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341. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/9
Title:
7. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Thanks Canning for his letters of 12 and 22 Aug. Is sorry he bothered the Governor General about the Arcot affairs, when he had so much to do. He has since received a hint from the Court about visiting the Provinces, which will be fully acted up to. Canning's news about the probability of an exp...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Sep 1856
Extent:
1 item

342. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/10
Title:
8. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Sends a list of available officers, only knows the two in the 29th Regiment who would not do for Public Works. Describes the Tour he is about to make. The Tanjore and Arcot papers have been disposed of. Probably some relief will have to be given to the thousands of dependents, who cannot possibl...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Oct 1856
Extent:
2 items

343. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/11
Title:
9. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Harris is glad that Canning agrees about Vernon Smith's statement; the Home authorities now insist that an act be passed. Tanjore and Arcot affairs are progressing satisfactorily: Norton is said to be coming out violently on Tanjore. Forbes the Commissioner has taken possession of the jewels. Ha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

344. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/12
Title:
10. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
After finishing his last letter, Harris learnt that there is likely to be a good deal of difficulty about the Tanjore affairs. On being formally told that the Raj was extinct the family, which had before divided into two parties each with a candidate for King combined and appointed Norton their ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

345. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/13
Title:
10a. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Has enjoyed his Tour, and is charmed by Canara, which seems more alive than any where else. Sedashegar would make an excellent harbour, with 40 miles of navigable river. Describes some of the sights of the Tour. Haig's report on the Godavery is printed at last, and Harris hopes Canning has recei...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1856
Extent:
1 item

346. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/14

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/14
Title:
11. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Thanks Canning for his letter, is glad that their views coincide on the Tanjore matter. There has been some trouble, does not know if it could have been avoided. Thanks Canning for sending Mr Cowie, lack of professional advice has been a great trouble. Arcot affairs may also be difficult, perhap...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Dec 1856
Extent:
1 item

347. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/15
Title:
12. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Some further papers have been sent up on Tanjore, but should not affect the Governor General's conclusions. Wishes the liberality of Government were not to be wasted on those who fall into the hands of scoundrels. The Company's solicitor is pressing for action in the Arcot affair, as the late Na...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jan 1857
Extent:
1 item

348. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/16

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/16
Title:
12a. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Regrets that Colonel Baker's letter about the excess in emergent expenditure came to be overlooked, and promises that in future the expenditure will be strictly limited according to instructions. The Carnatic people have refused to accept their pensions and are raising money to send Mr Norton to...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Feb 1857
Extent:
1 item

349. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/17
Title:
13. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Thanks the Governor General for sending copies of letters about Persia, and of Lord Dunkellin's private ones. Is glad that Canning is holding out against any interference from England. General Ferrier, author of the book on Persia, has been staying with Harris, and they have discussed Persia and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Feb 1857
Extent:
3 items

350. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/18
Title:
14. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Agrees that it would have been unnecessary to send a Brigadier to China with only 400 men. It is amazing how information reaches the newspapers, he does not think the telegraph people are to blame. News that the 1st Madras Native Infantry had refused to march from Nzianagrum was in the 'Athenaeu...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Mar 1857
Extent:
1 item