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1311. Mss Eur F126/70, f 95 1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, f 95 1
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, 29 Chowringhee, Calcutta to the Post Master, Calcutta
Scope & Content:
Note requesting that all mail be sent to him at 20 Chowringhee, Calcutta.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Oct 1874
Extent:
1 folio

1312. Mss Eur F126/70, f 95 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, f 95 2
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, 29 Chowringhee, Calcutta to Colonel William Carnell
Scope & Content:
Commencement of a letter, crossed out with a note over the top stating that the full letter was entered into a new letter book. The opening paragraphs of the letter discuss Pelly extending his stay in Calcutta to await Lord Northbrook [Thomas George Baring]; his intention to then visit Ulwur [A...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Oct 1874
Extent:
1 folio

1313. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 3-4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 3-4
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Ajmer to Donald Robertson
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Robertson's recent illness which has caused him to have to leave Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and finding an appointment which would be more agreeable for his health. The letter also discusses the Government's decision to employ officers to handle boundary settlement disputes.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1314. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 5v-6

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 5v-6
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to James Dawson Macdonald
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Macdonald considering retiring; the approval of a grant from the Government towards the construction of Macdonald's church and Pelly's hopes of seeing him again before he retires.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1315. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 6v-7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 6v-7
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Captain Charles William Burton
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the rapid rate of recent changes in Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and Pelly's intention of meeting the Maharaja of Bickanere [Bīkāner] in the autumn. The letter also discusses the news that a large proportion of complaints and Thakoor [Thakur]'s cases are finally satisfactorily settled.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1316. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 7v-8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 7v-8
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Leslie Saunders
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the recent heavy rain in Ajmer and the condition of the roads as a consequence. The letter also discusses a request to William Arden Crommelin for payment for the Ajmer fort wall and looking into repairing the [water] tank at Happy Valley for use as a Soldier's bath.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1317. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 8v-9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 8v-9
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Dr William Wilson Hunter
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Dr Hunter's intention to visit Rajpootana [Rājasthān] during the cold season and detailing the arrangements to be made by Pelly during his stay, his itinerary including visits to the towns of Pallee [Pāli], Jodhpore [Jodhpur], Saumbhur [Sambhar] Lake, Jeypore [Jaipur] and Bhurtp...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1318. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 9v-10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 9v-10
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the vacant Governorship of Mayo College and recommending William Muir Sr for the position but also suggesting Major Charles Bean Euan Smith and Oliver Beauchamp Coventry St. John, who was ultimately appointed to the post, as well as proposing that the position should be an offic...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1319. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 10v-11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 10v-11
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison
Scope & Content:
Letter returning papers from the Chief of Bhaddour [Bhadār] and enclosing a letter on the subject from Captain Charles William Burton as well as giving his own thoughts on a curious case of 'the grossest social follies and religious superstition'. Neither the papers, nor the letter from Captain...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1320. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 12v-13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 12v-13
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to the Captain Sydney Long Jacob
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Jacob's desire to be reappointed to Deolee [Deoli] or Erinpoore [Erinpura] and Pelly's response that he is unable to assist him as there are others who would be more deserving of a promotion.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios