Letter regarding Pelly's vindication of his recent proceedings following the censure of the Government of India and the Government's letter arriving in Simla along with the Governor of Bombay (Sir Henry Bartle Frere)'s support on him in the matter. The letter goes on to discuss the financial cr...
Letter from Abraham Nickson Hojel, Bombay to Edward Hope Percival, Private Secretary to the Governor of Bombay
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Letter informing Percival that should the Governor of Bombay be willing to appoint him as Residency Surgeon he would gladly go to the Persian Gulf, with the hope of obtaining one of the Assistanship positions later should they be sanctioned. The letter notes however that in taking up the positio...
Letter from George T Robinson, Office of the Superintendent of Marine, Bombay to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter informing Pelly of the gunboat Hugh Rose's departure for Gwadur [Gwadar] and of Dalhousie's presence in the area. The letter also discusses the availability of coal for the Gulf and the proposal that it be kept at Bassidore until matters at Muscat calm down.
Letter from Abraham Hojel Nickson, Bombay to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Hojel's acceptance of the position of Residency surgeon and the lack of news or information regarding his commencing the position since then. The letter also mentions his wife Kitty's (Catherine Francis Hojel) journey home and the financial situation in Bombay.
Letter from Abraham Hojel Nickson, Bombay to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Hojel's having received confirmation of his position as Residency Surgeon and that the medical authorities are refusing to let him leave as they cannot replace him. The letter also discusses Hojel's intention of travelling to Poona [Pune] to thank the Governor of Bombay for th...
Letter regarding Pelly's decisive actions against the Wahabees [Wahhabi] and proceedings at Bahrein [Bahrain] along with the effect they are having on Bombay pearl merchants. The letter goes on to discuss Fysul [Faisal ibn Turki al Sa'ud]'s death and the improved political position of Syed Thow...
Letter from Austen Henry Layard, Foreign Office to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Pelly's letter and memorandum on telegraphs; the inaccuracies in William Gifford Palgrave's account of his travels; the abolition of the Indian Navy; and Lord Stanley (Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby)'s appointment to succeed Lord Clarendon (George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clare...
Letter from George T Robinson, Bombay to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Mr Miller, formerly in command of the Clyde, and his disregard of orders relating to a voyage to Muscat. The letter also refers to the Dalhousie and the difficulties in obtaining good quality crew and commanders.
Letter from Patrick Ryan, Poona [Puna] to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Pelly's report on his journey to Riyadh which is now with the printers and the Governor of Bombay's desire that references to William Gifford Palgrave's journey be expunged from the report. The letter also refers to the life-like pictures and interview with the ruler of Najd (...
Letter informing Hojel that the Home Government have sanctioned the two assistantships in the Persian Gulf and advising him to think carefully before accepting a permanent appointment in the Gulf rather than remaining in Bombay. The letter goes on to discuss the assistantships and advising tha...
