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1501. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 1-3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 1-3
Title:
Letter from Stephen Watson Henshaw, Bushire to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns a dispute between Stephen Watson Henshaw, Marine Agent in the Persian Gulf, and Mohumed bin Naser [Muḥammad bin Nāṣir]; the latter claims that rent is owed to him by the Marine Agent for a property he occupies. The letter presents Mr Henshaw's view of the dispute and includes ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jan 1815
Extent:

2 folios

1502. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 3-4

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 3-4
Title:
Letter from James Morier and Henry Ellis, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is requesting that the Resident make arrangements for the transportation of a British detachment, which has been in service with the Persian Army, to India; the detachment is expected to arrive at Bushire during March 1815. A list of persons requiring passage is enclosed.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1814
Extent:

1 folio

1503. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 4-5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 4-5
Title:
Letter from James Morier, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident that a sum of money drawn for the use of the British Mission to the Court of Persia is no longer needed and may be remitted to the Presidencies in India; it is noted that this refund may be conducted by whatever means best suits the interests of the East India...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Dec 1814
Extent:

2 folios

1504. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 5-12

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 5-12
Title:
Letter from James Morier, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns the transfer of ordnance stores from India for the use of the Persian Government. It notes that the Resident should insure that the goods are fully paid for before they are transferred to the Persian authorities. The letter has five enclosures, which are listed below: 1. A c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1814
Extent:

4 folios

1505. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 8a-8c

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 8a-8c
Title:
Letter from William Cowper, Commissary General, Bombay to Captain Henry Lindsay, Madras Horse Artillery, Persia
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Captain that only five of the seventy-six horses he has sent to Bushire have been deemed fit enough for service with the 17th Light Dragoons. Contained in the letter is an offer to purchase some of the remaining horses for service within other regiments.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Dec 1814
Extent:

2 folios

1506. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 12-14

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 12-14
Title:
Letter from Gideon Colquhoun, Assistant in charge of the Residency at Bussora [Basra] to William Bruce, Resident at Bussora [sic]
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns the supply of funds for the Bussora [Basra] Residency; Gideon Colquhoun has been instructed to draw on the Bushire Residency in order to meet the disbursements at Bussora. An estimate is provided for the amount of coin required and it notes that the HC Cruizer Vestal has been...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1815
Extent:

2 folios

1507. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 14-15

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 14-15
Title:
Letter from James Morier, Tehran to William Bruce, HC Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident that due to the risks of travel during winter, the departure from Tabreez [Tabriz] of a British detachment, which is being returned to India, has been delayed until 10 February 1811. It also mentions that the Persian Government has requested to retain the serv...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Dec 1814
Extent:

2 folios

1508. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 15-16

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 15-16
Title:
Letter from A G Waddington to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is conveying a request for advice on the advisability of travelling to Bushire, owing to reports that Joassemee [Qawāsim] Pirates are once again attacking British vessels.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Feb 1815
Extent:

1 folio

1509. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 17-26

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 17-26
Title:
Letter from J Adam, Secretary to the Government, Camp Barelly to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is enclosing a copy of a dispatch from the Resident at Hydrabad [Hyderābād] dated 22 October 1814, along with the secretary's reply. The dispatch contains information which will be of use to the Resident in the event that any 'misrepresentations' are made by Mirza Mohummud Sadick [Mīr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Nov 1814
Extent:

5 folios

1510. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 26-27a

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 26-27a
Title:
Letter from James Farish, Secretary to the Government, Military Department, Bombay to Lieutenant William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is conveying the approval of the Bombay Government for instructions issued by the Resident to the commander of the Prince of Wales, which is transporting cattle to Bombay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Dec 1814
Extent:

2 folios

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