Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Lieutenant Cookney, Commander of the Barbara Patamai

IOR/R/15/1/12, ff 23v-24

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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 15 Feb 1811. 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 acknowledging a communication sent by the Lieutenant dated 14 February 1811 and in response states that the extra sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. requested have been ordered to board his vessel for its next voyage. It further notes that William Bruce believes that the boats the Lieutenant reported sighting near the Island of Carrack [Khārk, Jazīreh-ye] are likely to have been merchant vessels, and that he may proceed with his voyage.

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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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Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Lieutenant Cookney, Commander of the Barbara Patamai , British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/12, ff 23v-24, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023685574.0x0000b0> [accessed 23 March 2025]

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