Letter from Lewis Pelly, Camp Jeypore [Jaipur] to Charles Allan Baylay

Mss Eur F126/70, f 92v

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 15 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 regarding Pelly's movements and his intention to return home for up to a year during which time Mr [Alfred Comyn] Lyall will be officiating for him and requesting that Baylay keep an eye on his kit at Aboo [Ābu].

The letter concludes with Pelly asking after Mrs Baylay and expressing his excitement at the prospect of returning home.

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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, f 92v

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15 Oct 1874 (CE, Gregorian)

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