Printed Confidential memorandum, headed 'Printed for the use of the Foreign Office', and signed by Alfred S Green, Foreign Office.The memorandum charts the history of the issue of the appointment of British officers to organise the Persian Army from the Treaty of Tilsit in 1807 to the year 1870, and cites relevant Foreign Office and India Office correspondence (with references recorded as marginal notes). The memorandum states that there had been no correspondence between the two departments since 1870. It concludes by stating that the British Government had recognised the expediency of granting the Shah of Persia's request (for the appointment of officers); that a difficulty arose from the question of whether the cost of paying the officers should be borne by the India Office, the Foreign Office, or the Shah's own Government; and that questions had arisen concerning the effect of such a measure on the political relations between Persia and Russia.1 file (6 folios)Foliation: the foliation for this description commences at f 118 and terminates at f 123, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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 also present in parallel between ff 5-137; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
Statement of witnesses taken by Col Phayre, Resident at Baroda, of all those individuals who had access to his private office room between 6am and 7am on 9 November 1874 and could have been involved in the attempt to poison him.The statements were prepared by Messrs Hearn, Cleveland, and Lee Warner, Solicitors to the Government of India in the matter of the Enquiry under Commission at Baroda.There are twenty-six statements, including Colonel Phayre's own account of the attempted poisoning from staff and individuals residing at the Residency, as well as further cross-examination of some of these witnesses, including several who were being held in custody over the incident.1 file (20 folios)Foliation: The file has been foliated in the front top right hand corner of each folio with a pencil number enclosed in a circle.
Memorandum written in French and published by the Foreign Office in 1874.The memorandum discusses the situation in Persia, including the interior and exterior threats the country faces, and the potential threat the situation poses to the borders of the British Empire.The perceived exterior threat to Perse is the progress and advancement of the Russian Empire in Asia and their perceived interest in occupying Merv, the ancient capital of Khorassan [Khorāsān]. The interior threat is considered to be the general situation in Persia and its difficulties in establishing administration within its own borders.Also discussed in the memorandum is the strength and skill of the Turcomanes (Turkmen) cavalry which could potentially disrupt Russia's plans in Asia and the lack of continuous British representation in Persia and the possible need to provide support to their ally in order to stop Russia from advancing through Asia.1 file (3 folios)Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at f 61, and terminates at f 63, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the item also contains an original incomplete printed pagination sequence.
The file consists of a printed précis of correspondence taken from India Office records, issued by the India Office. The précis relates to the following two subjects:question of employing British officers in drilling, etc. the Shah's Army in Persia, consisting of extracts from printed works and other sources dated 1832-63, and extracts of correspondence with the Foreign Office, dated 1863-72 (folios 104-110);proposal to supply the Shah with ships to be commanded by British officers, largely consisting of extracts from correspondence with the Foreign Office, dated 1868-70 (folios 111-113).1 file (15 folios)Foliation: the foliation for this description commences at f 103 and terminates at f 117, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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 also present in parallel between ff 5-137; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
Report on the Administration of the Bushire Residency including that of the Muscat Political Agency, with Reports on Trade for 1873-74, printed at the Foreign Department Press, Calcutta, 1874.The report is split into two sections and further into subsections. The first section relates to the Residency at Bushire, the second to the Political Agency at Muscat.The first section on Bushire consists of three sub-sections:An administration report by the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Charles Ross, that gives an update on political and administrative matters for various places and sheikhdoms in the region, as well as notes on weather, medical matters, and the slave trade (folios 2-6);A trade report, also written by Ross, that includes notes on the various ports, the main commodities, transport, and customs (folios 6-9);Twenty-four tables of trade statistics (A-X) (folios 9-38).The second section on Muscat consists of two sub-sections:An administration report written by the Political Agent, Major Samuel Barrett Miles, which gives a political and administrative update on the country, including notes on slave traffic and trade (folios 38-40);Six tables of trade statistics (A-F) (folios 41-46).46 foliosThe report is arranged in two sections: the first relating to the Bushire Residency, the second the Political Agency at Muscat.
Official correspondence between Pelly and others concerning the preparation of an elementary Manual of Agriculture to be used in schools in Ajmer District.1 file, 4 items (11 folios)The correspondence within the file has been arranged chronologically by date.Foliation: The file has been foliated in the front top right hand corner of each folio with a pencil number enclosed in a circle.Binding: The contents of the file had been tied together with string which has been removed for conservation purposes and placed at the back of the file.
The memorandum provides a brief overview of correspondence between the India Office and the Foreign Office, on the subject of the boundary commissions for Seistan and Mekran [Makran] in 1872; headed by Frederic John Goldsmid. It is noted that the Foreign Office's refusal to pay a share of the costs of the aforementioned missions is the motivation for producing it; the India Office had expected the costs of these missions to be shared between the Imperial (i.e. London) and Indian governments.The author of the memorandum, and manuscript notes (in pencil), is Owen Tudor Burne, Secretary, Political Department.1 file (5 folios)Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at f 118, and terminates at f 122, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: the item also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Memorandum prepared by Edward Hertslet, Foreign Office Librarian, on 23 March 1874 (printed by the Foreign Office 25 March 1874). The document gives a historical overview (from 1506 to 1874) of claims on the islands of Bahrain (referred to as Bahrein throughout), with particular focus on those of the Ottoman Turks and the Persians.Hertslet quotes extensively from his sources, notes on which appear in the left-hand margin throughout.20 foliosAt the beginning (folios 1-2) there is a table of reference to facts and dates, with reference to the printed page number.Foliation: the sequence commences at the first folio and terminates at the last folio; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the booklet also contains an original typed pagination sequence.
Memorandum prepared by Edward Hertlset, Foreign Office Librarian, on 5 March 1874 (printed by the Foreign Office 10 March 1874). The document gives a historical overview (from 1517 to 1874) of claims on the Red Sea coast, with particular focus on those of the Ottoman Turks and the Egyptians. It discusses attempts by the French, Italians and Americans to gain a foothold in the region. It ends with a summary of things as they stand, with political and commercial considerations, as well as those of the slave trade.Hertslet quotes extensively from his sources, notes on which appear in the left-hand margin.35 foliosAt the beginning (folios 1-2) there is a table of reference to facts and dates, with reference to the printed page number.Foliation: the sequence commences at the first folio and terminates at the last folio; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A second foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 1-34; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: The booklet also contains an original typed pagination sequence.
A memorandum explaining the deadlock between the India and Foreign Offices regarding the expenses of the Zanzibar Agency. With quotations from correspondence, the text gives an outline of the principal events since 1861 to document a historical disagreement between the departments over the principle of which department should pay for work carried out by the Zanzibar Agency relating to the abolition of the East Africa slave trade. Written by Arthur Naylor Wollaston, 16 December 1874.7 foliosThe memorandum consists of an outline of events (ff 73-78), followed by a statement of expenditure at the end (ff 78-79).Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 73, and terminates at f 79, as it is part of a larger volume; 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 5-168; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
The volume is
Precis Containing Information in regard to the First Connection of the Hon'ble East India Company with Turkish Arabia, as far as the Same Can Be Traced from the Records of the Bombay Government, together with the Names of the Several British Residents and Political Agents Who Have Been Stationed at Bagdad[Baghdad]
and Bussorah[Basra]
between A.D. 1646 and 1846, accompanied by Other Information(Calcutta: Foreign Department Press, 1874).The volume includes a five paragraph introduction stating that the record had been compiled following a request to the Government of Bombay from the Government of India (folio 15). The information is a mixture of précis and direct quotation, with comments. The sources are correspondence; minutes; extracts from proceedings; treaties; lists; the diary of the Bombay Government; the diaries of Surat and Gombroon [Bandar Abbas]; reports; committee reports; dispatches to the Court of Directors; statements from the Military Auditor-General; and firmans.The record includes selected information on appointments; personnel; treaties; trade; relations with the Ottoman authorities; diplomatic contacts; political developments; climate and health; administration; and naval and martime affairs.Five appendices at the rear of the volume (folios 85-109) give transcripts of treaties between England/the United Kingdom and the Government of the Ottoman Empire (the Sublime Porte), signed 1661-1809; and a 'Memorandum on the present condition of the Pachalic [Pachalik] of Bagdad and the means it possesses of renovation and improvement' dated 12 November 1834.1 volume (111 folios)There is an index on ff 2-15. The index gives the following information in parallel columns: year; miscellaneous information regarding Turkish Arabia (ff 2-11); appointments etc. in Turkish Arabia commencing with the year 1728 (ff 12-14); Euphrates expedition and flotilla (f 15); paragraph of summary; and page. Entries in the index refer to the numbered paragraphs that compose the main body of the text (headed 'Summary').Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the first folio bearing text and terminates at 109, on the last folio bearing text. The numbers are written in pencil and enclosed in a circle and appear in the top right hand corner of the recto page of each folio. There is also an original printed pagination, numbered i-xxviii (index); [1]-137 (main body of text); [i]-xlix (appendices).Condition: the volume is disbound and has lost its front cover.
Demi-official letters from Colonel John Allen Wright, Political Agent, Haraoti on the state of Meywar [Mewār] affairs following the death of Maharana Shunbao Singh [Shambhu Singh].The letters discuss the circumstances of the Maharana's death and claims that his death was as a result of witchcraft; the potential successors to the throne and the difficulties in removing one of the claimants to the throne from Oodeypore [Udaipur, Mewar].1 file, 3 items (18 folios)Foliation: The file has been foliated in the front top right hand corner of each folio with a pencil number enclosed in a circle.Binding: The contents of the file had been tied together with red and yellow thread and within the file each individual letter had been tied together with string. All of these ties have since been removed for conservation purposes and can be found at the rear of their relevant letters/file.
Letter No. 2564 P from Charles Umpherston Aitchison, Secretary to the Government of India, 25 November 1874, to Colonel Sir Lewis Pelly informing him of his appointment as Agent to the Governor-General and Special Commissioner at Baroda as a temporary measure whilst the Baroda Enquiry Commission is being undertaken.The letter details arrangements for travel expenses, assures Pelly that it will not affect his permanent position as Agent to the Governor-General at Rajputana and requesting that he take a letter from the Viceroy for His Highness the Guicowar [Gaekwar] announcing Pelly's appointment. The letter also refers to two enclosed letters, one from the Viceroy detailing his expectations of Pelly and outlining the duties in this difficult role (not enclosed) and the other from the Government of India to the Government of Bombay:Letter No. 2563P from the Secretary to the Government of India to the Secretary of the Government of Bombay Political Department, 25 November 1874, concluding that Colonel Phayre misunderstood 'the spirit' of the instructions he received from both the Government of India and the Government of Bombay and that he is to be removed from his position as Resident at Baroda with Lewis Pelly being sent as a temporary replacement; informing them of the instructions Pelly has received from the Viceroy and of the letter for His Highness the Guicowar that he has been entrusted with.The letter goes on to reprimand the Government of Bombay for the manner in which they handled affairs, their delays in forwarding correspondence and their failure to grasp the severity and importance of the matter. The Secretary then requests to be informed of the outcome of the investigation into the attempted poisoning of Colonel Phayre, sending their sympathies to him in that matter and informing him that Colonel Pelly has been instructed to send all correspondence relating to the enquiry directly to the Government of India, with duplicates to be sent to the Government of Bombay and only to send correspondence relating to the running of Baroda State to the Government of Bombay first.1 file (8 folios)Foliation: The file has been foliated in the front top right hand corner of each folio with a pencil number enclosed in a circle.
The letters contain résumés for the Viceroy (Thomas George Baring, Second Baron Northbrook) on the state of affairs in Baroda state, focusing primarily on financial matters and the reforms needed to improve them.The résumés also assess disturbances by agriculturalists within Baroda state; the relationship between the Gaekwar, Malharrao, and the Sirdars; and a résumé written by James Bellett Richey, Assistant Resident of the corroborative evidence to support the confession of the Jemadar that he had poisoned Colonel Robert Phayre on the instructions of the Gaekwar of Baroda.1 file, 2 items (12 folios)The letters have been arranged chronologically by date.Foliation: The file has been foliated using a pencil number enclosed in a circle in the top right hand corner of the recto of each folio.
Copy of letter No. 1282 of 1874 which is acknowledging receipt of letter No. 2464 to the Government of India regarding a projected railway from Ahmedabad [Ahmadābād] to Ajmere [Ajmer].1 folio
Letter in response to letter No. 2465 requesting that the thanks of the chamber be conveyed to Lewis Pelly for the valuable information and great assistance he provided to the chamber with regards to the speedy construction of the line between Delhi and Ahmedabad [Ahmadābād].1 folio
Note to Pelly apologising for the unavoidable delay in sending Pelly's invitation to the ball as they were not aware of his camps movements or where to send the invitiation.Enclosed are the earlier invitation and correspondence on the matter:Invitation, dated 7 September 1874, from the race ball committee to Lewis Pelly to attend their ballExtract of a note from General Woolcombe dated 12 September 1874 requesting that the committee be advised that such invitations should be done in the proper time and proper form.2 folios
Note enclosing a telegram from Calcutta regarding the illness of the Maharana [Shambhu Singh] of Oodeypore [Udaipur] and instructing him to remain at the palace as much as possible and describing the protocol for the last hours of a Chief's life:Copy of a telegram from the Foreign Secretary to the Agent for the Governor General [Pelly] regarding the dangerous illness that the Maharana of Oodeypore is suffering from and requesting that the Political Agent [Wright] will endeavour to ascertain the Maharana's wishes; or if he dies to take steps to ensure the continuation of administration pending settlement of succession.2 folios
Letter regarding Robertson's recent illness which has caused him to have to leave Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and finding an appointment which would be more agreeable for his health.The letter also discusses the Government's decision to employ officers to handle boundary settlement disputes.2 folios
Letter attaching an enclosure for the Maharjah of Jeypore [Jaipur] and recounting the suffering of his coach horses under the coachman as well as requesting new horses to continue his travels.Enclosed letter to His Highness Maharajah Ram Sing [Sawai Ram Singh II] of Jeypore, 28 September, regarding a small horse that Pelly had purchased in Nejd [Najd], Arabia and which he gave the Maharajah as a gift and regarding the Ulwa [Alwar] border dispute which he intends to discuss with Colonel Beynon.1 folio
Letter thanking her for her note and asking her to thank her husband for the ice.The letter goes on to discuss the coincidence of the Shuttleworths receiving a letter from Government regarding Mayo College on the same day that Pelly had submitted his name.1 folio
Brief letter regarding a note received from Colonel Wright on the subject of the illness of the Maharana [Shambhu Singh]. The note from Colonel Wright is not enclosed.1 folio
Letter acknowledging receipt of his letter of 21 September; expressing his gladness on hearing that the Maharajah is in good health and his hope that they shall meet soon.The letter also gives Pelly's apologies for the inconvenience caused by having Petitions sent to the Maharajah which were later rescinded.1 folio
Letter, to an unknown recipient, requesting confirmation of the safety of Pelly's gold sheathed sword which was presented to him by the Sultan of Muscat and of his Japanese crockery, both of which were in the possession of the late Narayn Vasedes.2 folios
Letter informing the [unnamed] company that he has settled his financial matters and thanking them for the kind offer of funds and for informing him of the safety of his crockery and sword.1 folio
Letter regarding Anandroo's decision to follow in his late father's footsteps and arranging for the bust of Pelly to be sent to him. The letter also requests that his money in the Bank of Bombay be credited to his personal account by the executors and regarding a note for Captain Henry:Note to Captain Henry regarding the late Narayn Vasades widow, and his son's desire to remain in the employ of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Company.2 folios
Letter thanking Walter for the offer of hospitality during his visit to Jodhpore [Jodhpur] and asking instead for the opportunity to dine with him.1 folio
Letter accepting an invitation from Walter to visit Jodhpore [Jodhpur] and see the ceremonials and arranging his travel and itinerary for the visit.The letter also approves arranging an elephant ceremony in place of a carriage ceremony if the Maharajah would prefer it and thanking Walter and recognising all his work in Rajpootana [Rājasthān].1 folio
Letter enclosing a copy of a letter to Gwyn Jefferys regarding payment for Pelly's Edmonton estate:Enclosed Letter regarding payment for the estate, Cuckoo Hall Farm, in Edmonton and outlining the various sources of the remittances that will cover the cost, and thanking Mr Jeffreys for his kind offer to cover the outstanding money in light of the circumstances. The enclosure also states that a copy is being sent to Messrs Powys in case Mr Jeffreys is on a shell expedition in foreign parts.4 folios
Note requesting that the realise Pelly's dividends on his Government paper and Colabas into cash to be paid into his account in the London and Westminster Bank.1 folio
Letter regarding the executors of Narayn Vasedes estate and Pelly's finances; a large box of crockery left with Mr Fago's firm which he would like to locate and two other boxes which are en route from England and which he would like them to look after.1 folio
Letter informing Mr Fago? that the matter of a proposed Western Rajpootana [Rājasthān] State Railway had been placed before Government and that they are awaiting surveys and estimates of cost and encouraging him to keep on with it.1 folio
Letter regarding Pelly's K.C.S.I [Order of the Star of India], a K.C.B. [Order of the Bath] which Lord Mayo had recommended him for, the pleasantness of his current appointment in India and the courteous and fair treatment by the Government of India within it.2 folios
Letter regarding the unfit condition of school [Lawrence Asylum] and the need to protect the children there from illness and requesting a copy of his minutes and the school sub-committee report.1 folio
Letter regarding the state of the Lawrence Asylum buildings which Pelly fears are endangering the children and offering to step in and help to find the girls there a safer place to attend school and requesting that the school committee attend a meeting at the school the following day to consider possible arrangements.1 folio
Letter regarding Pelly's letter being written on his behalf by a friend owing to his recent eyesight problems; his having asked the Chief's in Rajpootana [Rājasthān] to supply specimens and samples for a museum and the loss of (Britain's) character in many people in India's eyes owing to former international exhibitions held there.The letter has been crossed through and is incomplete.2 folios
Letter regarding the lack of news of Colonel Nixon's return and that any orders the Colonel is given in Bombay would have to conform with the recent rule changes laid down by Government and that any change in Allen's position at Oodeypore [Udaipur] would be issued by Government in conformity with the said new rules.1 folio
Letter regarding an unofficial letter that had been inadvertently included with the official papers and the procedure for withdrawing it.The letter goes on to explain to Carnell the difference between Unofficial and official letters and that although unofficial letters often contained intimations of what the official view might be, if all his officers started taking his unofficial letters as 'sacred' he would no longer be able to write socially to them.The letter also gives details of all the correspondence Pelly has previously referred to and encouraging him to write officially on the matter if he still felt aggrieved.2 folios
Letter instructing Carnell to send Lieutenant Yate on his boundary work immediately owing to the season and the impending weather, and asking if the Colonel had seen a shirt with enamelled studs which Pelly believed he had left behind during his last visit.1 folio
Letter regarding the rapid rate of recent changes in Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and Pelly's intention of meeting the Maharaja of Bickanere [Bīkāner] in the autumn. The letter also discusses the news that a large proportion of complaints and Thakoor [Thakur]'s cases are finally satisfactorily settled.2 folios
Note informing Burton that he cannot at present leave his post and enclosing a copy of a note sent by Major Edward Ridley Colborne Bradford (note not enclosed).1 folio
Letter regarding a pending question on change in the system of customs and whether it relates to salt specifically or is a more general question.The letter also asks if Powlett would be willing to act in Harrowlee [Hāraoti] should Berkeley return home as it could provide a useful sphere for him with plenty of work and an opportunity to sketch those states under his charge for a gazetteer.2 folios
Letter regarding Pelly's intention to study all the states and Chiefs under his responsibility and the rumours that this has sparked.The letter goes on to discuss matters with the Maharajah of Bhurtpore [Bharatpur] and the Ulwa [Alwar] chief and requesting information on the protocol for visits between the agent and the chief and the time intervals between them.2 folios
Letter regarding the attention that Pelly has been paying to the subject of Nawab Faiz Alli [Ali] Khan and the actions that he has attempted to take in the matter, the Nawabs response to these actions and the matter of a Jagheer which had been granted to him.The letter also discusses reports submitted on the situation by the Political Agent and the Nawab, correspondence that the Nawab has sent directly to Aitchison and Pelly's intended response to the Nawab with regards to the situation.The letter concludes with an enclosed note from James Cavan Berkeley on the perfect situation at Kotah [Kota] and the ongoing matter between Charles Kenneth Mackenzie Walter and William Carnell.3 folios
Letter regarding Captain Donald Robertson, his resignation from his post owing to illness, his exemplary service throughout his career and requesting that he be re-appointed with the province on boundary or other duties.The letter goes on to query the grade of assistantships and to request that Lieutenant Adelbert Cecil Talbot be confirmed at the 3rd grade.1 folio
Letter regarding notes on the Ajmere [Ajmer] police and the small cause courts at Ajmere and Pelly's need on several occasions to express his 'emphatic' official displeasure with Leslie Saunders as well as describing his issues and reasons for disliking the man and his work.The letter goes on to discuss the Jagheer question and government having authorised a measurement of areas and the matte of Saunders having assembled of a committee and printed proceedings without reference to or the knowledge of the chief commissioner.The letter also addresses Saunders requesting information in secret on the workings of Pelly's office during his absence and his introduction of a system of précis on all questions filed.The letter has been crossed through and is incomplete.4 folios
Letter returning papers from the Chief of Bhaddour [Bhadār] and enclosing a letter on the subject from Captain Charles William Burton as well as giving his own thoughts on a curious case of 'the grossest social follies and religious superstition'.Neither the papers, nor the letter from Captain Burton are enclosed.2 folios
Letter regarding the movements of Pelly's camp and his intention, on reaching Jeypore [Jaipur] to travel to Calcutta to see an occulist as his eyes are worsening.The letter also discusses matters with Saunders; an unpleasant and delicate discussion between Captain Roberts and the Maharaja of Bhurtpore [Bharatpur] which may require Pelly to visit there in order to resolve it; Colonel Macdonald's decision to retire at the end of the year and the vacancy it will cause as well as Pelly's hopes that there can be a change of officers to new stations.The addendum to the letter discusses the departure of the Beynon and praising both his work with Pelly and her work in looking after the household and acting as scribe.2 folios
Letter regarding the vacant Governorship of Mayo College and recommending William Muir Sr for the position but also suggesting Major Charles Bean Euan Smith and Oliver Beauchamp Coventry St. John, who was ultimately appointed to the post, as well as proposing that the position should be an officiating appointment initially in case the college failed.The letter also discusses the Central India Agency passing on officers to Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and Pelly's opinion that the Agency is treating the area as a 'penal settlement'.2 folios
Letter regarding General Henry Dermot Daly sending his unwanted officers to Rajpootana [Rājasthān] and Pelly not wanting them as he has enough of his own.1 folio
Letter regarding Pelly's play and requesting a table of contents once all the scenes are complete.The letter also informs Edwards that he has sent him the title deeds for his plots of ground at Bushire, authorising him to sell his kit and Billiards table and enquiring whether his wine could be shipped to England.The reply to this letter can be found at Mss Eur F126/44, ff 160-1611 folio
Letter regarding a cart and ten camels which are being used to transport some of Pelly's kit, detailing its escort and requesting that Shuttleworth store it for him.1 folio
Note requesting twenty-four copies, on letter paper, of an item for the Baronetage Knighthood published in London.The item which is to be copied is not enclosed.1 folio
Letter regarding an enclosure from an officer requesting to be excused from providing men for the Agent to the Governor General's escort this season and Pelly's view that this is an informal and unusual question which is not standard military discipline or procedure. Pelly goes on to request that if the men are overworked or sick then standard notice should be used to bring attention to this.The letter also refers to a letter from headquarters regarding the outpost at Sambhur [Sāmbhar] lake being taken over, and the hope that other outposts and escorts could now be furnished from local corps.The letter further requests in official form the present state of troops under Macdonald's command and exact details of which officers and men are serving and will be serving during the cold season and emphasising his displeasure that an officer addressed him demi-officially on such matters and disobeyed a Political Agent's orders and also stating his displeasure at Macdonald's approval of the officers actions.2 folios
Letter regarding Macdonald considering retiring; the approval of a grant from the Government towards the construction of Macdonald's church and Pelly's hopes of seeing him again before he retires.2 folios
Letter regarding a Coat of Arms which Macdonald's men, the Deolee [Deoli] Irregular Force, have given to Pelly and apologising for not acknowledging the gift sooner as he had been away in England.1 folio
Letter regarding correspondence on sepoy labour which is being sent to him and drawing the attention of Government to the question of Uniform as well as a response on a question relating to Macdonald's church in Deoli and authorising the grant for the church to be sent as soon as possible.Pelly goes on to suggest that Macdonald take his leave before resigning and that he talk to Sir Vincent Eyre about retirement.1 folio
Letter supporting Macdonald's project to further his force and sending on his official letter concerning the artificer's company.The letter goes on to inform Macdonald of the movements of both Pelly and his camp and his hopes of being in Nusseerabad [Nasīrābād] before the end of September and of seeing Macdonald there.1 folio
Letter enclosing a copy of a demi-official letter from Charles Umpherston Aitchison on the subject of Nawab Faiz Alli Khan [Faiz Ali Khan].The letter from Aitchison is not enclosed4 folios
Letter informing them that the upper half of a dividend warrant from Great Indian Peninsular (Given as GIP) Railway Company was forwarded to them with his letter of 3 August 1874.1 folio
Letter requesting that the bank advance Pelly £800 to be paid to the chancery in London on the basis of his having 30,000 rupees with the bank that cannot be accessed until Mr Narayn Vasedes will has gone through probate and stating that the bank holds £2000 of Pelly's railway stock which could be considered security for the advance.1 folio
Letter, dated 28 July 1874, enclosing a warrant which he would like the bank to cash and credit to his account.A postscript to the letter records that a receipt for the warrant was received from the bank on 3August 1874.1 folio
Letter regarding money deposited in the name of Narayn Vasedes and requesting that the bank communicate with the executor of his will, Raghoonath Narayn, in order to ensure its transfer to Pelly's account in the New Bank of Bombay.1 folio
Note requesting that the amount for the warrant be paid into his account with the New Bank of Bombay and informing them that the warrant never reached him.1 folio
Letter informing Elliot that the ceremonial at Jodhpur will not end until 16 September and suggesting alternative movements for him round the area.1 folio
Letter regarding notification of the death of Narayn Vasedes and the concerns that Pelly had expressed on last seeing him regarding the proportions and weight of his house.The letter also expresses Pelly's condolences to Narayn's wife and sons and regarding letters sent to Narayn on the day of his death regarding three busts and requesting that the bust originally intended for Narayn be given to his eldest son.2 folios
Letter regarding an urgent payment that needs to be made to the court of chancery in the United Kingdom and that Pelly has instructed another person to take care of it as he did not want to intrude on Narayn Vasedes family at this time.2 folios
Letter concerning two cases containing cars taken from a bust of Pelly which are en route to Bombay and informing Vasedes that he has instructed the delivery company to send them to him and asking that he accept one as a gift, look after the other which is in the larger case, and send the smaller one to Charles Umpherston Aitchison and also to inform Aitchison to expect it so that he does not mistake it for a cheese box.The letter was originally dated 5 August 1874 however this date has been crossed out by the author and replaced in pencil with 4 August 1874.2 folios
Letter regarding Pelly's health, particularly his eyes and his fear that he may need a year away from tropical climates in order to rest them. The letter also discusses the recent rains and winds which Pelly is fed up with.2 folios
Letter thanking Abbott for the mangoes and regarding a trip he took through the province as well as his good fortune in not being impeded by the floods.The letter goes on to discuss the continuous rain at Aboo [Ābu] which has reached 60 inches, Captain Powlett's return, Pelly's intention to visit Ulwar [Alwar] in October and asking about the nearest rail route to it and the condition of the road to Delhi.The letter also enquires whether Abbott would be interested in the position at Kotah [Kota] if the finances there need to be settled.2 folios