Letter from James Henderson, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Captain William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is acknowledging the receipt of a communication from the Resident, dated 5 June 1819. In response, it informs the Resident that the pension of the late Yar Mahomed Beg [Yār Muḥammad Beg] is to be continued to be paid to Mahomed Ali [Muḥammad ‘Alī].
Letter from Robert Taylor, Assistant in Charge at Bussora [Basra] to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is enclosing a list of packets and letters (not present) that are being conveyed to Bushire by the HC Cruizer Mercury. It requests that the Resident forwards these on to their respective addresses.
Letter from Captain Robert Taylor, Assistant in Charge at Bussora [Basra] to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is informing the Resident that a box packet for the Governor of Bombay is being conveyed to Bushire by the HC Cruizer Psyche. It requests that the Resident finds some other eligible, but speedy means of forwarding the packet to Bombay; it is explained that Mr Taylor would like the Psy...
Letter from Francis Warden, Chief Secretary to the Government, Bombay to Captain William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is enclosing a communication, sent by Francis Warden to Major General Sir William Grant Keir dated 31 October 1819, for the Resident's information and guidance. The enclosed letter is providing suggestions on where the General should send any prisoners taken during the British expedi...
Letter from William Newnham, Secretary to the Government, Marine Department, Bombay to William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is informing the Resident that the four artificers (two carpenters and two ironsmiths), first mentioned in the Secretary's communication dated 15 October 1819, will proceed to Bushire on board the Francis Warden. It is noted they have been provided with tools, provisions and advance pa...
Letter from James Henderson, Secretary to the Government, Political Department, Bombay to Lieutenant William Bruce, Resident at Bushire
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The letter is enclosing a petition from Buxee Khanum and Nissa Khanum and requesting that he assist them in recovering their property. Includes the following two enclosures: 1. Petition from Buxee Khanum and Nissa Khanum, widow and daughter respectively of Aga Mohomed Bebanee, to Sir Evan Nepea...
