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81. Mss Eur F126/2, ff 50-51

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/2, ff 50-51
Title:
Sir Bartle Frere, India Office to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter marked private which discusses people's opinions of the treaty Pelly and Sir Bartle obtained during their anti-slavery mission and Sir Bartle's concerns that people believed a treaty is all that is needed to suppress it. The letter goes on to discuss Frere's forthcoming meeting with Sir...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jul 1873
Extent:

2 folios

82. Mss Eur F126/2, ff 52-53

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/2, ff 52-53
Title:
Lady Catherine Frere to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding a two volume work that her husband has just published about his uncle John Hookham Frere. The letter also discusses the state of health of the Prince of Wales and gives news of her children.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1874
Extent:

2 folios

83. Mss Eur F126/2, ff 54-57

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/2, ff 54-57
Title:
Catherine Frere, Wessil Lodge, Wimbledon to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter recounting Sir Bartle's reaction on hearing of Pelly's appointment in Baroda and relaying his thoughts on the difficult work ahead of Pelly. The letter also informs Pelly of William Edward Frere and his recent health problems as well as giving general news of the children.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Feb 1875
Extent:

4 folios

84. Mss Eur F126/2, ff 58-59

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/2, ff 58-59
Title:
Catherine Frere to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an article in the Daily News on the Indian Army in Sind and the make-up of its regiments. The letter also discusses Sir John Lawrence as the 'saviour of India' and news of her daughters.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1859?
Extent:

2 folios

85. Mss Eur F126/3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3
Title:
Correspondence from Sir William Lockyer Merewether, Commissioner in Sind to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
Letters from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly discussing affairs in the Persian Gulf, Muscat, Kelat [Kalāt], Afghanistan, India, Europe and Britain. Discussion on affairs in Muscat covers the period 1866 to 1872 and includes Syud Salem [Salim II bin Thuwaini]'s attempts to consolidate...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Nov 1865-08 May 1876
Extent:

1 file, 38 items (118 folios)

86. Mss Eur F126/3, f 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, f 2
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Brief letter regarding a chance encounter with Pelly. The letter is dated 30 May, but no year is given, nor is there any information on where Merewether and Pelly are at the time.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 folio

87. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 3-4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 3-4
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Part of a letter regarding the disgraceful way in which the Admiralty intend to replace the Indian Navy; the availability of vessels to support Pelly in the Persian Gulf; a visit from Sir Robert Cornelis Napier; and the need for a man-of-war and a troop of horse to support actions in the interio...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
? 1866
Extent:
2 folios

88. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 5-6

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 5-6
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter introducing Colonel Charles Herbert, who has been sent to Baghdad (as Officiating Political Agent, Turkish Arabia). Merewether believes the appointment to be a reward for Herbert's defence of Attock in 1848. The letter is dated 16 August, however as Colonel Herbert's appointment in Bagh...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1868
Extent:
2 folios

89. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 7-8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 7-8
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Aden to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the situation between Muscat and the Wahabees [Wahhabi], including Merewether's thoughts on the ruling family of the Wahabees and their relationships with the Beni-Boo-Ali [Bani Bu Ali] tribe. The letter also discusses the anticipated arrival of Sir Robert Napier; difficulties ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Nov [1865]
Extent:
2 folios

90. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 9-11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 9-11
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, [Borleajee?] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Syed Salim's [Said Salim II bin Thuwaini] exertions in Muscat, the Omanites selecting a new Sultan, the appearance of Torkee [Said Turki bin Said] as their favourite candidate, and the possibility of an opportunity to separate Zanzibar from Muscat and create a new treaty with Ab...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867?
Extent:
3 folios