The letters and memos give details of Pelly's duties and responsibilities as the Resident in the Persian Gulf. Information given includes indications of the time spent both at and away from the residency itself at Bushire; the role of the residency in suppressing piracy and promoting trade; and ...
Correspondence and Papers relating to Lewis Pelly's role as Political Resident in the Persian Gulf
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The papers and correspondence contained within this series all relate to Lewis Pelly's duties and responsibilities as Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the correspondence is primarily between officials within the Government of Bombay and Government of India; James Charles Edwards, the Unco...
Draft letter from Pelly dated 5 August requesting permission to return to Bushire from England via Persia and Teheran [Tehran] rather than Bombay
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Letter drafted by Pelly whilst at St James Club, London requesting permission to return to Bushire via Teheran [Tehran] in order to discuss matters relating to the Telegraph Line at the Court of Persia
Letter from Pelly regarding his return to Bushire and arrangements to send two Persian Cats to England
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Letter from Pelly to the officer in charge at Bushire regarding his intention to return to Bushire via Russia and Tehran and requesting the officer meet Pelly along the Shiraz road. A postscript to the letter gives instructions to send one white and one tortoise shell Persian cat to Mrs Brooke ...
Handwritten draft by Pelly of Political Department letter No. 63
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Letter from Pelly citing a letter received by a local Sheik [Shaikh] who wishes to meet with him when he calls at Bassidore (British Naval Base on Qeshm Island) to further the Sheik's territory's friendship with the British Government.
Letter from Pelly regarding a journal of his travels through Afghanistan that may be of interest to the Viceroy of India
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The letter summarizes the journal kept by Pelly when travelling through Afghanistan on government duty in 1860, stating that it is based on personal observations and also includes letters Pelly wrote to Lord Canning (Charles John Canning) which may be of interest or relevance.
Notes from Pelly to his Excellency the Governor of Bombay regarding the use of Munshees and his own position as Political Resident at Bushire
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The notes by Pelly document occasions where the lead munshee has represented the British Government at the Muscat Court, the practicalities of having someone who knows Persian thoroughly and understands local affairs, and the difficulty in undertaking orders from the Foreign Office in a residency...
Memo from Pelly on the purchase of a Shule for use in the Persian Gulf
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The handwritten memo gives details on the Shule, including the impressions of Captain Osborn and Captain Warner, her cost-effectiveness in terms of sailing power and coal and the arrangements that would need to be made in order to purchase her.
Draft letter from Pelly regarding affairs in Muscat and Bushire
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Draft letter in pencil from Pelly to 'his excellency' (most likely the governor of Bombay) regarding his visits to Muscat, the progression of the Telegraph Station at Jashk [Jask], a misunderstanding Colonel Disbrowe had which needed to be resolved by Pelly and other matters in Muscat and Bushir...
