Has not written earlier chiefly because of Canning's superior knowledge but there are now one or two points on which Canning should know Ministry's intentions; plans for despatch of European troops; complaints from Duke of Cambridge (C-in-C, British Army) regarding dispersal of European force in ...
Apologies that previous letter is not in his own hand [Stanley's draft had been copied for him by his private secretary Gerald Talbot, previously Canning's Private Secretary].
Report that European troops sent from England are neglected on arrival in India; opinion at home no longer sympathises with 'the indiscriminate revenge which seems to be desired by some editors and others in India' – Canning can therefore can count on support from public opinion as well as Govt a...
Troops still being sent out from England; names of persons chosen by outgoing Directors of East India Company and himself to become Members of Council of India [established by India Act]; has included Sir J Lawrence though he would prefer him to remain on active duty in India; delays in finalisin...
Refers to Canning's letter of 24 July; Gordon's promotion; encloses letter from General Peel (War Office) in answer to Canning's point about officers getting permission to go home.
Copies of India Act and Queen's proclamation assuming Government of India being sent out; has not been able to omit 'Defender of the Faith' from her titles, but notes need for caution in use of these words in India; new title of Viceroy given to Governor-General's office 'merely nominal for I kno...
Outlines arguments put forward by Straits Settlements to be removed from control of Govt of India and placed under Colonial Office; will send Canning memorial drawn up by John Crawfurd (administered Govt of Singapore 1823-26; writer on Malay Archipelago) [the memorial was sent to Canning by Geral...
Composition of Commission on Indian Army decided before Stanley took office [cf Canning's letter of 28 August]; hopes Canning will send Col (later Sir H) Durand (Indian Army) home with results of enquiries in India; enquires what feeling is among European officers of Indian Army; believes any att...