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421. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 45-60

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 45-60
Title:
Letter from John Braithwaite Hardy to an unknown recipient
Scope & Content:
Letter containing Jacob's observations on news from the British papers including his concerns over the plans to establish a 'state church' (Church of England) in India. Also discussed are Lord Palmerston's policies towards the Indian Empire, which Jacob believes will bring the entire empire to ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1858
Extent:
16 folios

422. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 61-62

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 61-62
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding a widespread and violent rebellion which was prevented by Henry Green and concerns over future disturbances when Dost Mohamad Khan dies. The letter also discusses matters with his brother Herbert Jacob.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Mar 1858
Extent:
2 folios

423. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 63-76

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 63-76
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding attempts to encourage the British press to take up the question of the state of India; Jacob's letters to Sir Charles Trevalyan and Bartle Frere regarding enlisting Beloochis [Baluchis]; Herat having been abandoned 'to its fate' and Persia's possession of Laush Jorvaieen and Sei...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Apr 1858
Extent:
14 folios

424. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 77-84

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 77-84
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding his gladness at Pelly having recovered to full health and his delight at the work Pelly has been doing in England. The letter also includes an update on Henry Green's work and his intention to forward to Sir James Outram news of the Persians. Enclosed with the letter is a lett...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Apr 1858
Extent:
8 folios

425. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 85-86

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 85-86
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an enclosed letter (no longer enclosed) provided as an update for Pelly on affairs in Jacobabad and Sind. A postscript to the letter discusses the decision by Major-General Henry Gee Roberts to put Conrad Owen in charge of pursuing the enemy from Kotah which resulted in comple...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Apr 1858
Extent:
2 folios

426. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 87-92

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 87-92
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Covering note enclosing further correspondence which may be of interest to Pelly. The note also suggests that the Leader may be interested in extracts of Jacob's letter to Frere on the recruitment of Beloochis [Baluchis]. Enclosed with the note is a letter from John Jacob to Bartle Frere, 22 Ap...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 May 1858
Extent:
6 folios

427. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 93-105

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 93-105
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the Persian expedition and what Jacob views as the unjust treatment of Pelly and Henry Green. Also discussed are Jacob's fears of a forthcoming rebellion in Punjab and possible action by Russia. Pelly has written his observations and responses to Jacob's points over the top of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 May 1858
Extent:
13 folios

428. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 106-107

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 106-107
Title:
Letter from William Merewether, 37 York Terrace, London to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Merewether having missed a visit by Pelly and informing him of his forthcoming movements in order for them to arrange to meet up.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jun 1858
Extent:
2 folios

429. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 108-109

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 108-109
Title:
Letter from William Merewether, 37 York Terrace, London to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter continuing on from the letter of 2 June regarding his movements and arranging to meet up with Pelly. The letter also refers to an enclosed copy of a letter from John Jacob to Sir Charles Trevalyan (no longer enclosed) and concludes by discussing Merewether's ideas for the divisions in In...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jun 1858
Extent:
2 folios

430. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 110-112

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 110-112
Title:
Letter from William Merewether, York Terrace, London to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter enquiring if Merewether received copies of the letters John Jacob sent to Pelly and informing him that he had copies of all his letters from Jacob made and forwarded on to Pelly too. Also discussed are a missed opportunity to meet and discuss affairs and his travel plans for the forthco...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jun 1858
Extent:
3 folios