Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1838
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include the Elphinstone College in Bombay who have appealed to the Governor to approve of the resolution passed by them (Mss Eur F88/104/3); the navigation of the Ganges by steam ships (Mss Eur F88/104/9); comments on how the want of excitement in India is negatively affe...
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1839
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include Sir Lionel Smith's transfer as Governor of Mauritius (Mss Eur F88/110/16); Dr Philips' treatment of Elphinstone's illness by hot water bottles and mercurial tablets (Mss Eur F88/110/23); invitations to weddings; requests for letters of introduction to Lord Elphins...
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1839
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include requests and thanks for recommendations and benevolence. Also includes an application made to Parliament to improve the turnpike roads in west Stirlingshire; engaging a house in Kent for Miss Elphinstone; and donating books/publications to the Royal Geographical S...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
03 Jan 1839-26 Dec 1840
Extent:
1 file 158 folios
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