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1. Mss Eur F231/2, f1

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Mss Eur F231/2, f1
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Argues at great length and with great vehemence against any withdrawal of troops from India to serve either in the Crimea or at the Cape of Good Hope – arguments include increase in Indian territory without any corresponding increase in troops, possibility of unexpected outbreaks at any time (e.g...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Sep 1855
Extent:
1 item

2. Mss Eur F231/2, f10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f10
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Murder of Brigadier Mackemzie (Hyderabad Contingent) by troopers of Contingent's 3rd cavalry during Moharram possibly caused by interference in their religious observances; fears of Outram (Resident at Lucknow) of further Hindu-Muslim strife which could develop into 'a religious civil war, whose ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Oct 1855
Extent:
1 item

3. Mss Eur F231/2, f12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f12
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 9 September; regarding timing of his departure, argues there is no precise date and no disparagement of Canning could be implied by his remaining a month longer; if religious strife in Oudh spreads to British India Dalhousie may be forced to intervene without...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Oct 1855
Extent:
1 item

4. Mss Eur F231/2, f22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f22
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 25 September; glad all agree on 1 March as date for his relief; is considering whether Tanjore should lapse following recent death of Raja; is sending opinions of Madras Govt and himself on title of Nawab of Carnatic and hopes Home authorities will put an end...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Nov 1855
Extent:
1 item

5. Mss Eur F231/2, f31

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f31
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 9 October; good progress in Pegu; believes mission to Ava will have beneficial effects despite failure to obtain treaty – Dalhousie himself has always been opposed to treaty; situation in Santal country; following instructions Bill has been passed preventing ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Dec 1855
Extent:
1 item

6. Mss Eur F231/2, f40

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f40
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 8 November; is concerned and surprised at Cabinet's indecision on Oudh, as conflict of opinion in India was over means not general policy of immediate action; time remaining of cold season is running out, after which action requiring troops in the field becom...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Dec 1855
Extent:
1 item

7. Mss Eur F231/2, f45

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f45
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 22 November; Oudh despatch also received - thanks for wide powers of discretion given Govt of India, and despite shortness of time hopes action will be completed; everything within India tranquil, but beyond Dost Muhammad has taken Kandahar, and hopes for Dal...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Jan 1856
Extent:
1 item

8. Mss Eur F231/2, f59

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f59
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
[Refers to Vernon Smith's letter of 8 December]; previous letter omitted to reply on two points; causes of Santal insurrection were chiefly extortions of Bengali merchants and moneylenders, and exactions of police who from now on will be better controlled; Hardinge is deluding in thinking Dalhous...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jan 1856
Extent:
1 item

9. Mss Eur F231/2, f60

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f60
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
[Refers to Vernon Smith's letter of 8 December]; Outram about to leave for Lucknow; troops will be all assembled by 29 January, and matter should be settled during first week of February; briefly describes arrangements for civil administration of Oudh which will be great drain on officer corps ev...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Jan 1856
Extent:
1 item

10. Mss Eur F231/2, f63

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f63
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Telegraphic despatch received that morning that King of Oudh has refused to sign treaty but has issued proclamation calling on his subjects to obey British Govt, and so Govt was assumed yesterday by Resident (i.e. Outram); good and bad aspects of King's refusal to sign treaty; 'grossly exaggerate...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1856
Extent:
1 item

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