Letter regarding Pelly's decisive actions against the Wahabees [Wahhabi] and proceedings at Bahrein [Bahrain] along with the effect they are having on Bombay pearl merchants. The letter goes on to discuss Fysul [Faisal ibn Turki al Sa'ud]'s death and the improved political position of Syed Thow...
Letter informing Hojel that the Home Government have sanctioned the two assistantships in the Persian Gulf and advising him to think carefully before accepting a permanent appointment in the Gulf rather than remaining in Bombay. The letter goes on to discuss the assistantships and advising tha...
Letter from Robert Brown, Alexandra Hotel, Matheran to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the benefits Brown is finding to his health from the air at Matheran. The letter proceeds by discussing an extract that appeared in the Sindian which Brown believes Captain George Andrew Atkinson gave to them; and rumours that Syud Azam bin Ghes [Azzan bin Qais] and his ministe...
Letter from Abraham Nickson Hojel, Bombay to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding a recent conversation Hojel had with Sir Bartle Frere (Governor of Bombay) about the possibility of his being appointed to Bushire, a visit from Pelly's brother Augustus and news from Mrs Pelly (either Jane Billing Pelly or Deborah Morris Pelly both née Morris and sisters of Hoj...
Letter regarding Pelly's vindication of his recent proceedings following the censure of the Government of India and the Government's letter arriving in Simla along with the Governor of Bombay (Sir Henry Bartle Frere)'s support on him in the matter. The letter goes on to discuss the financial cr...
Letter from Abraham Hojel Nickson, Bombay to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Hojel's acceptance of the position of Residency surgeon and the lack of news or information regarding his commencing the position since then. The letter also mentions his wife Kitty's (Catherine Francis Hojel) journey home and the financial situation in Bombay.
Letter from Abraham Hojel Nickson, Bombay to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Hojel's having received confirmation of his position as Residency Surgeon and that the medical authorities are refusing to let him leave as they cannot replace him. The letter also discusses Hojel's intention of travelling to Poona [Pune] to thank the Governor of Bombay for th...
Letter from Austen Henry Layard, Foreign Office to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Pelly's letter and memorandum on telegraphs; the inaccuracies in William Gifford Palgrave's account of his travels; the abolition of the Indian Navy; and Lord Stanley (Edward Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby)'s appointment to succeed Lord Clarendon (George Villiers, 4th Earl of Clare...
Letter from George T Robinson, Bombay to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding Mr Miller, formerly in command of the Clyde, and his disregard of orders relating to a voyage to Muscat. The letter also refers to the Dalhousie and the difficulties in obtaining good quality crew and commanders.