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1. Mss Eur F126/56

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56
Title:
Correspondence concerning arrangements regarding Lewis Pelly's visit to Riyadh
Scope & Content:
Correspondence to and from Lewis Pelly regarding arrangements for and during Lewis Pelly's journey to Riyadh. There are three main types of correspondence contained within the file: Firstly, correspondence between Lewis Pelly and Ameer Faysul ben Torky aul Saood [Amir Faisal ibn Turki Al-Sa'ud]...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jan 1865-12 Apr 1865
Extent:

1 file, 14 items (18 folios)

2. Mss Eur F126/56, f 3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 3
Title:
Letter from Edwin Dawes, HM Steamer Berenice, Bombay Marine to Colonel Lewis Pelly
Scope & Content:
Letter asking if Pelly might consider permitting him to join the expedition and offering his drawing and sketching abilities as a service for it.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Jan 1865
Extent:
1 folio

3. Mss Eur F126/56, f 4 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 4 2
Title:
Letter from Colonel Lewis Pelly, Koweit [Kuwait] to Captain Henry W Warner
Scope & Content:
Letter informing Captain Warner of Edwin Dawes's request to join his expedition to Riyar [Riyadh] and asking if Dawes can be spared.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1865
Extent:
1 folio

4. Mss Eur F126/56, f 5

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 5
Title:
Letter from Colonel Lewis Pelly, Koweit [Kuwait] to William Pears Johnstone
Scope & Content:
Letter informing Johnstone that although he cannot officially invite him to join the expedition to Riyath [Riyadh], he could come to Koweit [Kuwait] and then join them. The letter also advises Johnstone that Pelly is at that time unaware what his travel arrangements to Riyath will be, whether h...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Feb 1865
Extent:
1 folio

5. Mss Eur F126/56, f 4 1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 4 1
Title:
Letter from Colonel Lewis Pelly, Koweit [Kuwait] to Edwin Dawes, HM Steamer Berenice
Scope & Content:
Letter accepting Dawes's offer, on the condition of Captain Warner granting permission for Dawes to accompany him and informing him what equipment he would need to bring and when he would need to be ready to leave.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1865
Extent:
1 folio

6. Mss Eur F126/56, f 5v

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 5v
Title:
Letter from Colonel Lewis Pelly, Koweit [Kuwait] to William Pears Johnstone
Scope & Content:
Letter informing Johnstone that he would not be able to take him to Riyath [Riyadh] and that he may have to travel very lightly or alone in order to make the journey.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Feb 1865
Extent:
1 folio

7. Mss Eur F126/56, f 9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 9
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Koweit [Kuwait] to James Charles Edwards, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter requesting a copy of his demi-official letter to Sir Bartle Frere on proceedings in Russia to be ready on his return to Bushire; regarding the accounts of the Residency Library; and making correspondence arrangements including details of who to write to him via in Koweit [Kuwait] and what...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Feb 1865
Extent:
1 folio

8. Mss Eur F126/56, f 10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 10
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Koweit [Kuwait] to James Charles Edwards, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter making arrangements for any mail addressed to Pelly to accompany Captain Henry W Warner to Bahrain, and requesting two sowars and mounds of barley and grain. The letter goes on to request that his rooms are cleaned thoroughly during his absence and that Hajee [Haji] Ahmed translate vario...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Feb 1865
Extent:
1 folio

9. Mss Eur F126/56, ff 16-17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, ff 16-17
Title:
Letter from Lewis Pelly, Koweit [Kuwait] to James Charles Edwards, Bushire
Scope & Content:
Letter regarding Pelly's departure for Riyath [Riyadh] and providing sailing instructions for Captain Henry W Warner. The letter goes on to provide detailed instructions regarding the cleaning of his rooms in preparation for his return and on the packaging of some pistols which are gifts from t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Feb 1865
Extent:
2 folios

10. Mss Eur F126/56, f 18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/56, f 18
Title:
Letter from Edwin Dawes, Chief Officer, Government Steamer Berenice, Bombay Marine to Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Pelly, HBM's Political Resident in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
Letter providing Pelly with detailed information on how the Chronometer was prepared for the journey to Riyadh and how it was only six and a half miles out from their exact location at the end of the journey, and observing how wonderfully small the margin was considering the rough nature of its ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Apr 1865
Extent:
1 folio