Letter from William Merewether, York Terrace, London to Lewis Pelly
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Letter enquiring if Merewether received copies of the letters John Jacob sent to Pelly and informing him that he had copies of all his letters from Jacob made and forwarded on to Pelly too. Also discussed are a missed opportunity to meet and discuss affairs and his travel plans for the forthco...
Letter regarding Pelly's intention of 'moving' on the Persian War affair and enclosing a copy of the farewell orders which were not published in England, and discussing the gross injustice perceived by Jacob at individuals recommended by him for honors having been overlooked.
Note informing Pelly that there are letters en route to him and requesting he arrange for Smith, Elder & Co to make copies of them for William Lockyer Merewether.
Letter regarding Pelly's letters of 4, 6, 7, 12 and 14 June 1858 relating to his civil appointment and his disagreements with Colonel Frederick Goldsmid and cautioning Pelly to avoid reacting to the situation before discussing the possibility of Pelly either returning to India or remaining in En...
Note regarding a letter and several packets of correspondence which he sent on to both Pelly and to Smith, Elder & Co, in order to have the papers copied for William Lockyer Merewether. A postscript to the letter comments on Pelly's description of Jacob as 'unemployed' in one of Pelly's let...
Letter regarding Pelly's decision to stay in England; the type and amount of work that Jacob is currently undertaking; the contents of Jacob's 'progress letters'; and the situation in Herat.
Note regarding the 'Bombay Editors' (possibly the editors of the Bombay Gazette) who have not been very nice about Jacob in their articles on the 'progress letters'. Enclosed with the note are copies of correspondence from Jacob to Bartle Frere and Sir James Outram: Letter from John Jacob, Jac...
Letter from Henry Green, Khelat [kalat] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Green's work in Khelat [Kalāt], his success in suppressing rebellions there thus far, the pressures on the people of Beloochistan [Baluchistan] to detach themselves from India, and the need to occupy Quetta before other forces do. The letter updates Pelly on news of the moveme...
Letter regarding the matter of Major Frederick Goldsmid and discussing Pelly's anger with the Government over the affair and Jacob's opinions in favour of the Government's response. The letter also refers to an invitation from Mrs Bownie which Jacob has forwarded a copy of to Pelly.
Letter regarding the downfall of the Native Indian Army and Jacob's concerns over the promotion of officers and regiments and corps. The letter also discusses Pelly's health, questions of religion, and Jacob's views on the church (Church of England).
