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31. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 63-64

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 63-64
Title:
Letter from Charles Herbert, Baghdad, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding affairs in Muscat; Pelly's disappointment at not being able to go to England and Herbert's thoughts on the new Governor-General in Baghdad and his suitability for the role.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 May 1869
Extent:
2 folios

32. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 65-68

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 65-68
Title:
Letter from Alfred Cotton Way, Bassidore, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding affairs on the arab coast including a defensive treaty that the Chiefs of Ras-ool Khyma [Ra's al Khaymah], Ejman [Ajman] and Amulgavine [Umm al Qaywayn] have entered in to with the Chief of Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi]and investigating reports of new forts being built. The letter als...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Nov 1869
Extent:
4 folios

33. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 91-92

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 91-92
Title:
Letter from Charles Grant, Bahrein, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the behaviour of the crew of the bullfinch whilst in Bahrein which had caused some rows, Grant's concern that the rows may escalate owing to their drunken behaviour and his intention to go aboard the bullfinch to discuss the matter with Captain Charles Arthur Lodder. The lette...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Mar 1872
Extent:
2 folios

34. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 93-94

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 93-94
Title:
Letter from Charles Grant, Bahrein, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the death of a sailor (William Walton) on the bullfinch during a gale, and their desire to bury him on shore at Bahrein which Grant intends to approach the Sheikh for permission to do and to find a suitable plot of land once he receives approval from Pelly. The letter also dis...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Mar 1872
Extent:
2 folios

35. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 95-96

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 95-96
Title:
Letter from Edward Charles Ross, Muskat, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding a letter from the Government of India relating to Pelly's Bahrain mission of 1868 and Pelly's intention of visiting Muskat again in the near future. The letter goes on to mention the recent complications in Muskat and that peoples opinions on recent events are still conflicting...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Mar 1872
Extent:
2 folios

36. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 99-100

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 99-100
Title:
Letter from Charles Grant, Bahrein, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding a serious row on board the ships Lynn and Nimble. The row is described as being caused by a Scotch Man who had returned to his ship (the Nimble) in a state of mutiny and had put a pistol to the head of the first Lieutenant from the Lynn who had come aboard to deliver a letter. ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 May 1872
Extent:
2 folios

37. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 101-102

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 101-102
Title:
Letter from Charles Grant, Bahrein, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding a turkish ship which has been acquiring supplies at Bahrain and news of Pelly having gone to visit Shiraz. The letter also asks when he is likely to hear from the Government of Bombay regarding his letter requesting to be given the position of second assistant.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 May 1872
Extent:
2 folios

38. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 103-104

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 103-104
Title:
Letter from Charles Grant, Bahrein, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter reporting that the Turks at Kutuf [Qatif] are said to be suffering from fever and that there is also fever at Bahrein. The letter also reports that the Lynn has not returned to Bahrein and its whereabouts are unknown and that Mr McDougall is still in Bahrein.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 May 1872
Extent:
2 folios

39. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 105-108

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 105-108
Title:
Letter from Ronald Ferguson Thomson, Tehran, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the shortening of the journey to Tehran thanks to a new sailing route on the river Volga; further troubles with the Persian Foreign Agent at Bushire and the deplorable state of Tehran owing to fatal illnesses, famine and falling trade prices.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Jun 1872
Extent:
4 folios

40. Mss Eur F126/45, ff 109-110

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/45, ff 109-110
Title:
Letter from Edward Charles Ross, Muscat, to Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter giving news from Muscat including Toorkie [Said Turki]'s disgust at the amount of money paid to him by Barghash and a note from Dr John Kirk regarding the loss of his and Dr David Livingstone's kit and books owing to a cyclone.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Jun 1872
Extent:
2 folios