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1. IOR/R/15/1/17

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17
Title:
Vol 17 Letters inward
Scope & Content:
The volume consists of letters received at the Bushire Residency during 1815. The subjects covered by the correspondence include the administration of the Bushire Residency, logistics (i.e. the movement of the East India Company's supplies and personnel), Persian political affairs, and piracy in ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Nov 1814-31 Dec 1815
Extent:
1 volume, 102 items (77 folios)

2. 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

3. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 112-113

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 112-113
Title:
Letter from James Morier, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident that Lieutenant Willock is returning to Bushire in charge of an escort of cavalry, which had been attached to the British Mission to the Court of Persia. It is noted that Richard Sharpe, Assistant Surgeon, will also be returning with the force. William Bruce i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Oct 1815
Extent:

2 folios

4. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 123-124

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 123-124
Title:
Letter from Henry Willock, Tabriz to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is requesting that, as Henry Willock has taken up the post of Britain's Ambassador to Persia, the Resident should communicate with the author in future on Persian affairs which may be of interest to the British Government.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Nov 1815
Extent:

1 folio

5. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 37-38

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 37-38
Title:
Letter from John Smith, Military Paymaster General, Bombay to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is requesting that the Resident supplies the accountant disbursements and vouchers for the Bushire Residency for November and December 1814.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Feb 1815
Extent:

1 folio

6. IOR/R/15/1/17, p 47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, p 47
Title:
Letter from James Morier, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident that James Morier has issued a set of bills in favor of a number of individuals for 'the convenience' for some members of the British detachment on route back to India from Persia. The names of these persons and the sums of money involved are listed within the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Mar 1815
Extent:

1 folio

7. IOR/R/15/1/17, p 85

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, p 85
Title:
Letter from James Morier, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident of funds drawn from the Residency for the use of the British Mission to the Court of Persia.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jun 1815
Extent:

1 folio

8. IOR/R/15/1/17, p 113

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, p 113
Title:
Letter from James Morier, Tehran to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is instructing the Resident to ship two pipes of Sheraz [Shiraz], one red and one white, back to England for the Prince Regent (later George IV).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Oct 1815
Extent:

1 folio

9. 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

10. IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 45-46

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/17, pp 45-46
Title:
Letter from J J Cross, Supra Cargo of the Duncan
Scope & Content:
The letter outlines an agreement, negotiated and agreed to by William Bruce, Resident at Bushire. The agreement is for the transportation of a British detachment, and a supply of brimstone to India on board the Duncan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Apr 1815
Extent:

1 folio