Letter from Lewis Pelly, Aboo [Ābu] to Percy William Powlett

Mss Eur F126/70, ff 33v-34

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The record is made up of 2 folios. It was created in 23 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 a pending question on change in the system of customs and whether it relates to salt specifically or is a more general question.

The letter also asks if Powlett would be willing to act in Harrowlee [Hāraoti] should Berkeley return home as it could provide a useful sphere for him with plenty of work and an opportunity to sketch those states under his charge for a gazetteer.

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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 33v-34

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