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561. Mss Eur F90/33, no.74

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Mss Eur F90/33, no.74
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Still awaiting news whether Amir will meet him; comments on criticisms of Hazara expedition, which Lawrence believes will keep tribes of Black Mountain quiet for some years; drought continues, particularly in native States - efforts being made to rouse chiefs to give relief.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Oct 1868
Extent:
1 item

562. Mss Eur F90/33, no.75

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Mss Eur F90/33, no.75
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Sher Ali's precarious position in Afghanistan threatened both by his nephew Abdul Rahman and his son Yakub Ali; Maharaja of Kashmir's request regarding choice of successor; Maharaja's wish that British agent in Ladakh should be withdrawn; [refers to Northcote's letter of 30 September]; Cracroft W...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Oct 1868
Extent:
1 item

563. Mss Eur F90/33, no.76

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.76
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Refers to Northcote's letter of 30 September, his reply of 29 October, and Northcote's letter to Temple; explains why he has been taking action on financial questions - Governor-General cannot rely on Council as a body, so must rely on Secretary of State, and therefore if decisions are left to wi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Oct 1868
Extent:
1 item

564. Mss Eur F90/33, no.77

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.77
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
[Refers to Northcote's letter of 5 October]; exploration of route to China via Assam likely to end in failure; Scindia's alleged dislike of Col Daly whom Sir Dinkar Rao states is liked by everybody at Gwalior from Scindia downwards; difficulty of conciliating Akhund of Swat; Amir cannot risk leav...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Nov 1868
Extent:
1 item

565. Mss Eur F90/33, no.78

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.78
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Pleased to receive by telegram Northcote's agreement to request of Maharaja of Kashmir regarding succession in event of his, or his sucessors', dying without male issue; difficulty of Indian chiefs and British understanding each other's way of thinking; Lawrence thinks Kashmir's real motive is to...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Nov 1868
Extent:
1 item

566. Mss Eur F90/33, no.79

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.79
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Drought will be severe, September rains having been succeeded by very hot wind; there is food for people, but little fodder for animals; only Oudh and parts of lower Bengal seem likely to escape; measures to provide relief; situation in Afghanistan.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Nov 1868
Extent:
1 item

567. Mss Eur F90/33, no.80

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.80
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Cash balances very low, and unless India can be relieved from British Treasury, it will be necessary to borrow; drought in central and upper India gets worse; has arrived in Calcutta.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Nov 1868
Extent:
1 item

568. Mss Eur F90/33, no.81

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Mss Eur F90/33, no.81
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Drought in upper provinces continues; Col Daly; dispersal of Scindia's troops was Lawrence's responsibility and approved by Secretary of State.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Nov 1868
Extent:
1 item

569. Mss Eur F90/33, no.82

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.82
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Uncertainty in India whether Argyll or John Bright has become Secretary of State (Lawrence hopes the former); most pressing point is prospect of drought on which Lawrence gives general report; encloses minutes (not present) by himself and others on policy towards Afghanistan; low state of cash ba...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Dec 1868
Extent:
1 item

570. Mss Eur F90/33, no.83

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.83
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Thanks Northcote for his courtesy and consideration and hopes to become personally acquainted with him.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Dec 1868
Extent:
1 item