Letter from Nicholas Hankey Smith, Resident at Bushire to John Elphinston, Civil Accounts, Bombay

IOR/R/15/1/10, f 21v 2

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 26 Jul 1807. 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 an acknowledgement of circulars and reports received.

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1 folio
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Condition: The item has suffered from pest damage, which has left a large hole in the fabric of the folio. This has obscured some of the text in the body of the letter making it difficult to read. The hole also obscures some of the address, however it is still possible to identify the intended recipient.

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English in Latin script
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Letter

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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 21v 2

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26 Jul 1807 (CE, Gregorian)

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