Letter from William Merewether, Khoob near Kusmoor [Kusmaur], to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Pelly's route to Kelat [Kalat], recommending the shortest routes to Jacobabad and making arrangements for telegraphs to await him en route. The letter also discusses Merewether's work and his hope of being back at Jacobabad by 20 December.
Letter from Henry Green, Camp Bagh, to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding matters at Khelat [Kalat]; the Governor-General's visit; Political allegiences in the area; the finances of India; and questions over how long Dost Mahomed [Dost Mohammad Khan] will live.
Letter from William Merewether, [Hienjhur?] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding correspondence from the Governor-General containing instructions for Pelly which keeps missing him; and expressing his regret that Pelly could not come to Jacobabad. The letter also discusses the reductions in the military forces at Sind.
Letter from William Merewether, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Pelly's safe arrival in Kurrachee [Karachi] and forwarding letters for him from Lord Canning. The letter also contains what Merewether considers the 'heartbreaking' proceedings in Sind with the cavalry.
Letter from William Merewether, On the Indus to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Merewether's meeting with the Governor of Bombay (Sir George Clerk), which Henry Green accompanied him on, and his disappointment that the Governor was not able to see the Sind military first hand as well as discussing his negotiations with the Governor and the Council in Chief ...
Letter from William Merewether, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding news from Kandahar, including of Mahomed Ameer Khan [Mohammad Amir Khan]'s tyranny. The letter also discusses a request from Pelly for some rifles, describing the differing types that are available, along with descriptions of the damage some of them can cause; the new furlough ...
Two folios of a letter, in General John Jacob's handwriting regarding the potential impact of another war with Russia, the importance of Kurdistan's position with regard to such a war and the possible involvement of Persia. The letter also discusses the importance of retaining Bushire and Jacob'...
Pencil note written by John Jacob regarding an article on the Sind Irregular Horse in Home News which contains a number of 'great mistakes' and clarifying the names and dates of the unit commanders, many of which are incorrect.
Letters from Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, and other members of the Frere family
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Correspondence to Lewis Pelly from Sir Bartle Frere, his wife Lady Catherine Frere, his niece Constance Eliza Frere and his brother William Edward Frere. The correspondence with Sir Bartle Frere primarily discusses matters in India, the Gulf and Tehran and includes discussions on telegraphs, mi...
Envelope of a letter from Sir Bartle Frere, with wax seal. The original letter is not enclosed, the postmark on the envelope suggests the letter was sent 1 January 1869.
