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131. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 24

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 24
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Gideon Colquhoun, Acting Assistant in Charge of the Residency at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Bussora Residency that the Pattamai Barbara [Barabara Paramai] has brought word to Bushire of a fleet of fifteen boats anchored off the Island of Carrack [Khārk, Jazīreh-ye], however it is believed that these were likely to have been merchant vessels rather than pirate...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

132. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 25

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 25
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is enclosing a statement of payments made by William Bruce in October and November 1810 to those that work under him. The enclosed list details employees' names, position and pay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

133. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 26

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 26
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to James Farish, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns advances made to Fort William, Calcutta and Fort St George, Madras, along with the British Mission to the Court of Persia. It also requests further clarification on how Jaffer Ali Khan's [Ja‘afar ‘Alī Khān] pension should be paid.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

134. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 26v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 26v
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is acknowledging the receipt of the commands of the Bombay Government, dated 11 December 1810, which informed William Bruce of the appointment of Lieutenant Livingston (post unspecified) and ordered him to provide any necessary aid requested by him.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

135. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 27v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 27v
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is acknowledging the receipt of the commands of the Bombay Government, dated 28 December 1810, and copies of letters from Sir Harford Jones [Brydges].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

136. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 28

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 28
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is acknowledging the commands of the Bombay Government, dated 17 January 1811. In response, it states that the Bushire stores do not have suitable woollens to meet the request of Sir Harford Jones [Brydges].
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

137. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 29v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 29v
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is enclosing a copy of a 'Statement of the Establishment of the Bushire Residency', as per the orders of the Bombay Government dated 10 December 1810. The statement provides information on the pay and allowances for a number of positions at the Residency.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

138. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 33

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 33
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Gideon Colquhoun, Assistant in Charge of the Residency at Bussora [Basra]
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Bussora Residency of the arrival of the Pattamai Barbara at Bushire and its detention at that port. It is explained in the letter that due to reports of pirate activity William Bruce felt it was best for the vessel to remain in port until another ship becomes available...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Feb 1811
Extent:

1 folio

139. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 35v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 35v
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to C Cookney, Acting Lieutenant, Commander of the Barbara Pattamai
Scope & Content:
The letter is instructing the Commander of the Barbara Pattamai to land his own crew at Bushire in preparation for receiving men, seamen, and provisions from HMS Lion. It also instructs the Commander to place himself under the orders of Captain Heathcote.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Mar 1811
Extent:

1 folio

140. IOR/R/15/1/12, f 38 3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/12, f 38 3
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to William Newnham, Secretary to the Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter is acknowledging the commands of the Bombay Government dated 17 and 18 January 1811. It notes in reply that William Bruce will do everything within his power to ensure the profitable sale of the printed cottons referred to, but notes that other imports of such goods have taken place, w...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Mar 1811
Extent:

1 folio