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491. Mss Eur F126/36-47

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36-47
Title:
Correspondence and Papers relating to Lewis Pelly's role as Political Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The papers and correspondence contained within this series all relate to Lewis Pelly's duties and responsibilities as Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the correspondence is primarily between officials within the Government of Bombay and Government of India; James Charles Edwards, the Unco...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1862-1874
Extent:

12 files (1082 folios)

492. Mss Eur F126/36, f 1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 1
Title:
Cover Page entitled 'Persian Gulf'
Scope & Content:
The original cover page to the file which has the phrase 'Persian Gulf' written across it in Pelly's handwriting.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 folio

493. Mss Eur F126/36, f 8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 8
Title:
Draft letter from Pelly dated 5 August requesting permission to return to Bushire from England via Persia and Teheran [Tehran] rather than Bombay
Scope & Content:
Letter drafted by Pelly whilst at St James Club, London requesting permission to return to Bushire via Teheran [Tehran] in order to discuss matters relating to the Telegraph Line at the Court of Persia
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 folio

494. Mss Eur F126/36, f 16

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 16
Title:
Letter from Pelly regarding his return to Bushire and arrangements to send two Persian Cats to England
Scope & Content:
Letter from Pelly to the officer in charge at Bushire regarding his intention to return to Bushire via Russia and Tehran and requesting the officer meet Pelly along the Shiraz road. A postscript to the letter gives instructions to send one white and one tortoise shell Persian cat to Mrs Brooke ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Aug 1868
Extent:
1 folio

495. Mss Eur F126/36, f 17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 17
Title:
Handwritten draft by Pelly of Political Department letter No. 63
Scope & Content:
Letter from Pelly citing a letter received by a local Sheik [Shaikh] who wishes to meet with him when he calls at Bassidore (British Naval Base on Qeshm Island) to further the Sheik's territory's friendship with the British Government.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1863
Extent:
1 folio

496. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 2-3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 2-3
Title:
Letter from Pelly regarding a journal of his travels through Afghanistan that may be of interest to the Viceroy of India
Scope & Content:
The letter summarizes the journal kept by Pelly when travelling through Afghanistan on government duty in 1860, stating that it is based on personal observations and also includes letters Pelly wrote to Lord Canning (Charles John Canning) which may be of interest or relevance.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
07 May 1869
Extent:
2 folios

497. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 4-5

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 4-5
Title:
Notes from Pelly to his Excellency the Governor of Bombay regarding the use of Munshees and his own position as Political Resident at Bushire
Scope & Content:
The notes by Pelly document occasions where the lead munshee has represented the British Government at the Muscat Court, the practicalities of having someone who knows Persian thoroughly and understands local affairs, and the difficulty in undertaking orders from the Foreign Office in a residency...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
2 folios

498. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 6-7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 6-7
Title:
Memo from Pelly on the purchase of a Shule for use in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The handwritten memo gives details on the Shule, including the impressions of Captain Osborn and Captain Warner, her cost-effectiveness in terms of sailing power and coal and the arrangements that would need to be made in order to purchase her.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:

2 folios

499. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 9-12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 9-12
Title:
Draft letter from Pelly regarding affairs in Muscat and Bushire
Scope & Content:
Draft letter in pencil from Pelly to 'his excellency' (most likely the governor of Bombay) regarding his visits to Muscat, the progression of the Telegraph Station at Jashk [Jask], a misunderstanding Colonel Disbrowe had which needed to be resolved by Pelly and other matters in Muscat and Bushir...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
4 folios

500. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 13-15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 13-15
Title:
Memorandum by Pelly on the development of Steam and Telegraph Communications and their impact on the Political Residency in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The memo gives Pelly's thoughts on the role of the Persian Gulf Residency in the suppression of the Slave Trade and Piracy and also in the development of Trade. Pelly goes on to give his thoughts on Bushire as the location for the Political Residency, including the unsuitability of its locatio...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
3 folios