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.
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
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
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these numbers are also written in pencil and circled.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.Pagination: the file also contains an original handwritten pagination sequence.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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