Letter from Captain Charles Henry Harrison, Political Agent, Khelat [Kalāt] and Beloochistan [Baluchistan] to Colonel Robert Phayre, The Political Superintendent, Frontier Upper Sind

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Letter forwarding a number of enclosures for the attention of Sir William Lockyer Merewether:

• Letter from His Highness Meah Khodadad Khan [Mir Khudadad Khan], Khan of Khelat [Kalāt] and Beloochistan [Baluchistan] to Sir William Lockyer Merewether, K.C.S.I. & C.B., Commissioner in Sind, 16 July 1870, regarding his having been informed that Captain Robert Sandeman had been corresponding with 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. Moolah Mahomed [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed], and that the Captain had instructed individuals from the Murree tribe to meet with the 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 sons and make promises in regard to enquiring on their case and providing assistance to them, and challenging the right by which an officer could undertake such actions, as well as enclosing copies of the correspondence which was intercepted by the Khan.
• Letter from 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. Moolah Mahomed Rasianee [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed Raisani], 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. Noordeen 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. Mahomed Khan Roostumzai, Ala Dad Khan (son of Mahomed Hoossein, and Aitibur Giranee, Kandahar [Candahar] to Captain Robert Sandeman, Deputy Commissioner, Dehra Ghazee Khan [Dera Ghāzi Khān], 10 July 1870 giving their statement in regards to their disputes with the Khan of Khelat and why they believe the dispute has not been settled.
• Letter from 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. Moolah Mahomed Raisanee [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed Raisani], to Bukt Yar Khan, Seebee [Sibi] stating that they had not yet heard from the Ameer [Amir] (of Kabul) regarding their prospects and that he had written to Captain Robert Sandeman regarding the matter.
• Letter from 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. Moolah Mahomed Raisanee [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed Raisani] to 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. Guzeen Murree [Guzzen Khan], July 1870, informing him that the Ameer [Amir] (of Kabul?) was taking great interest and trouble about them.
• Letter from 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. Moolah Mahomed Raisanee [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed Raisani] to Shaban, Murree, July 1870 asking him to accompany Wuzeer Khan who had a letter for the 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. .
• Letter from 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. Moolah Mahomed Raisanee [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed Raisani] to Wuderah Kurrum Khan, Joha Khan, Futteh Khan, and Ali Dost - Murrees reporting that the Ameer [Amir] (of Kabul) is taking the greatest interest in them.
• Letter from Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Adum Khan Bungoolzai, and Ala Deenah Koord to 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. Moolah Mahomed Raisanee [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed Raisani], July 1870 stating that they had heard all about him from Wuzeer Khan.
• Letter from 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. Moolah Mahomed Raisanee [ Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mullah Mohammed Raisani], Noordeen Mingul, and Mahomed Khan Roostumzai to Sirfars Wuderah Adum Khan, and Alee Deenah Koord, July 1870 stating that the letter they had sent had been delivered by Wuzeer Khan.
• Letter from 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. Mahomed Khan Roostumzai, Aliyah Khan, Afzul Khan Raisanee, Azmut Kadur Deenah Yar Mahomed, Yussuf Khan, Kheir Mahomed, and Bukshoo to Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Ala Deenah Koord, Mahomed Khan Roostumzai, Shadee Khan, Zama Khan, Kadur Deena Yar Mahomed, Yussuf Khan, Nuzur Khan, and all friends, 8 July, reporting that they were at Kandahar and that the Ameer [Amir] had not yet arrived there.

All the letters are signed as true translations by 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

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5 folios

It is part of

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

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Ref: Mss Eur F126/22

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Letter

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Original held at

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

Archive reference

Mss Eur F126/22, ff 104-108

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Date(s)

20 Jul 1870 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter from Captain Charles Henry Harrison, Political Agent, Khelat [Kalāt] and Beloochistan [Baluchistan] to Colonel Robert Phayre, The Political Superintendent, Frontier Upper Sind, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/22, ff 104-108, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/annos/search/81055/vdc_100024102474.0x00000e> [accessed 15 June 2026]

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