Covering note enclosing further correspondence which may be of interest to Pelly. The note also suggests that the Leader may be interested in extracts of Jacob's letter to Frere on the recruitment of Beloochis [Baluchis]. Enclosed with the note is a letter from John Jacob to Bartle Frere, 22 Ap...
Letter from William Merewether, [Hienjhur?] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding correspondence from the Governor-General containing instructions for Pelly which keeps missing him; and expressing his regret that Pelly could not come to Jacobabad. The letter also discusses the reductions in the military forces at Sind.
Pencil note written by John Jacob regarding an article on the Sind Irregular Horse in Home News which contains a number of 'great mistakes' and clarifying the names and dates of the unit commanders, many of which are incorrect.
Letter regarding the situation in Beloochistan [Baluchistan] and Afghanistan including his thoughts on the new young Khan of Kelat [Kalat] (Mir Khudadad Khan). Also discussed are Jacob's thoughts on the British Government's attitude towards India, and his belief that the disturbances in Rajpoo...
Letter regarding a widespread and violent rebellion which was prevented by Henry Green and concerns over future disturbances when Dost Mohamad Khan dies. The letter also discusses matters with his brother Herbert Jacob.
Letter regarding attempts to encourage the British press to take up the question of the state of India; Jacob's letters to Sir Charles Trevalyan and Bartle Frere regarding enlisting Beloochis [Baluchis]; Herat having been abandoned 'to its fate' and Persia's possession of Laush Jorvaieen and Sei...
Letter regarding his gladness at Pelly having recovered to full health and his delight at the work Pelly has been doing in England. The letter also includes an update on Henry Green's work and his intention to forward to Sir James Outram news of the Persians. Enclosed with the letter is a lett...
Letter regarding an enclosed letter (no longer enclosed) provided as an update for Pelly on affairs in Jacobabad and Sind. A postscript to the letter discusses the decision by Major-General Henry Gee Roberts to put Conrad Owen in charge of pursuing the enemy from Kotah which resulted in comple...
Letter regarding the Persian expedition and what Jacob views as the unjust treatment of Pelly and Henry Green. Also discussed are Jacob's fears of a forthcoming rebellion in Punjab and possible action by Russia. Pelly has written his observations and responses to Jacob's points over the top of...