Approves Canning's proposal for cession of territory to Nepal [cf Canning's letter to Ellenborough of 10 June]; irregularity committed by (Sir) R Temple (Secretary to Punjab Govt) in publishing letter purporting to be from Sir J Lawrence to (Sir) Herbert Edwardes on relations of the State with Ch...
Acknowledges Canning's letters of 30 September and 2 October; does not fear Jung Bahadur proving false – 'he knows his interest too well'; Lawrence writes that he must come home for good of his health; difficulty in filling judgeships in Bengal and Bombay; pressure from Duleep Singh for settlemen...
Queen has written and spoken to him several times on behalf of Duleep Singh; anti-opium agitation has revived; is bringing before Cabinet proposal to comply with Canning's demand for increase in local European artillery but Horse Guards want it to belong to them; proposal to add European regiment...
Concern at forced sales of land in Shahabad for non-payment of revenue, if default due to inability of Govt to protect landowners from marauding rebels; Govt's need to conciliate landowners; fears compulsory sales of land has done much to alienate the people; asks Canning to consider possible way...
Again raises question of compensation for losses suffered during rebellion on which he needs to be able to answer questions in Parliament; lists issues involved including whether any distinction should be made between natives and Europeans.
Acknowledges Canning's letters of 19 and 20 October; importance of including declaration of mercy in Proclamation; need to avoid ruining solvent landowners by unnecessary legalism; Canning's letters sent to Lord Derby (Prime Minister) which will delay Stanley's reply on some details; has delivere...
Secret despatch on Canning's Oudh proclamation to be sent by next mail because it was thought necessary to place Govt's views on record; though they cannot alter their judgement of proclamation itself, they will express approval of Canning's practical policy on Oudh, and full confidence in his ge...
Acknowledges Canning's letter of 31 October; no problem with Montgomery's appointment to Punjab; brief comments on capabilities of some senior Indian civilians.