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481. Mss Eur F126/33, ff 118-119

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/33, ff 118-119
Title:
Draft of a letter from Earl Canning, Viceroy of India to Sirdar Sultan Ahmed Khan, Governor of Herat
Scope & Content:
Draft letter in pencil, possibly written by Lewis Pelly for the Viceroy's approval, in response to a letter from Sirdar Sultan Ahmed Khan to the Viceroy which had been transmitted by Lewis Pelly. The letter thanking the Sirdar for his 'friendly sentiments' towards India and expressing his pleas...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1861
Extent:
2 folios

482. Mss Eur F126/33, ff 120-141

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/33, ff 120-141
Title:
Copies of entries from Lewis Pelly's journal of his Afghanistan trip
Scope & Content:
Copies of the entries from Lewis Pelly's Afghanistan journal covering the period 31 October 1860 to 16 November 1860 from his arrival at Herat until his arrival at Candahar [Kandahar]. Full copies of Pelly's journal can be seen in other files within this series, particularly Mss Eur F126/30 whic...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Sep 1864
Extent:
22 folios

483. Mss Eur F126/34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/34
Title:
Copies and Translations of letters in Persian sent to Lewis Pelly.
Scope & Content:
Letter containing a bundle of letters in Persian for Lewis Pelly's information. The letters are primarily between Persian and Afghani officials and include a forwarding letter from William Lockyer Merewether who initially received them. Many of the letters in Persian are written in an illegible ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Persian
Date Range:
1860
Extent:

1 file (12 folios)

484. Mss Eur F126/35

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/35
Title:
Memorandum by Lewis Pelly of his meeting with Mahomed Omar Khan, Governor of Bukwa [Bakwāh].
Scope & Content:
'Memo: relative to the proceedings of Mahomed Omar Khan Barucksye [Barakzai], Governor of Bukwa Bakwāh], in my regard'. The memorandum details Pelly's arrival in Keertah [Kirtah], in the plain of Bukwa; his immediate thoughts on the village and the abrupt entrance of the Khan. The memorandum g...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Nov 1860
Extent:

1 file (4 folios)

485. Mss Eur F126/36

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36
Title:
Drafts of letters and memoranda on Gulf affairs
Scope & Content:
The letters and memos give details of Pelly's duties and responsibilities as the Resident in the Persian Gulf. Information given includes indications of the time spent both at and away from the residency itself at Bushire; the role of the residency in suppressing piracy and promoting trade; and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:

1 file, 12 items, (29 folios)

486. Mss Eur F126/36, f 1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 1
Title:
Cover Page entitled 'Persian Gulf'
Scope & Content:
The original cover page to the file which has the phrase 'Persian Gulf' written across it in Pelly's handwriting.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 folio

487. Mss Eur F126/36, f 8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 8
Title:
Draft letter from Pelly dated 5 August requesting permission to return to Bushire from England via Persia and Teheran [Tehran] rather than Bombay
Scope & Content:
Letter drafted by Pelly whilst at St James Club, London requesting permission to return to Bushire via Teheran [Tehran] in order to discuss matters relating to the Telegraph Line at the Court of Persia
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1860s
Extent:
1 folio

488. Mss Eur F126/36, f 16

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 16
Title:
Letter from Pelly regarding his return to Bushire and arrangements to send two Persian Cats to England
Scope & Content:
Letter from Pelly to the officer in charge at Bushire regarding his intention to return to Bushire via Russia and Tehran and requesting the officer meet Pelly along the Shiraz road. A postscript to the letter gives instructions to send one white and one tortoise shell Persian cat to Mrs Brooke ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Aug 1868
Extent:
1 folio

489. Mss Eur F126/36, f 17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, f 17
Title:
Handwritten draft by Pelly of Political Department letter No. 63
Scope & Content:
Letter from Pelly citing a letter received by a local Sheik [Shaikh] who wishes to meet with him when he calls at Bassidore (British Naval Base on Qeshm Island) to further the Sheik's territory's friendship with the British Government.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Mar 1863
Extent:
1 folio

490. Mss Eur F126/36, ff 2-3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/36, ff 2-3
Title:
Letter from Pelly regarding a journal of his travels through Afghanistan that may be of interest to the Viceroy of India
Scope & Content:
The letter summarizes the journal kept by Pelly when travelling through Afghanistan on government duty in 1860, stating that it is based on personal observations and also includes letters Pelly wrote to Lord Canning (Charles John Canning) which may be of interest or relevance.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
07 May 1869
Extent:
2 folios