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1221. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 6v-7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 6v-7
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Captain Charles William Burton
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the rapid rate of recent changes in Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and Pelly's intention of meeting the Maharaja of Bickanere [Bīkāner] in the autumn. The letter also discusses the news that a large proportion of complaints and Thakoor [Thakur]'s cases are finally satisfactorily settled.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1222. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 7v-8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 7v-8
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Leslie Saunders
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the recent heavy rain in Ajmer and the condition of the roads as a consequence. The letter also discusses a request to William Arden Crommelin for payment for the Ajmer fort wall and looking into repairing the [water] tank at Happy Valley for use as a Soldier's bath.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1223. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 8v-9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 8v-9
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Dr William Wilson Hunter
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Dr Hunter's intention to visit Rajpootana [Rājasthān] during the cold season and detailing the arrangements to be made by Pelly during his stay, his itinerary including visits to the towns of Pallee [Pāli], Jodhpore [Jodhpur], Saumbhur [Sambhar] Lake, Jeypore [Jaipur] and Bhurtp...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1224. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 9v-10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 9v-10
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the vacant Governorship of Mayo College and recommending William Muir Sr for the position but also suggesting Major Charles Bean Euan Smith and Oliver Beauchamp Coventry St. John, who was ultimately appointed to the post, as well as proposing that the position should be an offic...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1225. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 10v-11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 10v-11
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison
Scope & Content:
Letter returning papers from the Chief of Bhaddour [Bhadār] and enclosing a letter on the subject from Captain Charles William Burton as well as giving his own thoughts on a curious case of 'the grossest social follies and religious superstition'. Neither the papers, nor the letter from Captain...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1226. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 12v-13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 12v-13
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to the Captain Sydney Long Jacob
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Jacob's desire to be reappointed to Deolee [Deoli] or Erinpoore [Erinpura] and Pelly's response that he is unable to assist him as there are others who would be more deserving of a promotion.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1227. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 14v-15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 14v-15
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to the Honourable Narayn Vasedes
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the safe arrivals of some mangoes and a dinner party Pelly held in their honour as many of his guests had never tasted a mango before. The letter goes on to discuss Pelly's reappointment to the legislative council, his role in Rajpootana [Rājasthān], the recent rainfall and hi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Aug 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1228. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 16v-17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 16v-17
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Narayn Vasedes
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's health, particularly his eyes and his fear that he may need a year away from tropical climates in order to rest them. The letter also discusses the recent rains and winds which Pelly is fed up with.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1229. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 17v-18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 17v-18
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Narayn Vasedes
Scope & Content:
Letter concerning two cases containing cars taken from a bust of Pelly which are en route to Bombay and informing Vasedes that he has instructed the delivery company to send them to him and asking that he accept one as a gift, look after the other which is in the larger case, and send the smalle...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Aug 1874
Extent:
2 folios

1230. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 18-19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 18-19
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Karsondas Madharadas
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding notification of the death of Narayn Vasedes and the concerns that Pelly had expressed on last seeing him regarding the proportions and weight of his house. The letter also expresses Pelly's condolences to Narayn's wife and sons and regarding letters sent to Narayn on the day o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Aug 1874
Extent:
2 folios