In this letter Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, informs Captain Robert Taylor, Political Agent at Bussora [Basra], that in a day or two he will be leaving Bushire for a tour of the Arabian coast. Stannus states that the Assistant Surgeon, James Pringle Riach, will be charge of the Residency during his absence.1 folio
In this letter Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, informs Mountstuart Elphinstone, President and Governor in Council, Bombay, that he has granted five sets of bills of exchange in favour of a number of listed persons, in order to meet the demands of the Residency.1 folio
In this letter Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, informs William Newnham, Chief Secretary to Government, Bombay, of his intention to leave Bushire at the end of the month, in order to pay his respects to His Royal Highness Prince Hussin Alli Murza [Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mīrzā]. He seeks permission to remain in Shiraz until October, in order to escape the extreme heat of Bushire.1 folio
Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, encloses the original of two receipts from Captain Charles Sealy and Captain John Michael Guy, together with the first bill of exchange for advances made to the aforementioned captains for the disbursements of two of the Honourable Company's cruisers, the
Ternateand the
Discovery.Enclosures not included.1 folio
In this letter Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, informs Mountstuart Elphinstone, President and Governor in Council, Bombay, that he has granted two sets of bills for 5000 rupees, in favour of Veryram Mottamall and Hadjee Ibrahim Shiranzy respectively.: one, for 5,000 rupees, in favour of Veryram Mottamall; the other, for a sum of 5,000 rupees, in favour1 folio
In this letter Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, acknowledges the receipt of a number of William Newnham's letters (nos. 62, 271, 272, 280 and 307), which arrived at Bushire on 3 May 1824, on board the
Caroline,a ship belonging to the Governor of Bushire, Shaikh Abdool Russool Khan [Shaikh ‘Abd al-Rasūl Khān].2 folios
It is not clear whether this letter is addressed to George Willock, or to his brother, Henry. Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, forwards two letters from the Secretary to the Government (not included). Stannus informs Willock that he is awaiting the arrival at Bushire of a messenger sent by His Royal Highness the Prince of Shiraz [Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mīrzā], after which he will embark on a tour of the Arabian coast. Stannus concludes by stating that he has forwarded a box of stationery to the British Mission.2 foliosCondition: There is a small amount of insect damage at the bottom edge of the folio.
Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, forwards a dispatch (not included) from Henry Willock, His Majesty's Chargé d’Affaires at Teheran [Tehran], which is addressed to the Honourable Governor of Bombay, Mountstuart Elphinstone.1 folio
James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon, Bushire, encloses a receipt (not included) from the Commander of the Honourable Company cruiser, the
Nautilus, along with the first of exchange (also not included) for the advance made to the Commander.1 folio
In this letter Ephraim Gerrish Stannus, Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire, refers to William Newnham's letter of 11 December 1823, and promises that, on his next visit to the Arabian coast, he will ascertain the manner in which the Beni Boo Ali [Banī Bū ‘Alī] Arabs have been reinstated in their original seats. Stannus states that, in the meantime, he will make enquiries on the subject and will report to Newnham accordingly.1 folio
In this letter James Pringle Riach, Assistant Surgeon at Bushire, requests that a payment be made to the Honourable Governor in Council for advances made to two of the Company's cruisers, the
Psycheand the
Discovery.1 folio