Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding ongoing affairs in Kelat and detailing Major Robert Sandeman's actions with Merewether believes are 'destroying all confidence by the people of Beloochistan [Baluchistan] in our frontier' and breaking the country up into factions.
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
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Part of a letter regarding the disgraceful way in which the Admiralty intend to replace the Indian Navy; the availability of vessels to support Pelly in the Persian Gulf; a visit from Sir Robert Cornelis Napier; and the need for a man-of-war and a troop of horse to support actions in the interio...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter inviting Pelly to come and visit him if his health does not improve; and expressing his hopes that Lord Mayo, the new Viceroy, will be able to press for clearer policy with regard to Muscat. The letter goes on to discuss Syud Nusser's [Said Nasir bin Thuwaini] establishment at Gwadur [Gw...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Meeanie [Miāni] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter thanking Pelly for the reports he sent him and expressing his hopes that the Government will permit him to carry out his plans in regard to the Bahrein business, as well as suggesting that the Wahabees [Wahhabi] are likely to cause trouble again unless they are firmly dealt with. The let...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Kurrachee [Karachi] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding a Mr Shaw, whom Pelly had sent to Kurrachee [Karachi] to meet Merewether with a letter of introduction and giving his thoughts on him. The letter goes on to ask about Torkee [Said Turki bin Said al Sa'id]'s recent moves and give his thoughts on Torkee's claims and the situation...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Esgair Machynlleth, North Wales to Lewis Pelly
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Letter describing the scenery of his accomodation in Wales and giving news of his family. The letter goes on to discuss conversations Merewether had whilst in London with Lord de Gray and Lord Clarendon about the need for vessels of war in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea. Also mentioned in the l...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Camp Nurpoor [Nurpur], F Districts to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the priestly faction in Muscat, the supreme Government there and the need of a 'fair expression' from Oman of whom they would prefer to see as Sultan as well as the likelihood that the Viceroy would take the opportunity to resume the British Government's previous policy with Mus...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Camp Tarooshah [Tharu Shah] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding the likelihood of the Government (of Bombay) telling Colonel Herbert Disbrowe his presence at Muscat is not conducive to their interests; the Bahrain business and how it has proved the unwise decision to get rid of the Indian Navy, as well as the rumour that some new hybrid solu...
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether, Charbua Ghat, opposite Mittunhkote [Mithan Koat] to Lewis Pelly
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Letter regarding affairs in Kelat and a telegram from Sir Seymour Fitzgerald (Viceroy of India), concurring with Merewether's views and opinions on the matter and disapproving of Colonel Robert Phayre's policy and proceedings. The letter goes on to discuss a meeting Merewether is having with M...