Letter from William Bruce, Resident, Bushire, to Mr Woodhead, Master of the Eliza Country Ship

IOR/R/15/1/22, f 44v

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 25 Apr 1820. 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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In this letter, William Bruce, Resident at Bushire, reports the death of Belall Seed [former crew member on the Eliza ]. Bruce enquires about the indentures of the free mariners, stating that it is necessary to know whether Woodhead and his officers are sealing [sailing] under the authority of the Acts of Parliament.

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