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Letter from Evelyn Baring, Private Secretary's Office, Government House, Simla to Colonel Lewis Pelly [46r] (3/4)
The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 25 Jul 1873. 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 Colonel John Cheape Brooke's recommendation that Captain Charles William Burton be confirmed to the post of assistant, and Government's concerns owing to his previous 'disparaging manner' and also a recent censure by Government which has lead Lord Northbrook (Viceroy of India) to deny the request and confirm Captain Hunter instead, and asking Pelly to judge his capabilities.
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- Letter from Evelyn Baring, Private Secretary's Office, Government House, Simla to Colonel Lewis Pelly
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- 45r:46v
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