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21. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 68-70

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 68-70
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Aug 1870
Extent:
3 folios

22. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 71-74

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 71-74
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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 ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Oct 1870
Extent:
4 folios

23. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 75-76

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 75-76
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Nov 1870
Extent:
2 folios

24. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 77-80

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 77-80
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Charbua Ghat, opposite Mittunhkote [Mithan Koat] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Feb 1871
Extent:
4 folios

25. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 81-84

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 81-84
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Apr 1871
Extent:
4 folios

26. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 85-88

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 85-88
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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'...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 May 1871
Extent:
4 folios

27. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 89-90

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 89-90
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jun 1871
Extent:
2 folios

28. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 91-92

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 91-92
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Jul 1871
Extent:
2 folios

29. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 93-94

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 93-94
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1871
Extent:
2 folios

30. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 95-96

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 95-96
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Merewether's hopes that the difficult season that has been experienced in the Gulf, and the troubles Magpie and Bullfinch have had to contend with will help to raise awareness within the Admiralty and the Government of India of the need for the correct types of vessels for the c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Oct 1871
Extent:
2 folios

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