructs the Commander that if he should encounter the HC Cruize...
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Sir Evan Nepean, Baronet, President and Governor in Council, Bombay
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The letter concerns a cossid that was detained by members of the Bower tribe upon entering the Plain of Kisht. It explains that he was roughly handled and the dispatches he was carrying were thoroughly examined before being returned to him. The letter is transmitting the envelopes (not present) s...