Letter regarding Pelly's decisive actions against the Wahabees [Wahhabi] and proceedings at Bahrein [Bahrain] along with the effect they are having on Bombay pearl merchants. The letter goes on to discuss Fysul [Faisal ibn Turki al Sa'ud]'s death and the improved political position of Syed Thow...
Letter from Austen Henry Layard, Foreign Office to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Pelly's letter and memorandum on telegraphs; the inaccuracies in William Gifford Palgrave's account of his travels; the abolition of the Indian Navy; and Lord Stanley (Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby)'s appointment to succeed Lord Clarendon (George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clare...
Letter from George T Robinson, Bombay to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Mr Miller, formerly in command of the Clyde, and his disregard of orders relating to a voyage to Muscat. The letter also refers to the Dalhousie and the difficulties in obtaining good quality crew and commanders.
Letter from Patrick Ryan, Poona [Puna] to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Pelly's report on his journey to Riyadh which is now with the printers and the Governor of Bombay's desire that references to William Gifford Palgrave's journey be expunged from the report. The letter also refers to the life-like pictures and interview with the ruler of Najd (...
Letter informing Hojel that the Home Government have sanctioned the two assistantships in the Persian Gulf and advising him to think carefully before accepting a permanent appointment in the Gulf rather than remaining in Bombay. The letter goes on to discuss the assistantships and advising tha...
Letter from Patrick Ryan, Poona [Puna] to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter enclosing a complete copy of Pelly's journal of his journey through Afghanistan (no longer enclosed) and stating the need for a map to accompany it. The letter also gives news from Muscat which was brought by Mahomed Baukr Khan [Muḥammad Bakr Khan]
Letter from Robert Brown, Alexandra Hotel, Matheran to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the benefits Brown is finding to his health from the air at Matheran. The letter proceeds by discussing an extract that appeared in the Sindian which Brown believes Captain George Andrew Atkinson gave to them; and rumours that Syud Azam bin Ghes [Azzan bin Qais] and his ministe...
Letter from Robert Brown, Matheran to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Brown's attempts to meet with the Governor of Bombay (Sir Bartle Frere); the destruction of a fort in Bahrein [Bahrain] and Muscat affairs.
