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Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly [174v] (6/8)
The record is made up of 4 folios. It was created in 20 Jul 1858. 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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- Content
Letter regarding the downfall of the Native Indian Army and Jacob's concerns over the promotion of officers and regiments and corps.
The letter also discusses Pelly's health, questions of religion, and Jacob's views on the church (Church of England).
- Extent and format
- 4 folios
- Arrangement
The contents of the letter have been written vertically from folios 172 to 175 and then the paper has been turned horizontally and the letter concludes on folio 174.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
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- Reference
- Mss Eur F126/1, ff 172-175
- Title
- Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad, to Lewis Pelly
- Pages
- 172r:175v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence