Abstract: The memorandum, written 12 January 1872, relates to the existing military provision in the state of Mysore and the lack of need for an army for defence and protection under the treaty agreement with the British Government.Pelly's annotations relate to his situation in Baroda and whether the principles outlined in the memorandum could be implemented there. They are dated as 1873.Physical description: Foliation: The file has been foliated in the top right hand corner of the recto of each folio with a pencil number enclosed in a circle.Conservation: The memorandum was originally attached with a pink ribbon which has been removed for conservation reasons.