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441. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 180-183

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 180-183
Title:
Letter from Henry Green, Khelat [Kalat] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's view of Central Asia and referring him to a letter to Lord Palmerston published in the blue book (the record of official correspondence published for the information of the British Government). The letter goes on to discuss the movements of the Persian Army in Meshed; ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

442. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 184-197

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 184-197
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the welfare of the English people and his opinions on the Church (of England) and its teaching. Also discussed are the news of Jacob having been proposed to take Sir James Outram's place on the Council of India and a letter he has received from William Lockyer Merewether. Enclo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Aug 1858
Extent:
14 folios

443. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 198-203

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 198-203
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Coleshill, Warwickshire to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter enquiring whether Pelly has been before the Commission on the reorganisation of the Indian Army which Merewether had been called to appear before and enquiring, if Pelly has been, as to the nature of the examination of the Commission. The letter also discusses Bartle Frere's proceedings...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

444. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the deteriorating condition of Jacob's eyesight; his response to recent accusations made against him and his decision to remove himself from the Persian medal rolls. The letter also informs Pelly of his intention of sending him copies of his order regarding the Persian War and r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1858
Extent:
29 folios

445. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 233-237

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 233-237
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter informing Pelly that he is unwell and has gone blind and asking him to look at an enclosed letter from Widdicombe. The letter from Widdicombe is no longer enclosed, however there is an enclosed letter, with duplicate copy, from Jacob to the editor of TheTimes, 19 August 1858, written in...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

446. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 238-240

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 238-240
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Coleshill, Warwickshire to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an article written by Pelly for the Daily News; Merewether's forthcoming appearance before the Committee (Commission on the re-organisation of the Indian Army) and his concerns about the knowledge and understanding of the individuals appointed to it.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Aug 1858
Extent:
3 folios

447. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 241-244

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 241-244
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an extract of a letter from Jacob to Henry Green which was published in the Spectator 3 July 1858 and of the remarks that accompanied the letter, which Jacob objects to. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of a letter from John Jacob to Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, 22 August 1...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1858
Extent:
4 folios

448. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding information on Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere and the proceeedings of the Sind Irregular Horse which Pelly had requested; his experiences with the commission (on the re-organisation of the Indian Army); and his beliefs on their intentions for governing India. The letter conclude...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

449. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 251-252

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 251-252
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Coleshill, Warwickshire to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter requesting Pelly return a report on proceedings in Hindustan which Merewether had written for John Jacob, along with some accompanying correspondence relating to it from Jacob and Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere. The letter also informs Pelly of the birth of his son (Edward Marsh Merewethe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Sep 1858
Extent:
2 folios

450. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 253-254

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 253-254
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Coleshill, Warwickshire to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's decision to return to India and expressing his concerns for Pelly's health and ongoing recovery with such a decision.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Sep 1858
Extent:
2 folios