Excerpts of letter No.821, Political from the Secretary to the Government of Bombay

Mss Eur F126/13, f 21

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 24 Mar 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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The excerpts relate to Colonel Pelly's conduct following the death of Sayid Thoweynee [Thuwaini bin Said], noting in particular Pelly's 'remarkable coolness, judgement and courage', sharing the Government's thanks for both his conduct and ensuring the safety, lives and property of the British Subjects in Muscat as well as for protecting Sayid Torkee [Turki bin Said].

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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 F126/13, f 21

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24 Mar 1866 (CE, Gregorian)

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