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121. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 118-119

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 118-119
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Note informing Pelly that there are letters en route to him and requesting he arrange for Smith, Elder & Co to make copies of them for William Lockyer Merewether.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Jun 1858
Extent:
2 folios

122. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 144-145

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 144-145
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Note regarding a letter and several packets of correspondence which he sent on to both Pelly and to Smith, Elder & Co, in order to have the papers copied for William Lockyer Merewether. A postscript to the letter comments on Pelly's description of Jacob as 'unemployed' in one of Pelly's let...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jun 1858
Extent:
2 folios

123. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 146-149

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 146-149
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's decision to stay in England; the type and amount of work that Jacob is currently undertaking; the contents of Jacob's 'progress letters'; and the situation in Herat.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

124. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 172-175

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 172-175
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the downfall of the Native Indian Army and Jacob's concerns over the promotion of officers and regiments and corps. The letter also discusses Pelly's health, questions of religion, and Jacob's views on the church (Church of England).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

125. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 176-179

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 176-179
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Jacob's vision for the standard and examination requirements of young men being recruited to India and his concerns over the attitude of some of the Individuals being appointed there.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

126. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 184-197

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 184-197
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the welfare of the English people and his opinions on the Church (of England) and its teaching. Also discussed are the news of Jacob having been proposed to take Sir James Outram's place on the Council of India and a letter he has received from William Lockyer Merewether. Enclo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Aug 1858
Extent:
14 folios

127. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 233-237

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 233-237
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter informing Pelly that he is unwell and has gone blind and asking him to look at an enclosed letter from Widdicombe. The letter from Widdicombe is no longer enclosed, however there is an enclosed letter, with duplicate copy, from Jacob to the editor of TheTimes, 19 August 1858, written in...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

128. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 241-244

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 241-244
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an extract of a letter from Jacob to Henry Green which was published in the Spectator 3 July 1858 and of the remarks that accompanied the letter, which Jacob objects to. Enclosed with the letter is a copy of a letter from John Jacob to Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, 22 August 1...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1858
Extent:
4 folios

129. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 289-292

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 289-292
Title:
Letter from William Merewether, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's safe arrival in Kurrachee [Karachi] and forwarding letters for him from Lord Canning. The letter also contains what Merewether considers the 'heartbreaking' proceedings in Sind with the cavalry.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Dec 1860
Extent:
4 folios

130. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 304-305

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 304-305
Title:
Part of a letter written by John Jacob
Scope & Content:
Two folios of a letter, in General John Jacob's handwriting regarding the potential impact of another war with Russia, the importance of Kurdistan's position with regard to such a war and the possible involvement of Persia. The letter also discusses the importance of retaining Bushire and Jacob'...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1858?
Extent:
2 folios