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71. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 32-33

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 32-33
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the situation in Beloochistan [Baluchistan] and Afghanistan including his thoughts on the new young Khan of Kelat [Kalat] (Mir Khudadad Khan). Also discussed are Jacob's thoughts on the British Government's attitude towards India, and his belief that the disturbances in Rajpoo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jan 1858
Extent:
2 folios

72. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 61-62

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 61-62
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding a widespread and violent rebellion which was prevented by Henry Green and concerns over future disturbances when Dost Mohamad Khan dies. The letter also discusses matters with his brother Herbert Jacob.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Mar 1858
Extent:
2 folios

73. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 63-76

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 63-76
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding attempts to encourage the British press to take up the question of the state of India; Jacob's letters to Sir Charles Trevalyan and Bartle Frere regarding enlisting Beloochis [Baluchis]; Herat having been abandoned 'to its fate' and Persia's possession of Laush Jorvaieen and Sei...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Apr 1858
Extent:
14 folios

74. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 77-84

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 77-84
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding his gladness at Pelly having recovered to full health and his delight at the work Pelly has been doing in England. The letter also includes an update on Henry Green's work and his intention to forward to Sir James Outram news of the Persians. Enclosed with the letter is a lett...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Apr 1858
Extent:
8 folios

75. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 85-86

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 85-86
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding an enclosed letter (no longer enclosed) provided as an update for Pelly on affairs in Jacobabad and Sind. A postscript to the letter discusses the decision by Major-General Henry Gee Roberts to put Conrad Owen in charge of pursuing the enemy from Kotah which resulted in comple...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Apr 1858
Extent:
2 folios

76. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 93-105

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, ff 93-105
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the Persian expedition and what Jacob views as the unjust treatment of Pelly and Henry Green. Also discussed are Jacob's fears of a forthcoming rebellion in Punjab and possible action by Russia. Pelly has written his observations and responses to Jacob's points over the top of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 May 1858
Extent:
13 folios

77. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 150-163

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 150-163
Title:
Note from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Note regarding the 'Bombay Editors' (possibly the editors of the Bombay Gazette) who have not been very nice about Jacob in their articles on the 'progress letters'. Enclosed with the note are copies of correspondence from Jacob to Bartle Frere and Sir James Outram: Letter from John Jacob, Jac...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jul 1858
Extent:
14 folios

78. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 168-171

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 168-171
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the matter of Major Frederick Goldsmid and discussing Pelly's anger with the Government over the affair and Jacob's opinions in favour of the Government's response. The letter also refers to an invitation from Mrs Bownie which Jacob has forwarded a copy of to Pelly.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Jul 1858
Extent:
4 folios

79. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 204-232
Title:
Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding the deteriorating condition of Jacob's eyesight; his response to recent accusations made against him and his decision to remove himself from the Persian medal rolls. The letter also informs Pelly of his intention of sending him copies of his order regarding the Persian War and r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Aug 1858
Extent:
29 folios

80. Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250

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Mss Eur F126/1, ff 245-250
Title:
Letter from William Lockyer Merewether to Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding information on Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere and the proceeedings of the Sind Irregular Horse which Pelly had requested; his experiences with the commission (on the re-organisation of the Indian Army); and his beliefs on their intentions for governing India. The letter conclude...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Aug 1858
Extent:
6 folios