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151. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 124 2

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 124 2
Title:
Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Brigadier-General John Malcolm
Scope & Content:
This letter is forwarding a copy of a letter of the same date from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire, to Neil Benjamin Edmonstone, Secretary in the Secret, Political and Foreign Department, Fort William (see f 124 1).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Aug 1808
Extent:
1 folio

152. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 193A

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 193A
Title:
A List of Destinations to Which Letters in this Volume Have Been Addressed
Scope & Content:
List of places letters have been sent outwards between 5 June 1807 and 6 December 1808.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1808
Extent:
1 folio

153. IOR/R/15/1/10, ff 105-106

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, ff 105-106
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to [Ja‘afar ‘Alī Khān]
Scope & Content:
The letter is conveying the Resident's gratitude for a packet Jaffer Ali Khan [Ja‘afar ‘Alī Khān] has sent him and commends him on his conduct. It also authorises him to reward the source of the acquisition and discusses the jealousy the recipient is experiencing from his fellow citizens. Furthe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
23 Apr 1808
Extent:

2 folios

154. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 3
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to Neil Benjamin Edmonstone, Secretary in the Secret, Political and Foreign Department, Fort William, Calcutta
Scope & Content:
The letter reports that ships dispatched for the Shiek Nassaras have returned bearing news of his death. The letter further states that the eldest son (not named) of the deceased anticipates trouble with the succession as Shiek Kaunum, cousin of the deceased, has desired possession of the Govern...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Jun 1807
Extent:
1 folio

155. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 4

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 4
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to Captain Buden, Commander of the HCC Mornington
Scope & Content:
The letter requests that the Captain of the HCC Mornington weigh and take charge of the Fox, which has lost its anchor in Bushire Roads, until it can be sent to Bombay or can recover said anchor.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Jun 1807
Extent:
1 folio

156. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 4v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 4v
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to Jonathan Duncan, President and Governor in Council, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter provides notification of the sale of one hundred bales of wool by the Residency at the usual price, but due to the risks to the East India Company from selling goods on credit in the region, he has sold them for cash and has offered a discount on the condition of prompt payment. The R...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Jun 1807
Extent:
1 folio

157. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 5

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 5
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to Neil Benjamin Edmonstone, Political Secretary to the Government, Fort William, Calcutta
Scope & Content:
The letter concerns the [Shaikh ‘Abd al-Rasūl Khān], the process of him being invested with the Government of Bushire and a request for a loan of 10,000 Piasters [Piastres] the Resident has received from him; a request which the Resident has refused. It also notes that Mahomed Nebee Khan [Muḥamm...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jun 1807
Extent:
1 folio

158. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 5v

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 5v
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to Jonathan Duncan, President and Governor in Council, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter encloses a copy of the letter (not present) sent to Neil Benjamin Edmonstone dated 18 June 1807.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jun 1807
Extent:
1 folio

159. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 6 1

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 6 1
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to Jonathan Duncan, President and Governor in Council, Bombay
Scope & Content:
The letter encloses a copy of a letter (not present) sent to Neil Benjamin Edmonstone dated 20 June 1807.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1807
Extent:
1 folio

160. IOR/R/15/1/10, f 6 3

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/1/10, f 6 3
Title:
Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to John Elphinstone, Accountant General, Bombay and Alexander Hay, Military Auditor General
Scope & Content:
The letter outlines an issue the Resident has with paying a regiment of Sepoys stationed at Bushire; the Batta money he believes they should receive will not cover the provisions they are entitled to in lieu of payment, as the cost of goods are higher than in India. He requests instructions on wh...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1807
Extent:
1 folio