Letter from Lewis Pelly, Camp Sambur [Sāmbhar] to Charles Umpherston Aitchison

Mss Eur F126/70, f 82 3

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 05 Oct 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 enclosing a further report from Colonel Wright on the health of the Maharana [Maharana Shambhu Singh] and informing him that all necessary precautions will be taken to prevent 'Suttee' and to make arrangements for administration in the event of his death and encouraging Colonel Wright to do all he can to encourage His Highness to name a successor.

The report from Colonel Wright is not enclosed.

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