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151. IOR/R/15/1/16, f 46

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/16, f 46
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Stephen Watson Henshaw
Scope & Content:
The letter discusses reports that Stephen Watson Hensaw beat a man named Congee in a disagreement about debts and advising Mr Henshaw that he is not above the law and requesting a settlement between him and Congee.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 May 1815
Extent:

1 folio

152. 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

153. 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

154. 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

155. IOR/R/15/1/18, f 3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/18, f 3
Title:
Letter from Henry Willock, Tabriz to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter acknowledging receipt of letters dated 14 December 1815, 24 December 1815, 31 January 1816 and 1 February 1816, complimenting Bruce on his conduct during the disturbances in Bushire in 1815 and reminding him to remain neutral in such events.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Feb 1816
Extent:
1 folio

156. IOR/R/15/1/18, f 56

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/18, f 56
Title:
Letter from six Bushire merchants, to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter requesting that Bruce ask Captain Maude of HMS Favorite to remain in Bushire until a caravan arrives from Shiraz which will be bringing the money the merchants would like to forward to their agents in India. The letter is signed by Hajee Masoon, Aga Abdolla Kamadoonie, Aga Mohomed Aly Is...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Oct 1816
Extent:

1 folio

157. IOR/R/15/1/18, ff 41v-42

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/18, ff 41v-42
Title:
Government Advertisement from John Kaye, Auditor of Civil Accounts
Scope & Content:
The Advertisement sets out the statements required by the Office of the Auditor of Civil Accounts for every Residency.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Apr 1816
Extent:

2 folios

158. IOR/R/15/1/18, ff 43-47

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/18, ff 43-47
Title:
Letter from Henry Willock to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter, including for the Resident's information, a copy of Willock's letter to Sir Evan Nepean, dated 23 June 1816, which in turn includes a letter from him to the Earl of Moira, also dated 23 June 1816. The latter discusses the inefficiency of firmans from the shah in enforcing respectful beha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jan 1816-23 Jun 1816
Extent:

7 folios

159. IOR/R/15/1/19, f 60

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/19, f 60
Title:
Letter from Claudius Rich, Baghdad to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is a circular regarding the transmission of private correspondence between Baghdad and Constantinople; it reports that private letters will not be transported by East India Company packet.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Apr 1818
Extent:

1 folio

160. IOR/R/15/1/19, f 122 3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/19, f 122 3
Title:
Letter to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The letter is informing the Resident that a cruizer is being retained, due to the unsettled circumstances at Bussora [Basra], and that protection has been provided to a convoy of merchant ships travelling to Bushire. The letter is unsigned.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Oct 1819
Extent:

1 folio