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431. Mss Eur F126/70, f 78v

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, f 78v
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, in camp to Captain James Cavan Berkeley
Scope & Content:
Letter congratulating Berkeley and his wife on the addition to their family and informing him of the movements of the camp and Grant-Duff's visit to Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and requesting that pay every attention to him during it.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Oct 1874
Extent:
2 folios

432. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 7v-8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 7v-8
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Leslie Saunders
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the recent heavy rain in Ajmer and the condition of the roads as a consequence. The letter also discusses a request to William Arden Crommelin for payment for the Ajmer fort wall and looking into repairing the [water] tank at Happy Valley for use as a Soldier's bath.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

433. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 10v-11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 10v-11
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison
Scope & Content:
Letter returning papers from the Chief of Bhaddour [Bhadār] and enclosing a letter on the subject from Captain Charles William Burton as well as giving his own thoughts on a curious case of 'the grossest social follies and religious superstition'. Neither the papers, nor the letter from Captain...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1874
Extent:
2 folios

434. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 33v-34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 33v-34
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Percy William Powlett
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding a pending question on change in the system of customs and whether it relates to salt specifically or is a more general question. The letter also asks if Powlett would be willing to act in Harrowlee [Hāraoti] should Berkeley return home as it could provide a useful sphere for h...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1874
Extent:
2 folios

435. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 34v-35

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 34v-35
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Sir Bartle Frere
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's letter being written on his behalf by a friend owing to his recent eyesight problems; his having asked the Chief's in Rajpootana [Rājasthān] to supply specimens and samples for a museum and the loss of (Britain's) character in many people in India's eyes owing to former ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Aug 1874
Extent:
2 folios

436. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 40v-41

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 40v-41
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to William Arden Crommelin
Scope & Content:
Letter enclosing a memorandum from a coachman and requesting reports from the Superintendent Engineer on the state of the road: The memorandum details the difficulties with the road between Erinpoora [Erinpura] and Sanderao and beyond and the damage being caused to carriages by the difficulties.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Aug 1874
Extent:
2 folios

437. Mss Eur F126/70, ff 46v-47

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/70, ff 46v-47
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to Percy William Powlett
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's intention to study all the states and Chiefs under his responsibility and the rumours that this has sparked. The letter goes on to discuss matters with the Maharajah of Bhurtpore [Bharatpur] and the Ulwa [Alwar] chief and requesting information on the protocol for visit...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Sep 1874
Extent:
2 folios

438. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 87-92

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 87-92
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Covering note enclosing further correspondence which may be of interest to Pelly. The note also suggests that the Leader may be interested in extracts of Jacob's letter to Frere on the recruitment of Beloochis [Baluchis]. Enclosed with the note is a letter from John Jacob to Bartle Frere, 22 Ap...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 May 1858
Extent:
6 folios

439. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 285-288

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 285-288
Title:
Letter from William Merewether, [Hienjhur?] to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding correspondence from the Governor-General containing instructions for Pelly which keeps missing him; and expressing his regret that Pelly could not come to Jacobabad. The letter also discusses the reductions in the military forces at Sind.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Dec 1860
Extent:
4 folios

440. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 306-307

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 306-307
Title:
Note written by John Jacob
Scope & Content:
Pencil note written by John Jacob regarding an article on the Sind Irregular Horse in Home News which contains a number of 'great mistakes' and clarifying the names and dates of the unit commanders, many of which are incorrect.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1858?
Extent:
2 folios