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761. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 43-46

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 43-46
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding affairs in Oman and Muscat and their current state of confusion, including Merewether's thoughts on Syed Nazir [Nazir bin Thuwaini] and Syed Torkee [Turki bin Said] as candidates for the Sultanship and their popularity with the people, as well as the lack of policy by the suprem...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 May 1869
Extent:
4 folios

762. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 49-52

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 49-52
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the satisfactory state of affairs in the Gulf and suggestions made to William McKinnon to link of the Busreh [Basra] and Aden line of steamers with the Gulf through Bunder Abbass [Bandar Abbas]. The letter also relays news from home, reporting on opposition attempts to remove D...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Jul 1869
Extent:
4 folios

763. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 62-63

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 62-63
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Camp Oomeerkote [Umarkot] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Merewether's delight on receiving the Government notifications and seeing how well Pelly's labours had been appreciated in both Bombay and Calcutta, as well as giving his thoughts on Sir Seymour Fitzgerald (Governor of Bombay) and Lord Mayo (Viceroy of India). The letter goes o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Feb 1870
Extent:
2 folios

764. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 64-65

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 64-65
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding trade in the Persian Gulf and Merewether's belief that its growth is still in its infancy and that there will be even larger developments in the coming years; and a report written by Pelly on Oman affairs which it is hoped will enable the Government in Calcutta to decide what ap...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 May 1870
Extent:
2 folios

765. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 68-70

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 68-70
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the continued unsettled state of Muscat affairs, its effect on Trade and relations on the Mekran Coast; and affairs in Gwadur [Gwadar] including the possibility of a Coup d'Etat to overthrow the current Wali, and concerns for Major Edward Charles Ross's position there should tha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Aug 1870
Extent:
3 folios

766. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 75-76

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 75-76
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Merewether's decision to arrange Gwadur [Gwadar] affairs directly with Edward Charles Ross in order to avoid 'a long and nasty business' and asking to inform him if any matters relating to the affair have been omitted. The letter also discusses Sir John Lawrence's policy with r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Nov 1870
Extent:
2 folios

767. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 81-84

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 81-84
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the sudden arrival of the hot weather in Sind having forced Merewether to halt his tour and return to Kurrachee [Karachi]. The letter goes on to describe in detail his meeting with Mr Robert Davies including his first impressions of the new Governor of Punjab who he believes wi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Apr 1871
Extent:
4 folios

768. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 85-88

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 85-88
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the Government (of India) having finally taken a decision on the business with Colonel Robert Phayre, in which the Colonel will be requested to vacate the appointment. The letter goes on to report on Edward Charles Ross having been ordered to Muscat; Colonel Frederic Goldsmid'...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 May 1871
Extent:
4 folios

769. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 89-90

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 89-90
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding accounts of the situation in Persia, and expressing regrets over the lack of prompt action by the Government (of Persia) which prevented sufficient grain being brought into the country which could have prevented the great misery there now. The letter also reports on Afghanistan...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jun 1871
Extent:
2 folios

770. Mss Eur F126/3, ff 95-96

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/3, ff 95-96
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Merewether's hopes that the difficult season that has been experienced in the Gulf, and the troubles Magpie and Bullfinch have had to contend with will help to raise awareness within the Admiralty and the Government of India of the need for the correct types of vessels for the c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Oct 1871
Extent:
2 folios