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31. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 172-175

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 172-175
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

32. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 176-179

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 176-179
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Jacob's vision for the standard and examination requirements of young men being recruited to India and his concerns over the attitude of some of the Individuals being appointed there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

33. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 180-183

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 180-183
Title:
Letter from Henry Green, Khelat [Kalat] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's view of Central Asia and referring him to a letter to Lord Palmerston published in the blue book (the record of official correspondence published for the information of the British Government). The letter goes on to discuss the movements of the Persian Army in Meshed; ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

34. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 184-197

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 184-197
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the welfare of the English people and his opinions on the Church (of England) and its teaching. Also discussed are the news of Jacob having been proposed to take Sir James Outram's place on the Council of India and a letter he has received from William Lockyer Merewether. Enclo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Aug 1858
Extent:
14 folios

35. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 198-203

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 198-203
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Coleshill, Warwickshire to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter enquiring whether Pelly has been before the Commission on the reorganisation of the Indian Army which Merewether had been called to appear before and enquiring, if Pelly has been, as to the nature of the examination of the Commission. The letter also discusses Bartle Frere's proceedings...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

36. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the deteriorating condition of Jacob's eyesight; his response to recent accusations made against him and his decision to remove himself from the Persian medal rolls. The letter also informs Pelly of his intention of sending him copies of his order regarding the Persian War and r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1858
Extent:
29 folios

37. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 233-237

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 233-237
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter informing Pelly that he is unwell and has gone blind and asking him to look at an enclosed letter from Widdicombe. The letter from Widdicombe is no longer enclosed, however there is an enclosed letter, with duplicate copy, from Jacob to the editor of TheTimes, 19 August 1858, written in...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

38. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 238-240

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 238-240
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Coleshill, Warwickshire to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an article written by Pelly for the Daily News; Merewether's forthcoming appearance before the Committee (Commission on the re-organisation of the Indian Army) and his concerns about the knowledge and understanding of the individuals appointed to it.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Aug 1858
Extent:
3 folios

39. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 241-244

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 241-244
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an extract of a letter from Jacob to Henry Green which was published in the Spectator 3 July 1858 and of the remarks that accompanied the letter, which Jacob objects to. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of a letter from John Jacob to Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, 22 August 1...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1858
Extent:
4 folios

40. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding information on Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere and the proceeedings of the Sind Irregular Horse which Pelly had requested; his experiences with the commission (on the re-organisation of the Indian Army); and his beliefs on their intentions for governing India. The letter conclude...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

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