Clipping of a report from the Indian Daily News, recounting an event at which the Viceroy (Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Baron Lytton) was in attendance and detailing the speech that he gave regarding the state of India, including recent famines and his Viceroy's tour.
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...
Letter from William Merewether, [Hienjhur?] to Lewis Pelly
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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.
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.
Letter marked private which discusses people's opinions of the treaty Pelly and Sir Bartle obtained during their anti-slavery mission and Sir Bartle's concerns that people believed a treaty is all that is needed to suppress it. The letter goes on to discuss Frere's forthcoming meeting with Sir...
Letter from Juyjeeurendap Khoosbawass, Vauré Taub, Surat District to Sir Lewis Pelly, India
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Letter regarding papers and representations that he wished to make to Pelly in regard to a compensation claim, following injuries sustained during a riot in Baroda. The letter details the events of the riot which took place on 28 April 1875 and the circumstances by which he had been injured, as...
Pencil draft of part of an account providing a list of headings with sums of money assigned to them. The headings include: School, Races, Plate, Miscellaneous and Piano.
Envelope of a letter from Sir Bartle Frere, with wax seal. The original letter is not enclosed, the postmark on the envelope suggests the letter was sent 1 January 1869.
Letter thanking Pelly for his letter of 17 January [1873?] giving information on his whereabouts and of his brother [Sir Bartle Frere]'s health as well as asking Pelly if he will be visiting the Comoros Island and then coming on to Mauritius and reporting on his improved health since arriving th...