Letter No.1167 of 1870 from Colonel Robert Phayre, Political Superintendent, Frontier Upper Sind, Jacobabad to Colonel William Lockyer Merewether, The Commissioner in Sind, Kurrachee [Karāchi]
Mss Eur F126/22, ff 120-122
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The record is made up of 3 folios. It was created in 17 Aug 1870. 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 copy of Captain Harrison's Khelat [Kalāt], covering the period 11-17 July 1870 and commenting on the further correspondence recorded as having been received by the Khan of Khelat from individuals in Seistan [Sīstān] and expressing his concerns over what he views as a potential threat to the British Government's Persian and Afghan Policy.
Phayre continues by citing from a letter which General John Jacob had written to the Khan of Khelat in 1854 regarding the Khan's efforts to thwart the work of the frontier officers, and comparing that to the present day situation. The colonel also comments on the entry relating to events at Lus Beyla [Lasbela], details of which are yet to be received and Captain Harrison reporting on a raid by the Murree tribe on Poolajee.
- 'Diary by 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, from 11th to 17th July 1870' reporting on a letter received 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. Moostuffa Khan and Surfaraz Khan, residents of Chaga, Seistan to His Highness the Khan of Beloochistan [Baluchistan] requesting his assistance in defeating the Seistanees [Sīstāni] and quoting from His Highness the Khan's response to them that although interested in their welfare he could not take an active part in their disputes as they had settled in Patan country. The diary also reported on the arrest of Wuzeer Khan Raizanee by the Naib of Quettah and letters discovered on his person 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 [ 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] which implicated 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 Deena Koord and Wuderah Adum Khan in having correspondend with the rebels; telegrams from Musree Mull and Shagazee Goolam Jam in Beyla [Bela] requesting the removal of Naib Meer Mundoo and reporting on a raid by the Murree tribe on Poolajee, in Cutchee [Kutch].
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Letter No.1167 of 1870 from Colonel Robert Phayre, Political Superintendent, Frontier Upper Sind, Jacobabad to Colonel William Lockyer Merewether, The Commissioner in Sind, Kurrachee [Karāchi], British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/22, ff 120-122, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024102474.0x000016> [accessed 29 March 2024]
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- Letter No.1167 of 1870 from Colonel Robert Phayre, Political Superintendent, Frontier Upper Sind, Jacobabad to Colonel William Lockyer Merewether, The Commissioner in Sind, Kurrachee [Karāchi]
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- 120r:122v
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