Letter from Beatrice Lyall Aitchison, Gorton Castle, Simla to Lewis Pelly
Mss Eur F126/4, ff 8-13
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The record is made up of 6 folios. It was created in 22 Mar 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 refers to a note from Pelly which had gone missing but which had since arrived and discussing various matters relating to family and friends.
These matters include the delivery of some bedding to Aboo [Abu]; news on the wellbeing of various friends; recent accidents, including one fatal accident, involving British subjects; and announcements of recent engagements.
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- 6 folios
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- 156 imagesRef: Mss Eur F126/4
- Physical characteristics
Condition: Imperfect - A large piece of the paper booklet forming the bottom left corner of folios two and three has been torn off, however it does not affect the written contents of the letter.
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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 F126/4, ff 8-13
- Date(s)
- 22 Mar 1874 (CE, Gregorian)
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- Mss Eur F126/4, ff 8-13
- Title
- Letter from Beatrice Lyall Aitchison, Gorton Castle, Simla to Lewis Pelly
- Pages
- 8r:13v
- Author
- Aitchison, Beatrice Lyell
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