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11. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 93-105

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 93-105
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the Persian expedition and what Jacob views as the unjust treatment of Pelly and Henry Green. Also discussed are Jacob's fears of a forthcoming rebellion in Punjab and possible action by Russia. Pelly has written his observations and responses to Jacob's points over the top of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 May 1858
Extent:
13 folios

12. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 150-163

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 150-163
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Note regarding the 'Bombay Editors' (possibly the editors of the Bombay Gazette) who have not been very nice about Jacob in their articles on the 'progress letters'. Enclosed with the note are copies of correspondence from Jacob to Bartle Frere and Sir James Outram: Letter from John Jacob, Jac...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jul 1858
Extent:
14 folios

13. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 168-171

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 168-171
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the matter of Major Frederick Goldsmid and discussing Pelly's anger with the Government over the affair and Jacob's opinions in favour of the Government's response. The letter also refers to an invitation from Mrs Bownie which Jacob has forwarded a copy of to Pelly.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

14. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the deteriorating condition of Jacob's eyesight; his response to recent accusations made against him and his decision to remove himself from the Persian medal rolls. The letter also informs Pelly of his intention of sending him copies of his order regarding the Persian War and r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1858
Extent:
29 folios

15. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding information on Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere and the proceeedings of the Sind Irregular Horse which Pelly had requested; his experiences with the commission (on the re-organisation of the Indian Army); and his beliefs on their intentions for governing India. The letter conclude...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios

16. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 300-303

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 300-303
Title:
Letter from William Merewether, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding news from Kandahar, including of Mahomed Ameer Khan [Mohammad Amir Khan]'s tyranny. The letter also discusses a request from Pelly for some rifles, describing the differing types that are available, along with descriptions of the damage some of them can cause; the new furlough ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Apr 1861
Extent:
4 folios

17. Mss Eur F126/1, f 117

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Mss Eur F126/1, f 117
Title:
Part of a letter by George William Macauley
Scope & Content:
Last folio of a letter from George William Macauley, possibly to General John Jacob, relating a journey which Macauley is undertaking in India and the need to travel through the hills if asked to return. Also referred to in the letter are instructions or orders which have not been received. The...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jun 1858
Extent:
1 folio

18. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 18-27

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 18-27
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter expressing his hopes that Pelly's return to England will improve his health; discussing his recent disagreement with Mr Murray; and informing Pelly of a recent meeting of local chiefs at Kelat [Kalāt] which went well. The letter refers to an enclosed letter to Lord Clarendon, which is n...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Jan 1858
Extent:
10 folios

19. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 28-31

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 28-31
Title:
Letter from Henry Green, Gundava to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the need for an advance to Quetta to prevent open rebellion and the value of having an English officer with the Khan of Kelat [Kalāt] to prevent him being dethroned by Hamed Azad Khan. The letter goes on to discuss Green's fears that Afghanistan and Beloochistan [Baluchistan] co...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Feb 1858
Extent:
4 folios

20. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 34-35

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 34-35
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Jacob's concerns over the state of the Indian Army and comparing it to how the Scinde Irregular Horse is run. The letter also informs Pelly that he has given one of Pelly's saddles to Lieutenant George William Macauley, and informing him how his horses are doing. The letter re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Jan 1858
Extent:
2 folios

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