Letter regarding the continuation of the Maharana's [Maharana Shambhu Singh] illness; a request for Dr. [William James] Moore to assist which could not be fulfilled owing to Dr Moore being in England and approval of the request for a medical officer from Neemuch [Nimach] to attend.The letter also encourages Wright to continue to urge for the adoption of a successor.2 folios
Letter regarding affording the Captain every assistance and explaining that appointments in the province are the responsibility of the Government of India and that there are long serving officers who have acted at higher grades and would have a claim to any available appointment.1 folio
Letter enclosing a further report from Colonel Wright on the health of the Maharana [Maharana Shambhu Singh] and informing him that all necessary precautions will be taken to prevent 'Suttee' and to make arrangements for administration in the event of his death and encouraging Colonel Wright to do all he can to encourage His Highness to name a successor.The report from Colonel Wright is not enclosed.1 folio
Letter accepting the invitation to Government House and discussing matters in Rajputana.The matters discussed include Pelly's visit to Jodhpore [Jodhpur] and his observations on the architecture of the Jodhpore fort; his full itinerary including work to be done at Ajmere [Ajmer] owing to the difficulties with Saunders; a visit to Sambhur [Sāmbhar] lake where the Salt question interests him; meetings with Chief's and Thakoors [Thakurs]; his handling of matters in the agency and the courtesy and respect with which he is treated; the weather and abundance of crops; and acknowledging a note from Baring on the promotions of Captain Donald Robertson and Adelbert Cecil Talbot.2 folios
Letter regarding a curious and delicate case of a person being buried alive and advising caution until the Governments view of the case is received.2 folios
Letter regarding the invitation to the race ball and his error in assuming the invitation to attend had come from officers as opposed to the residents of Nusseerabad [Nasīrābād].1 folio