Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Captain John P Parkin, Commander of HM Sloop Bacchus
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The letter is forwarding a copy of a letter (not present) from the Master of the Durable Country Ship. The letter regards the possible arrangements for a convoy to Muscat.
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to William Newnham, Secretary to the Government, Public Department, Bombay
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The letter is a reply to a communication dated 4 February 1818. It regards the procedure for the correct reporting of works undertaken by marine officers.
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Sir Evan Nepean, Baronet, President and Governor in Council, Bombay
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The letter is enclosing a copy of a letter (not present) from Captain Edward Barnard. It further outlines the details of the plundering of a Bahrain boat by the HC Cruizer Antelope and the Imam of Muscat's vessel, the Batilli, along with the detention of her crew. Enclosed is a translation of a ...
Letter from William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, to Sir Evan Nepean, Baronet, President and Governor in Council, Bombay
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The letter is reporting that a set of bills have been granted on Catchatoor Johanness to meet the disbursements of the Bushire Residency. Enclosed is the first of exchange for this transaction.