Letter from Lewis Pelly, On board Earl Canning, off Bushire to Sir Bartle Frere

Mss Eur F126/43, f 54

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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 19 Nov 1866. 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 informing Sir Bartle that he has learned from statements made by his servants that the fire on board Berenice was caused by servants using naked flames in either the sloop deck or holds.

The letter also reports that the Officer commanding May Frere , Mr Arnst has been obstructive and has caused his vessel to be grounded, giveingdetails of the circumstances under which this happened and requesting that his conduct be reported to Government.

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