Copy of letter No.57 of 1865 from Pelly to Charles Gonne, Secretary to Government, Bombay
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- Copy of letter No.57 of 1865 from Pelly to Charles Gonne, Secretary to Government, Bombay
- Date:
- 1865/1865
- Description:
- Correspondence regarding accusations that Dr Colvill assumed Pelly's duties and pursued lines of policy without Pelly's permission to do so, and corresponded with government under these assumptions without producing proof of his right to do so.The letter gives details of Pelly's previous experiences of permitting Dr Colvill to undertake Pelly's duties during periods of absence, highlighting the problems caused during these absences and his reasons for naming his uncovenanted assistant alongside Dr Colvill during his most recent absence in an attempt to mitigate potential problems.A true copy of Pelly's letter to Colvill regarding his name having been put forward to act for him during his absence is also enclosed with the letter.5 folios
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Archival item
- Type (Narrower):
- Other Texts
- Type (Broader):
- Text
- Geographic region:
- East Africa
Arabian Peninsula
Central Asia
Baroda State
Iran
Kalat State
Mysore State
Persian Gulf
Rajputana
Riyadh
Russia
Sind
Udaipur State
Zanzibar
Gohad
Muscat - Extent:
- 5 folios
- Rights:
- Open Government Licence
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023122245.0x000005_ar
81055/vdc_100023122245.0x000005_en
Mss Eur F126/62, ff 1-5 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers