The pages from the paper contain an article entitled 'The Persian Gulf and Colonel Pelly' and refer to an article in a London newspaper in which a correspondent questioned Pelly's suitability for dealing with Asia and which the editor of the
Bombay Saturday Reviewhas taken great offence at and writes in defence of Pelly, his character and his suitability for the roles he undertakes.4 foliosFoliation: The article has been foliated in the top right corner of each folio as though it was a booklet, with the foliation for folio 5 appearing on the reverse of the folio owing to the way in which the article has been presented in the newspaper; however the item can also be fully folded out which would give only 1 folio.
The reverse of the newspaper article contains a full page on the position of affairs in the Persian Gulf and the role that Sir John Lawrence, Viceroy of India, might play in the resolution of these affairs.The article also refers to an incident in which Pelly ordered the bombing of a fort belonging to a Chief friendly to the British Government, and the responses from the Admiralty, Indian and British Governments to this incident.1 folio
Two pages from the
Friend of Indiawhich include an article titled 'Russia and Central Asia. - II (by A Traveller).The article discusses the various parties at play in Russia and their attitudes and policies towards Russia's position in central asia.2 folios
Clipping of a report from the
Indian Daily News, recounting an event at which the Viceroy (Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Baron Lytton) was in attendance and detailing the speech that he gave regarding the state of India, including recent famines and his Viceroy's tour.2 items
Article printed in a Bombay newspaper, and originally taken from the
Bengal Hurkaru, 30 December 1865 regarding the dangers of Wahabeeism [Wahhabism] and concerns over the British Government's attitude towards the potential threat.1 folio
Press cuttings from
The Timesrelating to the Duke of Argyll's attack in the House of Lords on Sir Lewis Pelly:24 May 1879 printed letter from the Duke of Argyll regarding Lord Elcho's intention to speak on the matter in the House of Commons and amending his accusations against Pelly to be accusations against his superiors.27 May 1879 printed response from Lord Elcho citing numerous references to the exemplary nature of Pelly's work there given in the House December 1878Undated [28 May 1879?] printed letter from Lord Colin Campell regarding the Duke of Argyll and Lord Elcho's correspondence29 May 1879 summary of the disagreement as printed in
The Times24-29 May.4 folios
Daily entries in a journal covering the period 1 March to 1 April 1854 in which Pelly records his previous attempts at keeping a daily journal.The subjects covered in the diary include the life lessons he has learnt thus far; half completed publications he has been writing; his appointment in charge of Judicial duties at Shikarpur; his thoughts on Jacobabad and General John Jacob; his new home and duties; thoughts on works by John Keble and William Wordsworth that he has been reading; detailed descriptions of the geography and landscapes of parts of Sind [Sindh] visted on official duties; notes on sketches and reports made during the course of his work; the words to the chorus and a verse of rule brittania; and some of the cases he ruled on in the course of his judicial duties.14 folios