Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding a Mr Shaw, whom Pelly had sent to Kurrachee [Karachi] to meet Merewether with a letter of introduction and giving his thoughts on him. The letter goes on to ask about Torkee [Said Turki bin Said al Sa'id]'s recent moves and give his thoughts on Torkee's claims and the situation...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the continued unsettled state of Muscat affairs, its effect on Trade and relations on the Mekran Coast; and affairs in Gwadur [Gwadar] including the possibility of a Coup d'Etat to overthrow the current Wali, and concerns for Major Edward Charles Ross's position there should tha...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding affairs in Muscat including Merewether's opinions on the problems caused by Sir John Lawrence not having adopted clearer policies with regard to supporting Torkee [Turki bin Said] and Muscat; and news of Azan bin Ghes [Azzan bin Qais] having been defeated in battle. The letter ...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Merewether's decision to arrange Gwadur [Gwadar] affairs directly with Edward Charles Ross in order to avoid 'a long and nasty business' and asking to inform him if any matters relating to the affair have been omitted. The letter also discusses Sir John Lawrence's policy with r...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Charbua Ghat, opposite Mittunhkote [Mithan Koat] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding affairs in Kelat and a telegram from Sir Seymour Fitzgerald (Viceroy of India), concurring with Merewether's views and opinions on the matter and disapproving of Colonel Robert Phayre's policy and proceedings. The letter goes on to discuss a meeting Merewether is having with M...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the sudden arrival of the hot weather in Sind having forced Merewether to halt his tour and return to Kurrachee [Karachi]. The letter goes on to describe in detail his meeting with Mr Robert Davies including his first impressions of the new Governor of Punjab who he believes wi...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the Government (of India) having finally taken a decision on the business with Colonel Robert Phayre, in which the Colonel will be requested to vacate the appointment. The letter goes on to report on Edward Charles Ross having been ordered to Muscat; Colonel Frederic Goldsmid'...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding accounts of the situation in Persia, and expressing regrets over the lack of prompt action by the Government (of Persia) which prevented sufficient grain being brought into the country which could have prevented the great misery there now. The letter also reports on Afghanistan...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the appointments of Captain Miles, formerly in Aden, to the post at Gwadur [Gwadar] and Captain Charles Grant, formerly on the Arab coast, as Second Assistant at Bushire, but with instructions to stop at Gwadur and take charge there until Captain Miles arrives. The letter also...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding affairs within Wahhabi territory including Turkish involvement and there need of a conclusion to the situation, the sickness that has affected their force, and rumours that Abdoolla [Abdulla ibn Faisal ibn Turki al Sa'ud] has been killed. The letter goes on to discuss the annou...
