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1. Mss Eur F126/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1
Title:
'private letters from [John] Jacob, [Sir Henry] Green and [Sir William] Merewether while I was in England'
Scope & Content:
The correspondence focuses primarily on the work and lives of the individuals corresponding with Lewis Pelly, with a key emphasis on Sind where General John Jacob, Sir Henry Green and Sir William Lockyer Merewether were all appointed to for periods of their career. The correspondence itself co...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1854-1923
Extent:

1 file, 59 items (308 folios)

2. Mss Eur F126/1, f 308

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/1, f 308
Title:
Photograph of John Jacob
Scope & Content:
Image of John Jacob, undated and with no information about it being known.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1858?
Extent:
1 folio

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

Reference (shelfmark):
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

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

Reference (shelfmark):
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

8. 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

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

Reference (shelfmark):
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

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

Reference (shelfmark):
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

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