Letter No.785 of 1869 from Colonel Sir William Lockyer Merewether, K.C.S.I. & C.B., Commissioner in Sind, Commissioner's Office, Camp Mora to Colonel Robert Phayre, Political Superintendent, Upper Sind Frontier

İsim	Letter No.785 of 1869 from Colonel Sir William Lockyer Merewether, K.C.S.I. & C.B., Commissioner in Sind, Commissioner's Office, Camp Mora to Colonel Robert Phayre, Political Superintendent, Upper Sind Frontier
Basım Tarihi:	1869/1869
Basım Yeri	- Qatar National Library
Tür	Kitap
Dil	İngilizce
Dijital	Evet
Yazma	Hayır
Sayfa Sayısı	5
Fiziksel Boyutlar	5 folios
Kütüphane:	Ortadoğu Dijital Kütüphanesi
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Lokasyon	British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
Tarih	1869/1869
Notlar	Letter in response to Colonel Phayre's letter No. 1579 of 1869 drawing attention to certain points made in Phayre's observations.The points made by Merewether relate to the practicalities or otherwise of militaty positions proposed by Phayre; the limitations of some of Phayre's proposals such as its ability to enable the Boogtees and Murrees to develop and cultivate their land; requesting more detailed information on some of the proposed outposts and how they would in practice afford protection to travellers and merchants; and asking how the Khan of Kelat [Kalāt] might react to such military extensions into his territory. Each point raised by Merewether is outlined in further detail throughout the letter.Merewether also outlines his opinion that further military advances in this area would be less beneficial to the Government of India than if a small amount of expenditure and expertise was used to improve the position of the Khan of Kelat and to enable him to establish outposts on the route from Quettah [Quetta] to Sind in order to protect merchants.Merewether also suggests that work could be undertaken to improve irrigation to the plain between the Sind Frontier, the Murree Hills and Cutchee [Cuchi] which would provide opportunities for all the hill tribes to earn a livelihood through cultivation.Merewether concludes by discussing how his remarks would affect the neighbouring frontier of the Punjaub [Punjab], including proposing that all dealings with the Murrees and Boogtees should be handled by one political superintendent only and suggesting that Phayre settle who this should be with Captain Robert Sandeman, the politicial superintendent for the Punjaub frontier. Merewether also outlines Sandeman's other proposals including establishing a post in the Shum plain, which he concurs with; and occupying Barkhan (Lugharee) which he cites Captain Sandeman's reasons for proposing as he is not sufficiently familiar with the area himself.The letter concludes by stating that although he is opposed to further occupation he does feel that a trip through the hills, carried out by officers of both frontier lines, would be beneficial in enabling them to become acquainted with the hill tribes and to gain useful knowledge of the country and its inhabitants. He also hopes that such a trip would have the benefit of enabling the hill tribes to see how disciplined troops operate. \| 5 folios \| more \| less
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Letter No.785 of 1869 from Colonel Sir William Lockyer Merewether, K.C.S.I. & C.B., Commissioner in Sind, Commissioner's Office, Camp Mora to Colonel Robert Phayre, Political Superintendent, Upper Sind Frontier

Basım Tarihi 1869/1869

Basım Yeri - Qatar National Library

Tür Kitap

Dil İngilizce

Dijital Evet

Yazma Hayır

Sayfa Sayısı 5

Fiziksel Boyutlar 5 folios

Kütüphane Ortadoğu Dijital Kütüphanesi

Demirbaş Numarası 81055/vdc_100024102474.0x000002_ar | 81055/vdc_100024102474.0x000002_en | Mss Eur F126/22, ff 3v-7

Kayıt Numarası 81055%2Fvdc_100024102474.0x000002_dlme

Lokasyon British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers

Tarih 1869/1869

Notlar Letter in response to Colonel Phayre's letter No. 1579 of 1869 drawing attention to certain points made in Phayre's observations.The points made by Merewether relate to the practicalities or otherwise of militaty positions proposed by Phayre; the limitations of some of Phayre's proposals such as its ability to enable the Boogtees and Murrees to develop and cultivate their land; requesting more detailed information on some of the proposed outposts and how they would in practice afford protection to travellers and merchants; and asking how the Khan of Kelat [Kalāt] might react to such military extensions into his territory. Each point raised by Merewether is outlined in further detail throughout the letter.Merewether also outlines his opinion that further military advances in this area would be less beneficial to the Government of India than if a small amount of expenditure and expertise was used to improve the position of the Khan of Kelat and to enable him to establish outposts on the route from Quettah [Quetta] to Sind in order to protect merchants.Merewether also suggests that work could be undertaken to improve irrigation to the plain between the Sind Frontier, the Murree Hills and Cutchee [Cuchi] which would provide opportunities for all the hill tribes to earn a livelihood through cultivation.Merewether concludes by discussing how his remarks would affect the neighbouring frontier of the Punjaub [Punjab], including proposing that all dealings with the Murrees and Boogtees should be handled by one political superintendent only and suggesting that Phayre settle who this should be with Captain Robert Sandeman, the politicial superintendent for the Punjaub frontier. Merewether also outlines Sandeman's other proposals including establishing a post in the Shum plain, which he concurs with; and occupying Barkhan (Lugharee) which he cites Captain Sandeman's reasons for proposing as he is not sufficiently familiar with the area himself.The letter concludes by stating that although he is opposed to further occupation he does feel that a trip through the hills, carried out by officers of both frontier lines, would be beneficial in enabling them to become acquainted with the hill tribes and to gain useful knowledge of the country and its inhabitants. He also hopes that such a trip would have the benefit of enabling the hill tribes to see how disciplined troops operate. | 5 folios | more | less

Parçası Olduğu British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers