Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Major Hodgson, Commissary of Stores, Bombay
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The letter is an acknowledgement of a communication dated 16 July 1818, which informed the Resident of goods that were en-route to Bushire for the use of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires at the Court of Persia. The letter notes that these items have not yet arrived.
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Captain James Morison, Sub-Assistant Commissary General, Madras
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The letter is an acknowledgement of instructions that commanded the Resident to arrange a convoy for the shipment of horses procured for the Madras Cavalry, for which the recipient is now responsible.
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to William Newnham, Secretary to the Government, Bombay
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The letter is an acknowledgement of a communication, which confirmed that the expenses for entertaining the officers of the Governor of Kuman [Kermān] will be met and that the gift of goats has arrived at Bombay. The Resident further acknowledges that his request for a carriage on behalf of the s...
Letter from J Kinnersley, Military Pay Master, William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter relates to military finances. Kinnersley informs Bruce that 'sundry bills for contingent charges' totalling 991 rupees has been passed to the Military Auditor General.
Letter from James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon, Bushire, to John Wedderburn, Accountant General, Bombay
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James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon, Bushire, encloses a receipt (not included) from the Commander of the Honourable Company cruiser, the Nautilus, along with the first of exchange (also not included) for the advance made to the Commander.
Letter from James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon, Bushire, to John Best, Marine Paymaster, Bombay
Scope & Content:
James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon, Bushire, requests that the advance made to the Honourable Company cruiser, the Nautilus, be paid to the Honourable Governor in Council.
Letter from James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon, Bushire, to John Wedderburn Accountant General, Bombay
Scope & Content:
James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon, Bushire, forwards a register of bills (not included) drawn by him on the Honourable Governor in Council, in order to meet the demands of the Residency.