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1. Mss Eur F111/33

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/33
Title:
Annotated Copy of Persia and the Persian Question by George Curzon, with Inserted Papers
Scope & Content:
These two volumes are George Curzon's own personal annotated copies of both volumes of his book Persia and the Persian Question, which was published in 1892. Alongside the volumes are various loose papers relating to Persia [Iran], consisting of the following: received correspondence; newspaper ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, German, and Urdu
Date Range:
1892-1924
Extent:

2 volumes with inserts (898 folios)

2. Mss Eur F126/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/7
Title:
Letters to Lewis Pelly from Individuals in Britain and India
Scope & Content:
The correspondence relates to three main periods of Lewis Pelly's life: his work in India as Agent to the Governor-General, Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and subsequently at Baroda 1870-1877; his return to England in 1877 and marriage to Amy Henrietta Lowder, 1 August 1878; and his desire for re-employ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
25 Sep 1870-3 Jan 1883
Extent:

1 file, 118 items (287 folios)

3. Mss Eur F126/7, ff 112-113

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/7, ff 112-113
Title:
Letter from Meer Kamaloodeen Hoosein Khan [Sayyid Kamāl al-Dīn Ḥusayn Khān], Nawab of Baroda, Baroda to Sir Lewis Pelly, KCSI, Agent for Governor General Rajpootana [Rājasthān]
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Sir Richard Meade who has been appointed as Lewis Pelly's replacement in Baroda, and enquiring after Pelly's health. The letter itself is written in English; however; Meer Kamaloodeen Hoosein Khan [Sayyid Kamāl al-Dīn Ḥusayn Khān], Nawab of Baroda's signature has been written i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Urdu
Date Range:
6 Jun 1875
Extent:
2 folios

4. Mss Eur F126/65

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/65
Title:
Miscellaneous Papers relating to Lewis Pelly's Service in the Persian Gulf and India
Scope & Content:
The file contains a private journal kept by Lewis Pelly from January to February 1865; notes taken by him during his journey to Riyadh January to March 1865; sketches, correspondence, financial accounts and other papers. Included within the file are: Extract showing a record of posting from the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, Persian, and Urdu
Date Range:
c 1865-c 1873
Extent:

1 file, 2 items (66 folios)

5. Mss Eur F126/65-68

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/65-68
Title:
Miscellaneous Papers relating to Affairs in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The files contain notes, correspondence, press cuttings, sketches, a journal, and a published paper relating to affairs in the Persian Gulf during Lewis Pelly's term as Political Resident there (1862-1873). The files include Pelly's explorations and travels throughout the Gulf region, and espec...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, Persian, and Urdu
Date Range:
1864-c 1873
Extent:

4 files (102 folios)