Abstract: An extract of a letter from William Bruce, Resident in Bushire [Būshehr], sent from Bushire and dated 13 March 1820. The letter reports the sinking of the East India ship
Arieloff the island of Karrak [Khārg].The letter was enclosed in the letter of Henry Willock, HM Chargé d’Affaires in Persia [Iran], to the Secret Committee of the Court of Directors of the East India Company, dated 16 April 1820 [IOR/L/PS/9/69/12].Physical description: Condition: the letter was perforated in an attempt to stop the spread of disease.