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Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Captain Clements, Commander of the brig <em>Hope</em> [&lrm;98r] (2/2)
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Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Captain Clements, Commander of the brig Hope [‎98r] (2/2)

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Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Captain Clements, Commander of the brig Hope
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Ref: IOR/R/15/1/12, ff 97v-98
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Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to George Brown, President and Governor in Council, Bombay
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Ref: IOR/R/15/1/12, f 98

The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 29 Jan 1812. It was written in English. The original is part of the 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. .

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The letter is informing the Captain that the commander of the Mohular has reported an encounter with pirates while en route to Bushire from Bombay; it recommends that the Captain remains in port until the arrival of the HCC Ternate , which can provide escort.

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IOR/R/15/1/12, ff 97v-98
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Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Captain Clements, Commander of the brig Hope
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98r
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