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 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
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.
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 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 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 approving all that Colonel Wright has done and informing him that his Demi-Official has been sent to the Foreign Secretary (Edward Henry Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby).The letter also informs the Colonel that the General at Mhow Division will reply to his requisition and enclosing new draft rules which he hopes Lieutenant Yate will be guided by in his boundary work.2 folios