Two folios of a letter, in General John Jacob's handwriting regarding the potential impact of another war with Russia, the importance of Kurdistan's position with regard to such a war and the possible involvement of Persia. The letter also discusses the importance of retaining Bushire and Jacob'...
Pencil note written by John Jacob regarding an article on the Sind Irregular Horse in Home News which contains a number of 'great mistakes' and clarifying the names and dates of the unit commanders, many of which are incorrect.
Letters from Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, and other members of the Frere family
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Correspondence to Lewis Pelly from Sir Bartle Frere, his wife Lady Catherine Frere, his niece Constance Eliza Frere and his brother William Edward Frere. The correspondence with Sir Bartle Frere primarily discusses matters in India, the Gulf and Tehran and includes discussions on telegraphs, mi...
Envelope of a letter from Sir Bartle Frere, with wax seal. The original letter is not enclosed, the postmark on the envelope suggests the letter was sent 1 January 1869.
Letter written by Sir Bartle Frere whilst in Camp near [Oomuscote?] regarding the fugitive rebels from Hindostan [Hindustan] and Central India who have been making their way to Joudpoor where Frere expects they will be harboured, and regarding the actions he hopes to be able to take against them.
Letter expressing the hope that Pelly has fair weather for his voyage to Bombay; giving news of various friends including Sir George Clerk and Sir Robert Napier and of new arrivals including Colonel and Mrs Norman; the weather including an acount of the recent gales and her fears over their vess...
Letter from Constance E Frere, Attamout to Lewis Pelly
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Letter written on behalf of her father, William Edward Frere, thanking Pelly for his note and expressing their hopes that they will see him on Tuesday and that he will approve of the Turcoman Debonair (Rug).
Letter from Sir Bartle Frere, Mahabuleshwar to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Lady Frere's journey home to England and boxes of coins and fragments of pottery which Pelly had sent to the Freres. The letter also discusses Captain Jones's return; Mansfield's work on the Mekran Telegraph Line and his request to visit Bushire which Frere believes would be us...