Letter from Lewis Pelly, Nakhilu [Nokhaylo] opposite Shaik Shaab Island, to James Charles Edwards, Uncovenanted Assistant Resident, Bushire
Mss Eur F126/43, f 48
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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 1 Nov 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 regarding Berenice having caught fire and the pasengers (including Pelly) having taken to the boats to escape and that all persons on board and the treasure chest were saved but all other belongings lost.
The letter goes on to inform Edwards that they are en-route to Bassidore and asking him to arrange for the steamer to await them there. The letter also asks that the gun-boat Clyde return to Bassidore and to ensure that Pelly's telegram to Government is sent.
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- 1 folio
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- English in Latin script
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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 F126/43, f 48
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- 1 Nov 1866 (CE, Gregorian)
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Letter from Lewis Pelly, Nakhilu [Nokhaylo] opposite Shaik Shaab Island, to James Charles Edwards, Uncovenanted Assistant Resident, Bushire, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/43, f 48, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024195009.0x00003a> [accessed 6 June 2026]
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