Enclosures of letter to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, No.18, dated 22 January 1875: Nos. 3 to 30 Abstract of Contents from the Foreign Department, Fort William [‎148r] (5/20)

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Enclosure No. 15.
Telegram^ dated 16th January 1875.
From— Sib Lewis Pelly , Baroda,
To—Foreign Secretary, Calcutta.
T he Bombay Gazette of sixteenth contains a detailed accurate report of
what passed at the interview immediately preceding the arrest. The only error is
where the reporter states, I said unfortunately a man cannot guide his own
destiny. My words were, unfortunately a man has antecedents. The Bombay
Times of sixteenth contains a brief summary of subsequent interview with Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. ,
but there were about three thousand people in the compound representing all
classes, all of which I addressed in succession. All quiet. 1 think further evidence
may be expected. The troops were not disarmed. Officer Commanding Field
Force reports that before Commission arrives he would be glad to have a
squadron of Native Cavalry for escorts and run work. At present the only
Cavalry here are twelve men forming my escort If approved I will apply to
Bombay for them.
Enclosure No. 16.
Telegram, No. 169P., dated 18th January 1875.
From—Foreign Secretary, Calcutta,
To— Sm Lewis Felly , Baroda.
Y ours of 16th. Squadron of Native Cavalry approved. You have already
authority to make requisition on Bombay without previous reference to us.
Inconvenient to refer to newspapers for information. If you want help to '
prepare reports, &c., we will give it.
Enclosure No. 17.
Telegram, dated 17th January 1875.
From— Sir Lewis Pelly , Baroda,
To—Foreign Secretary, Calcutta.
S ymptoms of evidence from numerous quarters. Police officers almost over
whelmed with work. Please give time and do not hurry assembling of Commis
sion. Curious communication received from high quarters. Interesting corre
spondence carried on under soubriquets expected from Bombay to-morrow night.
Both Native and European Press were reporting at 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). yesterday, so I
reviewed the whole situation of the State, financial, military, domestic, revenue,
etcetera, in a public speech and explained, views and intentions which were well
received.
Enclosure No. 18.
Telegram, dated 17th January 1875.
From— Sir Lewis Pelly , Baroda,
To—Foreign Secretary, Calcutta.
P lease entertain Barrister Inverarity at once, but give time to Geakwar
to prepare defence. Do not order Commission to assemble until I report
prosecution ready. Very curious affair just out will report in detail. Meantime
Synaputtee on threat of twenty years with hard labour admits having forty
lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. under his seal in zenana palace. He is to deliver it within one
hour.
Enclosure No. 19.
Telegram No. 170P., dated 18th January 1875.
From—Foreign Secretary, Calcutta,
To— Sir Lewis Pelly , Baroda.
Y ours of 17th. Advocate -General, Bombay, must choose his own Junior
Counsel. You should refer to him about Barrister Inverarity.