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The record is made up of 4 folios. It was created in 12 Jan 1865. 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 regarding the recent proceedings of Russia in Southern Central Asia and observations made by Pelly on Russia's potential intentions.

The letter details what Pelly views as the existing facts of Russia's movements thus far and gives his observations on how the Russians may view their current position as well as what potential movements they may make in the future and the importance of Persia's position in any Russian desire for Asiatic domination.

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4 folios
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English in Latin script
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Letter

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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 F126/40, ff 5-8

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12 Jan 1865 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter from Lewis Pelly, Bushire to His Excellency Sir Bartle Frere, KCB, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/40, ff 5-8, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024102587.0x000002> [accessed 11 March 2025]

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