Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Karsondas Madharadas

Mss Eur F126/70, ff 18-19

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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 6 Aug 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 notification of the death of Narayn Vasedes and the concerns that Pelly had expressed on last seeing him regarding the proportions and weight of his house.

The letter also expresses Pelly's condolences to Narayn's wife and sons and regarding letters sent to Narayn on the day of his death regarding three busts and requesting that the bust originally intended for Narayn be given to his eldest son.

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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 F126/70, ff 18-19

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6 Aug 1874 (CE, Gregorian)

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