Deposition of Ibrahim bowa ben Abdul Karim Dholkey, previously a lascar on the Deira Dowla, made before Henry Meriton, Superintendent at Bombay
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Deposition by Ibrahim bowa ben Abdul Karim Dholkey (may be: Ibrahim bawa bin Abdulkarim Dholki) describing his capture by Joasemee [Qawāsim] pirates and subsequent sale to a crew member. The deposition also lists the places they travelled to around the Persian Gulf, the skirmishes they engaged i...
Letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'affaires at the Court of Persia, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is confirming that the ministers at the Court of Persia have agreed to punish the individuals who insulted John Williams in 1817 and discusses arrangements for this to happen in Shiraz. Included are translations of two firmans from the King of Persia to Hussan Ali Mirza [Ḥusayn ‘Alī...
Letter from Henry Willock, HM Chargé d'affaires at the Court of Persia, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is enclosing a circular from the Foreign Office, dated 21 October 1817, requesting drawings of flags, and asking the Resident for information on the subject.
Letter from John Williams, Bushire to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is enclosing a communication to the Bombay Government requesting permission to return to England and asking William Bruce's permission to leave immediately as a reply from the Government will take months to be received.
Letter from Richard Morgan, Secretary to the Marine Board, Bombay to Captain William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is acknowledging the receipt of communications dated 28 October 1817 and requests that the Resident draws up his accounts with more detail in future.
Letter from John Wedderburn, Accountant General and Civil Auditor, Public Department, Bombay to Captain William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is confirming that disbursements for June to October 1817 have been approved, with the exception of the Resident's salary and describes in detail the accounting adjustments necessary to approve it.