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Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly [81v] (10/16)
The record is made up of 8 folios. It was created in 18 Apr 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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Letter regarding his gladness at Pelly having recovered to full health and his delight at the work Pelly has been doing in England.
The letter also includes an update on Henry Green's work and his intention to forward to Sir James Outram news of the Persians.
Enclosed with the letter is a letter to the editor of the Leader , written by Jacob 18 April 1858; a further letter from Jacob to Sir Charles Trevalyan is referred to as enclosed with the enclosure but is no longer there:
- The enclosed letter discusses a letter which Jacob wrote to Sir Charles Trevalyan which may be of interest to the Leader for publication, and request that if they do publish the letter they will not mention Sir Charles Trevalyan's name in connection with it. The letter discusses the Indian Empire and Jacob's fears for its ruin if things do not change.
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- Mss Eur F126/1, ff 77-84
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- Letter from John Jacob, Jacobabad to Lewis Pelly
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- 77r:84v
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