Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Henry Meriton, Superintendent, Bombay
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The letter is an acknowledgement of a communication dated 28 October 1817, which informed the Resident that he has been appointed a commander in the East India Company's Marine.
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to G E Russ...
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The letter is an acknowledgement of a communication dated 14 January 1818, which regarded Jaffer Ali Khan's [Ja‘afar ‘Alī Khān] claim to a marriage portion. In response, the Resident informs the recipient of Jaffer Ali Khan's death and that his pension payments have been suspended awaiting furthe...
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to John Wedderburn, Accountant General, Civil Auditor, Bombay
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The letter explains and outlines amendments to be made for a number of payments on the territorial books for the Bushire Residency, the principal examples being plate glass thrown overboard by the crew of the HC Cruizer Thetis during a gale, cloaks supplies to the HMS Challenger without authorisa...
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to the Accountant, Military Department, Bombay
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The letter is enclosing muster roll, bills and accounts (not present) for disbursements (likely military) at the Bushire station for April 1818. The format and content of the letter strongly suggests that it is addressed to the Accountant General, Military Department, Bombay.