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Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Henry Byam Abbott [20v] (2/3)
The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 9 Aug 1874. 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 thanking Abbott for the mangoes and regarding a trip he took through the province as well as his good fortune in not being impeded by the floods.
The letter goes on to discuss the continuous rain at Aboo [Ābu] which has reached 60 inches, Captain Powlett's return, Pelly's intention to visit Ulwar [Alwar] in October and asking about the nearest rail route to it and the condition of the road to Delhi.
The letter also enquires whether Abbott would be interested in the position at Kotah [Kota] if the finances there need to be settled.
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- Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Henry Byam Abbott
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- 20v:21r
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