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Reference (shelfmark) Mss Eur F126/5

61. Mss Eur F126/59, ff 48-61

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, ff 48-61
Title:
Notes by Lewis Pelly on ceremonies of sun and fire worship
Scope & Content:
Brief notes written by Lewis Pelly, recording the lack of evidence of any practice of ceremonies based on sun or fire worship but highlighting some of the peoples in the region of Al Yamama [Al Yamāmah] who have names relating to the moon and stars. Enclosed with the notes is a report (folios 5...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1865
Extent:

14 folios

62. Mss Eur F126/59, ff 62-68

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, ff 62-68
Title:
Report describing the coastline from Al Katif [Al Qatif] to Koweit [Kuwait] and inland to Riyadh
Scope & Content:
Two draft copies of a report written by Lewis Pelly of the coastline from Al Katif [Al Qatif] to Koweit [Kuwait] and his journey onwards from there to Riyath [Riyath]. The report contains names and descriptions of key geographic areas and features travelled through en-route. The contents of thi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1865-1866
Extent:
7 folios

63. Mss Eur F126/59, ff 69-70

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, ff 69-70
Title:
Memorandum about Mohammed ibn Saood [Muhammad ibn Sa'ud]
Scope & Content:
Memorandum, written by Lewis Pelly, about Mohammed ibn Saood [Muhammad ibn Sa'ud] who was the first ruler to conquer all of the Nejd [Najd] territory, as well as the provinces of Al Ahsa [Al Hasa], Khatif [Al Qatif] and part of the Omman [Oman] Coast. The memorandum also discusses his successo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1865-1866
Extent:
2 folios

64. Mss Eur F126/59, ff 73-74

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, ff 73-74
Title:
Part of memorandum about Amir Faisul ibn Turki al Sa'ud of the Wahabees [Wahhabi]
Scope & Content:
Incomplete memorandum, written in pencil, regarding the tribute that Amir Faisaul ibn Turki al Sa'ud of the Wahabees [Wahhabi] pays to the Porte and the revenues he receives both in terms of money and horses as well as in military aid. The memorandum also refers to agreements with other tribes ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1865-1866
Extent:
2 folios

65. Mss Eur F126/59, ff 75-76

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, ff 75-76
Title:
Draft pencil sketches of Nejd [Najd] territory
Scope & Content:
The recto of folio 75 and the verso of folio 76 contain rough geographical pencil sketches. The first shows a particular area of Nejd [Najd] in relation to key villages and towns; the second appears to show a valley, or other similar geographic feature, with place names and travelling directions...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1865-1866
Extent:
2 folios