Letter from Lewis Pelly to Abraham Nickson Hojel
Mss Eur F126/47, ff 54-55
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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 15 Aug 1866. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Letter informing Hojel that the Home Government have sanctioned the two assistantships in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and advising him to think carefully before accepting a permanent appointment in the Gulf rather than remaining in Bombay.
The letter goes on to discuss the assistantships and advising that although the Junior assistantship pays better its holder will be stationed around the Gulf, whereas the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Surgeon will be based with the Resident.
The letter concludes by advising Hojel to consider his options and then submit his decision to His Excellency the Governor of Bombay.
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- 2 folios
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- British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
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- Mss Eur F126/47, ff 54-55
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- 15 Aug 1866 (CE, Gregorian)
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- Letter from Lewis Pelly to Abraham Nickson Hojel
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- 54r:55v
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