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1. Mss Eur F126/36

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Mss Eur F126/36
Title:
Drafts of letters and memoranda on Gulf affairs
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:

1 file, 12 items, (29 folios)

2. Mss Eur F126/36, f 1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 1
Title:
Cover Page entitled 'Persian Gulf'
Scope & Content:
The original cover page to the file which has the phrase 'Persian Gulf' written across it in Pelly's handwriting.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 folio

3. Mss Eur F126/36, f 17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 17
Title:
Handwritten draft by Pelly of Political Department letter No. 63
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1863
Extent:
1 folio

4. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 9-12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 9-12
Title:
Draft letter from Pelly regarding affairs in Muscat and Bushire
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
4 folios

5. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 22-23

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 22-23
Title:
Letter from Pelly regarding an examination he undertook of the country near Shiraz
Scope & Content:
The letter gives details of the geographical layout of the area and the climate and refers to letter No.40 sent to the Secret Department 26 February 1863. An enclosed letter by Mr Thomson is also referred to but is no longer with this letter.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jun 1863
Extent:

2 folios

6. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 18-21

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 18-21
Title:
Handwritten draft of official letter No.2A from Lewis Pelly, Chagudduck [Choghādak] to the Secretary of Government, Bombay
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding his previous correspondence on the benefits of having the Persian Gulf political residency, main telegraph station and coal depot at a free port in a central location between the slave channel at the entrance to the Gulf and the Pirate Coast, ideally near Cape Mussondoom [Musand...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
01 Feb 1863
Extent:
4 folios

7. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 6-7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 6-7
Title:
Memo from Pelly on the purchase of a Shule for use in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
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.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:

2 folios

8. Mss Eur F126/36, f 8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 8
Title:
Draft letter from Pelly dated 5 August requesting permission to return to Bushire from England via Persia and Teheran [Tehran] rather than Bombay
Scope & Content:
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
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 folio

9. Mss Eur F126/36, f 16

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 16
Title:
Letter from Pelly regarding his return to Bushire and arrangements to send two Persian Cats to England
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Aug 1868
Extent:
1 folio

10. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 4-5

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 4-5
Title:
Notes from Pelly to his Excellency the Governor of Bombay regarding the use of Munshees and his own position as Political Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
2 folios

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