Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Samuel Manesty, Resident at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns wool required by the British Persian Mission; an itemised list of its requirements is enclosed. It also notes that the Benares has been ordered to escort the Wasp as far as Muscat.
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to John Kaye, Civil Auditor, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is enclosing account disbursements, vouchers, and the Quick and Dead Stock (not present) up to 30 April 1812. It explains that the Resident has had to make deductions as a result of some of the wool sold turning out to be damaged.
Letter from John Elphinston, Civil Auditor, Bombay, to Lieutenant William Bruce, Acting Resident, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter, received 13 February 1811, requesting a statement of the pensions paid at the station and directing that in future pensions be paid at a fixed period.
Letter from Francis Warden, Chief Secretary, Bombay, to Lieutenant William Bruce, Acting Resident, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter informs Bruce of Lieutenant Abraham Lockett's plans to travel through Persia (with the permission of the Supreme Government) and directs Bruce to assist and advise Lockett when he arrives at Bushire.
Letter from John Elphinston, Accountant General, Bombay, to Lieutenant William Bruce, Acting Resident, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter concerns three trunks of printed cottons that have been consigned to Bushire. The goods were damaged in landing, and are now to be given away as presents by His Excellency Sir Gore Ousley, with the amount being debited to his Embassy.