Letter from Lewis Pelly, Mount Aboo [Ābu] to James Dawson Macdonald
Mss Eur F126/70, f 12 2
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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 30 Jul 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 regarding correspondence on sepoy Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. labour which is being sent to him and drawing the attention of Government to the question of Uniform as well as a response on a question relating to Macdonald's church in Deoli and authorising the grant for the church to be sent as soon as possible.
Pelly goes on to suggest that Macdonald take his leave before resigning and that he talk to Sir Vincent Eyre about retirement.
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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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- 30 Jul 1874 (CE, Gregorian)
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