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431. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 113-116

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 113-116
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Dil Morad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's intention of 'moving' on the Persian War affair and enclosing a copy of the farewell orders which were not published in England, and discussing the gross injustice perceived by Jacob at individuals recommended by him for honors having been overlooked.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Jun 1858
Extent:
4 folios

432. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 118-119

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 118-119
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Note informing Pelly that there are letters en route to him and requesting he arrange for Smith, Elder & Co to make copies of them for William Lockyer Merewether.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Jun 1858
Extent:
2 folios

433. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 120-143

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 120-143
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's letters of 4, 6, 7, 12 and 14 June 1858 relating to his civil appointment and his disagreements with Colonel Frederick Goldsmid and cautioning Pelly to avoid reacting to the situation before discussing the possibility of Pelly either returning to India or remaining in En...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Jun 1858
Extent:
24 folios

434. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 144-145

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 144-145
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Note regarding a letter and several packets of correspondence which he sent on to both Pelly and to Smith, Elder & Co, in order to have the papers copied for William Lockyer Merewether. A postscript to the letter comments on Pelly's description of Jacob as 'unemployed' in one of Pelly's let...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jun 1858
Extent:
2 folios

435. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 146-149

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 146-149
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's decision to stay in England; the type and amount of work that Jacob is currently undertaking; the contents of Jacob's 'progress letters'; and the situation in Herat.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

436. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 150-163

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 150-163
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Note regarding the 'Bombay Editors' (possibly the editors of the Bombay Gazette) who have not been very nice about Jacob in their articles on the 'progress letters'. Enclosed with the note are copies of correspondence from Jacob to Bartle Frere and Sir James Outram: Letter from John Jacob, Jac...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jul 1858
Extent:
14 folios

437. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 164-167

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 164-167
Title:
Letter from Henry Green, Khelat [kalat] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Green's work in Khelat [Kalāt], his success in suppressing rebellions there thus far, the pressures on the people of Beloochistan [Baluchistan] to detach themselves from India, and the need to occupy Quetta before other forces do. The letter updates Pelly on news of the moveme...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

438. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 168-171

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 168-171
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the matter of Major Frederick Goldsmid and discussing Pelly's anger with the Government over the affair and Jacob's opinions in favour of the Government's response. The letter also refers to an invitation from Mrs Bownie which Jacob has forwarded a copy of to Pelly.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

439. 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

440. 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