'Miscellaneous notes: Mr Aitchison and Capt. Baring'

Content

The correspondence focuses primarily on the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. 's handling of affairs in Baroda and their failure to reprimand Colonel Robert Phayre for his behaviour; the Government of India having taken over the managing of Baroda affairs and the Governor of Bombay, Sir Philip Wodehouse's dislike of the way in which his Government had been treated and kept in the dark over decisions relating to the state.

Other correspondence includes a detailed discussion of the Opium trade and methods of tackling smuggling that had been occurring, particularly near coastal and river areas; issues surrounding the security of letters and telegrams being sent between Pelly and the Government of India; and a death threat made to key individuals, including Pelly, involved in the decision to depose Malharrao, Gaekwar of Baroda.

Extent and format

1 file, 4 items (52 folios)

It is grouped into

'1875. Baroda. Notes as to Bombay Govt.'

24 images

Ref: Mss Eur F126/84, ff 2-13

Correspondence with Officials in Calcutta

52 images

Ref: Mss Eur F126/84, ff 14-39

The Governor of Bombay

16 images

Ref: Mss Eur F126/84, ff 40-47

'Threatening Letters'

8 images

Ref: Mss Eur F126/84, ff 48-51

Physical characteristics

Foliation: The file has been foliated using a pencil number enclosed in a circle located in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

Mss Eur F126/84

History of this record

Date(s)

1874-1875 (CE, Gregorian)

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