Journal entries dated 15 and 17 November 1855 recounting a ride to 'Arthur's Seat', a viewpoint on the Mahabaleshwur [Mahabaleshwar] Hills which Pelly visited to commemorate the end of his twenty-ninth year. The journal entries also recount a ride with Mr Carey to Purbabshur (in Ajmer) to visit the tomb of Abdullah Khan; references to financial matters; the books Pelly was reading at the time including William Wordsworth's memoirs, Napier's Peninsular War (written by Sir William Napier) and selections from the Wellington despataches.The date of the first journal entry in this item appear to read as 15 November 1853 but should be read as 15 November 1855.1 folio
Newspaper cuttings from The Times newspaper article, 28 December 1932, covering a Royal Air Force demonstration flight over the Himalayas in November 1932. This folio includes a print of an aerial photograph – taken during the course of the flight – showing three Hawker Harts flying over the mountains.The flight did not fly over Mount Rakaposhi as claimed by the article.1 folio
Newspaper cuttings from
The Timesnewspaper article, 28 December 1932, covering a Royal Air Force demonstration flight over the Himalayas in November 1932. This folio includes the headline and a print of an aerial photograph – taken during the course of the flight – showing an RAF Hawker Hart flying against the mountains.The flight did not fly over Mount Rakaposhi as claimed by the article.1 folio
Newspaper cuttings from The Times newspaper article, 28 December 1932, covering a Royal Air Force demonstration flight over the Himalayas in November 1932. This folio includes a print of an aerial photograph – taken in the course of the flight – showing three RAF Hawker Harts flying over Rakhot.The flight did not fly over Mount Rakaposhi as claimed by the article.1 folio
Newspaper cuttings from The Times newspaper article, 28 December 1932, covering a Royal Air Force demonstration flight over the Himalayas in November 1932. This folio includes a print of an aerial photograph – taken during the course of the flight – showing a close up shot of a RAF Hawker Hart.The flight did not fly over Mount Rakaposhi as claimed by the article.1 folio
This volume is Volume II (of two) of the manuscript travel journals of John Bax. The volume describes journeys in various parts of India, 1826-40; voyage and journey from India to England in 1840; and journeys and tours in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and continental Europe, in 1841-59.1 volume (231 folios)The volume includes a table of contents on folio 289.Foliation: this file consists of two physical volumes. The foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover of volume one (ff 1-282) and terminates at the inside back cover of volume two (ff 283-515); these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 285-503; these numbers are also written in pencil and circled.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.Pagination: the file also contains an original handwritten pagination sequence.
This volume is Volume I (of two) of the manuscript travel journals of John Bax. The volume describes Bax's voyage from England to Bombay in 1812; travels in India in 1815-17; voyage and journey to Rusool Khyma [Ra's al-Khaymah] in Arabia, to Bushire in Persia, and through Shiraz, Isfahan, Kermansha [Kermanshah], and Bagdad [Baghdad] to Bussorah [Basra] in 1819-20; further voyage and journey to parts of India in 1821-22; voyage and journey from India to England via Egypt and several European countries in 1822-23; tours in England, Scotland and Wales, 1823-24; and journey from England to India via France, Germany, Hungary, Constantinople, Baghdad, Bussora [Basra], Bushire and the Persian Gulf in 1824-25.The volume includes regular entries recording positions of longitude and latitude; thermometer readings and climatic information; and tables of distances.The journal records Bax's involvement as an observer in the expedition under the command of Major-General Sir William Grant Kerr 'to suppress the Joasmee [Āl Qawāsim] Pirates' at Ra's al-Khaymah in 1819. Bax briefly describes the landing of Kerr's force, preliminary exchanges, the numbers of casualties on both sides, and the entry of Kerr's troops into the fort and town, which they found deserted (folios 18-19).From Ra's al-Khaymah Bax sailed to Bushire, and from there travelled into the interior of Persia, passing through Shiraz (where he discussed the action at Ra's al-Khaymah, the accounts of which were 'highly exaggerated', folio 23v), Isfahan, and Kermanshah. The journey included a visit to the ruins of Persepolis (folios 27-28). Bax then travelled to Baghdad and Basra, visited the ruins of Ctesiphon (folio 58), and returned by sea to Bombay via Bushire and Muscat (folios 64-65).1 volume (280 folios)The volume includes a table of contents on folio 9.Foliation: this file consists of two physical volumes. The foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover of volume one (ff 1-282) and terminates at the inside back cover of volume two (ff 283-515); these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 285-503; these numbers are also written in pencil and circled.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.Pagination: the file also contains an original handwritten pagination sequence.
Memorandum of an evening excursion, undertaken by Lewis Pelly, on 2 February 1854 to Roree [Rohri] to visit the tombs og the seven sisters; the shrine of the prophet Ian; and the Fisherman's Isle; and describing each place visited in detail.2 folios
Article in french from
Revue des Deux Mondes, titled 'La Politique Russe dans les mers d'orient (Russian politics in the Eastern seas) written by V. de Mars.The article discusses russian interests in the far east and their attempts at expanding their territory in that direction, focusing particularly on their alliance with China in 1857 in their war with England, France and the USA and subsequent treaties signed with China in 1858 and 1861 which granted them large areas of land, including the area where Vladivostok was established. The article also discusses Russian naval movements and the areas of the pacific they visited and their particular interest in Japan at this time.The heading of the article is titled 'la politique russe dans les mers d'orient', however the heading at the top of each subsequent page reads 'la diplomatie russe dans l'extrême orient' (Russian diplomacy in the far east)13 folios
Printed article, in french, titled 'La Russie dans la Caucase: L'exode des circassiens et la colonisation Russe' by Ed. Dulaurier (Russia in the Caucasus: The exodus of the Circassians and Russian colonisation).The article recounts the history of the Circassian tribes, the threats to them which have seen their forced out of their territory without resources or shelter, and their forced emigration following the fall of Shamyl in 1859 and Russian occupation. The article goes on to describe Circassian tribes emigration to Trébizonde [Trabzon] and Samsoun [Samsun], the challenges they faced there and the Ottoman Government's evacuation of them in July 1864 following the arrival of Russian forces.The article concludes by discussing the Russian Government's commitments of military forces and expenditure to the war and the importance of the occupation of those areas to them.The article was published in
Revue des Deux Mondesin 1866.14 foliosPagination: The article contains an original pagination sequence 42-67, commencing on the second page and concluding on the last page of the article.
Printed article, in french, titled 'Politique de la France en Asie' (The politics of France in Asia).The article recounts France's historic involvement in Asia alongside other European countries including Great Britain and the Netherlands; details the reception of French ambassadors and missionaries in various Asian countries, in particular China; and assesses the colonialisation projects undertaken by the French government, and their thoughts and attitudes more generally in regards to colonies.The article was published in
Revue des Deux Mondesin 1858.12 foliosPagination: The article contains an original pagination sequence 193-215, commencing on the first and concluding on the last page of the article.
The journal entry has been written on folios 23 and 24 only and recounts Lewis Pelly's visit to the Sohailee [Swahili] Sultan and describes the donkeys and men that awaited them on their boats arrival in the creek; the members of the French consul they encountered en route; and the countryside they traversed.Folio 25 and the recto of folio 26 are blank. On the verso of folio 26 there are some excerpts, written in pencil, from the writings of the french philosopher August Comte.4 folios
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