Letter from Lewis Pelly, 29 Chowringhee, Calcutta to Colonel William Carnell
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Commencement of a letter, crossed out with a note over the top stating that the full letter was entered into a new letter book. The opening paragraphs of the letter discuss Pelly extending his stay in Calcutta to await Lord Northbrook [Thomas George Baring]; his intention to then visit Ulwur [A...
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Ajmer to Donald Robertson
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Letter regarding Robertson's recent illness which has caused him to have to leave Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and finding an appointment which would be more agreeable for his health. The letter also discusses the Government's decision to employ officers to handle boundary settlement disputes.
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to James Dawson Macdonald
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Letter regarding Macdonald considering retiring; the approval of a grant from the Government towards the construction of Macdonald's church and Pelly's hopes of seeing him again before he retires.
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Captain Charles William Burton
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Letter regarding the rapid rate of recent changes in Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and Pelly's intention of meeting the Maharaja of Bickanere [Bīkāner] in the autumn. The letter also discusses the news that a large proportion of complaints and Thakoor [Thakur]'s cases are finally satisfactorily settled.
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Leslie Saunders
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Letter regarding the recent heavy rain in Ajmer and the condition of the roads as a consequence. The letter also discusses a request to William Arden Crommelin for payment for the Ajmer fort wall and looking into repairing the [water] tank at Happy Valley for use as a Soldier's bath.
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Dr William Wilson Hunter
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Letter regarding Dr Hunter's intention to visit Rajpootana [Rājasthān] during the cold season and detailing the arrangements to be made by Pelly during his stay, his itinerary including visits to the towns of Pallee [Pāli], Jodhpore [Jodhpur], Saumbhur [Sambhar] Lake, Jeypore [Jaipur] and Bhurtp...
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison
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Letter regarding the vacant Governorship of Mayo College and recommending William Muir Sr for the position but also suggesting Major Charles Bean Euan Smith and Oliver Beauchamp Coventry St. John, who was ultimately appointed to the post, as well as proposing that the position should be an offic...
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison
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Letter returning papers from the Chief of Bhaddour [Bhadār] and enclosing a letter on the subject from Captain Charles William Burton as well as giving his own thoughts on a curious case of 'the grossest social follies and religious superstition'. Neither the papers, nor the letter from Captain...
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to the Captain Sydney Long Jacob
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Letter regarding Jacob's desire to be reappointed to Deolee [Deoli] or Erinpoore [Erinpura] and Pelly's response that he is unable to assist him as there are others who would be more deserving of a promotion.
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to the Honourable Narayn Vasedes
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Letter regarding the safe arrivals of some mangoes and a dinner party Pelly held in their honour as many of his guests had never tasted a mango before. The letter goes on to discuss Pelly's reappointment to the legislative council, his role in Rajpootana [Rājasthān], the recent rainfall and hi...
