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751. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 269-270

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 269-270
Title:
Letter from Malcolm Green, Camp Moostunes [Mustung?] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter enquring whether or not Pelly has returned to Tehran; discussing matters with the Shah and details of the route Pelly might be taking through India and Afghanistan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Nov 1860
Extent:
2 folios

752. Mss Eur F126/3, f 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, f 2
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Brief letter regarding a chance encounter with Pelly. The letter is dated 30 May, but no year is given, nor is there any information on where Merewether and Pelly are at the time.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1870
Extent:
1 folio

753. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 5-6

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 5-6
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter introducing Colonel Charles Herbert, who has been sent to Baghdad (as Officiating Political Agent, Turkish Arabia). Merewether believes the appointment to be a reward for Herbert's defence of Attock in 1848. The letter is dated 16 August, however as Colonel Herbert's appointment in Bagh...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1868
Extent:
2 folios

754. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 7-8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 7-8
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Aden to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the situation between Muscat and the Wahabees [Wahhabi], including Merewether's thoughts on the ruling family of the Wahabees and their relationships with the Beni-Boo-Ali [Bani Bu Ali] tribe. The letter also discusses the anticipated arrival of Sir Robert Napier; difficulties ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Nov [1865]
Extent:
2 folios

755. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 9-11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 9-11
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, [Borleajee?] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Syed Salim's [Said Salim II bin Thuwaini] exertions in Muscat, the Omanites selecting a new Sultan, the appearance of Torkee [Said Turki bin Said] as their favourite candidate, and the possibility of an opportunity to separate Zanzibar from Muscat and create a new treaty with Ab...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1867?
Extent:
3 folios

756. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 12-13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 12-13
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Aden to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding matters in Muscat including slave dealing in Soor [Sur] and the routes taken to ring slaves from the African Coast as well as Merewether's suggestions on how this trade could be stopped. The letter also reports that there has been no news from Hormuzd Rassam, but that Merewethe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Nov 1865
Extent:
2 folios

757. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 14-19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 14-19
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Aden to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding copies of Pelly's correspondence on Muscat which Patrick Ryan had forgotten to send to Merewether; and his hopes of catching up with Pelly in Bombay. The letter discusses in detail Merewether's views on the Muscat situation including the rumours that Sayed Salim [Said Salim II ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Apr 1866
Extent:
6 folios

758. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 26-30

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 26-30
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Mussourie [Mansuri] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding further happenings in Muscat; the loss of the Residency Steamer Berenice and attempts by the finance committee in Calcutta to take away steam vessels. The letter also includes an account of Sayyida Salme (known as Emily Ruete), sister of Majid bin Said of Zanzibar, including he...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jan 1867
Extent:
5 folios

759. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 31-34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 31-34
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Merewether having sent a Sailor called Brown who he hopes will be able to assist him in settling the Bahrein question satisfactorily. The letter goes on to enquire about the progress with the Mussendom [Musandam] to Augam [Hengām] telegraph line; the need for another line via A...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Aug 1868
Extent:
4 folios

760. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 35-40

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 35-40
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter congratulating Pelly on his settling of the Bunder Abbass [Bandar ‘Abbās] matter and informing Pelly that he has ordered copies of Edward Charles Ross's reports to be sent to him and asking for his thoughts on their worth or otherwise. The letter goes on to discuss the situation on the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Sep 1868
Extent:
6 folios