'Mr W. C. Bunce appointed Resident at Muscat and granted an extra allowance of 150 R p m [Rupees per mensem] towards enabling him to maintain a yacht'

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. . The correspondents are the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. and the British Resident in Muscat, William Chichely Bunce.

The item concerns the appointment of Bunce as British Resident at his own urging, and paying him an extra allowance to allow him to maintain a yacht. This is because of the unhealthy climate of Muscat, which has contributed to the deaths of the previous Residents. The death of Bunce is recorded. A search for a new site for the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. has been started.

The title page of this item contains the following references: 'Political No. 13, Draft 33, Season 1812/3, Examiner's Office February 1811'.

Extent and format

1 item (9 folios)

Arrangement

There is no chronological order.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 87, and terminates at f 95, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/343/7959

History of this record

Date(s)

18 Aug 1809-31 Jan 1810 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Pol 23 Sep 1812, draft 33/1812-13, IOR/E/4/1028 pp 630-31

Subjects

Expenses

Places

Muscat

People & organisations

ResidentGovernment of Bombay

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'Mr W. C. Bunce appointed Resident at Muscat and granted an extra allowance of 150 R p m [Rupees per mensem] towards enabling him to maintain a yacht', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/343/7959, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/node/9562> [accessed 31 January 2025]

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