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Enclosures of Letter to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, No.213, dated 27 November 1874: Nos. 3 to 31 of Abstract of Contents, from Foreign Department, Fort William [‎13r] (25/102)

The record is made up of 51 folios. It was created in 27 Nov 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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dated 10th instant, No. 31i>-1109, from the Resident at Baroda, enclosing trans
lations of communications made to, and received from, the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). , consequent
on the decision of His Excellency the Viceroy in Council on the Baroda Com
mission Report.
Enclosure No. 12.
No. 319-1109, dated Baroda Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. , 10th October 1874,
From—Resident, Baroda,
To—Secretary to 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. , Political Department.
In continuation of my letter No. 261-874, dated 17th August 1874, I have
the honor herewith to forward copies of the following yads Addressed to the
Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). pursuant to the orders of Government:—■
No. 1731C. 13, dated 16th September 1874.
» 1732C.14,
„ 1795C.I5, dated 24th „ „
. 2. Also with regard to the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). replies to my several yads, their reply
* (1) Removal of Dewan Syajeerao and others ^ ^No. i 4S0C. 1. A\ as Submitted to
from service of Gaekwar; (2) transfer of services of CxOVemment With my letter No. 244-840
officers of British Government to Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). : and (3) rlaforl 1 A+l-i A J t i '
with reference to choice of a Minister. 10tl1 A-UgUSt 1874, and I UOW have
the honor to forward the following Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family).
replies to successive yads from C.2 to C.14, viz.—
Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). yad No. 1458, dated 17th August 1874.
» „ 1^60 „ 17th „ „
„ 1656 „ 21st September,,
» >} 1668 „ 23rd „ „
„ 1691 „ 27th
3. The Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). reply to my yad No. 17950.15 will be submitted to Gov
ernment when received.
4. Such remarks as I have to offer upon the purport of some of these
replies of the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). will be submitted in a separate communication.
No. 1731C.13, dated 16th September 1874.
From—Resident, Baroda,
To—His Highness the Gaekwar.
Referring to the proceedings of the Baroda Commission as marginally
1. Paragraph 8. group No. 3, of the Commission C l uoto( ^ an d to the khureeta An important letter usually sent in an elaborate textile pouch, dispatched as part of the royal or diplomatic correspondence of rulers and elites. of His Excel-
Report. lency the V iceroy and Governor-General
ci Hses AppendiX A ' Grievances of tbe a ? ricultural dated 25th July last, to Your Highness'
address, 1 am desired by Government
authoritatively to advise Your Highness not to levy any accession nuzzerana
where there is a fixed land assessment.
No. 1732C.-14, dated Baroda, 16th September 1874.
From—Resident, Baroda,
To—His Highness Gaekwar.
Referring to the proceedings of the Baroda Commission marginally ([uoted
Paragraph 8, Group No. 2 of the Commi«io. ^ nd to the khureeta An important letter usually sent in an elaborate textile pouch, dispatched as part of the royal or diplomatic correspondence of rulers and elites. of His Excellency the
Report. Viceroy and Governor-General dated 25th
Appendix a ., Cases 2, Schedule ii. July last to Your Highness address, I am
desired by Government to bring under Your
Highness' consideration the case of the Bijapoor Thakoors, and advise that
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Enclosures 3-31 that accompanied letter No.213 to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, with a list of abstracts to the enclosures, comprising mainly correspondence between the Secretary to 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. , the Resident at Baroda, the Gaekwar of Baroda and the Secretary to the Government of India, Financial Department.

Enclosures 3-15 are letters and telegrams regarding the Gaekwar of Baroda's work to reform his administration following the publication of the Baroda Commission Report and instructions from the Government of India in relation to it.

Enclosures 16-27 relate to an attempt to poison the British Resident at Baroda, Colonel Phayre; the Colonel's belief that the Gaekwar of Baroda had orchestrated the attempted poisoning; and the Gaekwar's subsequent request that the Colonel be removed from his position as Resident.

Enclosures 28-31 relate to the appointment of Sir Lewis Pelly, Agent to the Governor General for Rajputana [Rājasthān] as Special Commissioner at Baroda.

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Enclosures of Letter to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, No.213, dated 27 November 1874: Nos. 3 to 31 of Abstract of Contents, from Foreign Department, Fort William [‎13r] (25/102), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/81, ff 1-51, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023626960.0x00001a> [accessed 21 July 2026]

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