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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 23 Nov 1808. 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 consists of orders to escort the Wasp as far as Muscat, where the Lieutenant is instructed to enquire after the fate of the Sylph ; should he learn that the vessel has been taken by the Joasemee [ Qāsimī One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. ] Arabs he should demand its return along with the Deria Dowlut .

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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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IOR/R/15/1/10, f 192

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23 Nov 1808 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter from William Bruce, Acting Resident at Bushire to Lieutenant J Manghan, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/10, f 192, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100075534085.0x000018> [accessed 3 February 2025]

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