Letter No.1828 of 1869 from Colonel Robert Phayre, The Political Superintendent, Frontier Upper Sind, Jacobabad to Sir William Lockyer Merewether, The Commissioner in Sind

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Letter forwarding report No.54 of 1869 from Captain Charles Henry Harrison, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Kelat and drawing Sir William Merewether's attention to paragraph four of the report which does not agree with the facts contained within his own records and giving details of the various contradictions.

Enclosed with the letter are a copy of Report No. 54 from Captain Harrison, and also a further letter No.55 of 1869 in which Captain Harrison has responded to a request from Colonel Phayre for further information:

• Report No.54 of 1869 from Captain Charles Henry Harrison, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Khelat [Kalāt] reporting on events at Khelat [Kalāt] from June 1869 onwards and the Khan of Kelat (Khodadad Khan)'s Government having been engrossed in the intrigues being caused by the Jam of Beylah [Bela] and the Mingul Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. , as well as the likelihood of aggression by the Persian Government towards Kedj. The report gives details of the history of the Jam of Beylah and his antecedents explaining his opposition to the Khan; the recent movements of them against the Khan and their attempts to recruit other Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. 's to join them. The report also discusses the question of the likelihood of Persian aggression at Kedj, information in relation to it from the Naib Faquir Mahomed, and Harrison's explanations to the Khan as to the position of the English Government in relation to the matter. The letter also includes a note regarding a report that Ibrahim Khan, who had been causing the difficulties at Kedj had died, but that this was not as yet confirmed as reliable information. Also contained within the report is information on the various tribes in Khelat and Afghanistan, giving details of the areas they occupy, the names of their leaders, details of arrangements they may have for providing safe passage through passes and other trade routes, and information regarding how the Khan has handled those Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. 's seeking forgiveness who wished to re-align themselves with him.The report concludes by bringing to the attention of Government the work of Doctor R Bowman who had been serving as a Surgeon and Oculist in Quettah [Quetta] and supporting the Government's proposal to increase his pay.
• Letter No.55 of 1869 from Captain Charles Henry Harrison, 24 December 1869 informing Colonel Phayre that the conclusions arrived at in paragraph eleven of his report (No.54 of 1869) were based on personal knowledge of the individuals concerned and stating that his report was intended to demonstrate the Jam of Beyla's intention to upset the Khan's Government. Enclosed with this letter are translations of two further letters, both from Shagassee Wullee Mahomed, reporting on his attempts at engaging the Jam of Beyla and Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Noorodeen, his victory at Wudd and their subsequent flight to Beyla where they plundered the town before again fleeing, the Jam to Kurrachee [Karachi] and Nooroodeen to Kah Saroor. The letter also reports on news of Ibrahaim Khan Banpoor's intentions to cause mischief at Kedj, requesting permission to go there and reporting on attempts to recover the property plundered by the Jam's forces.

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5 folios

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Printed copies of correspondence relating to relations between the British Government and Khelat [Kalāt] state

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Ref: Mss Eur F126/22

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English in Latin script

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Letter

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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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Unrestricted

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Mss Eur F126/22, ff 47-53

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24 Dec 1869 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter No.1828 of 1869 from Colonel Robert Phayre, The Political Superintendent, Frontier Upper Sind, Jacobabad to Sir William Lockyer Merewether, The Commissioner in Sind, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/22, ff 47-53, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/annos/search/81055/vdc_100024102474.0x000007> [accessed 8 July 2026]

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