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The record is made up of 5 folios. It was created in 17 May 1876. 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 papers and representations that he wished to make to Pelly in regard to a compensation claim, following injuries sustained during a riot in Baroda.

The letter details the events of the riot which took place on 28 April 1875 and the circumstances by which he had been injured, as well as his subsequent decision to resign his position three months later on medical grounds. The letter goes on to discuss matters of his salary following his resignation which he feels were not settled satisfactorily at the time and to request Pelly's assistance in resolving the matter.

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English in Latin script
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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 F126/7, ff 165-169

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17 May 1876 (CE, Gregorian)

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Letter from Juyjeeurendap Khoosbawass, Vauré Taub, Surat District to Sir Lewis Pelly, India, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, Mss Eur F126/7, ff 165-169, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100024102602.0x000045> [accessed 6 July 2026]

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