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1. Mss Eur F126/59

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59
Title:
Drafts of memoranda and reports on Lewis Pelly's journey to Riyadh
Scope & Content:
The file contains memorandums, draft reports, notes and sketches made by Lewis Pelly during his visit to Kuwait and journey to Riyadh January to March 1865. These papers include a history of the Shatt al-Arab watercourse; the history of the Sebaih tribe of Qatif; notes relating to questions of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1865-1927
Extent:

1 file, 11 items (77 folios)

2. Mss Eur F126/59, f 71

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, f 71
Title:
Note on Koweit [Kuwait]
Scope & Content:
Brief note about Koweit [Kuwait]'s main inland trade being with the Bedouins of Nejd [Najd] and that the trade consists of wood, weapons, coffee, rice, bamboo and piece goods as well as giving details on where these goods are brought from. Below the main note is a line about the climate in the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1865-1866
Extent:
1 folio

3. Mss Eur F126/59, f 71v

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, f 71v
Title:
Memorandum on Bedouin diets
Scope & Content:
Memorandum regarding the diet of Bedouins in the interior of Nejd [Najd] and contrasting it with that of those in coastal areas. The memorandum focuses primarily on camel's milk, including the Bedouins' dependence on it during spring and its nourishing properties for both horses and goats. Th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1865-1866
Extent:
1 folio

4. Mss Eur F126/59, f 72

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, f 72
Title:
Note about the Mundwee of Cutch and Occa
Scope & Content:
Note about the Mundwee [Mandvi] of Cutch [Kutch] and Occa including their names being derived from Medina and Mecca, and how this is believed to relate to the Prophet's tribe Kereish [Qureish]. The memorandum goes on to discuss the family of the founder of the Wahabee [Wahhabi] sect, Abd al-Wah...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1865-1866
Extent:
1 folio

5. Mss Eur F126/59, ff 2-41

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, ff 2-41
Title:
Handwritten report regarding the Shat el Arab [Shatt al Arab] watercourse
Scope & Content:
Handwritten report, in Lewis Pelly's handwriting about the history of the Shat el Arab [Shatt al Arab] watercourse from the point where it commences at the uniting of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers through to where it flows into the Persian Gulf. The reports goes on to describe the agriculture...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1865
Extent:
40 folios

6. 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

7. Mss Eur F126/59, ff 42-47

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F126/59, ff 42-47
Title:
Draft pencil notes relating to Lewis Pelly's journey to Riadh [Riyadh]
Scope & Content:
Draft notes, written in faint pencil, giving sections and headings for Lewis Pelly's report on his journey to Riadh [Riyadh]. The notes contain details of comments and observations required for a sketch map of the route taken and make reference to the need to take notes on the country travelled...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1865
Extent:
6 folios

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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