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11. Mss Eur F231/15/26

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/26
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Has not written since discussions on Proclamation and Secret Despatch, publication of which 'staggered me for a time'; was tempted to answer it and come home but soon decided otherwise; realises this may be thought wrong decision even by some of his strongest supporters; agrees with Vernon Smith ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Aug 1858
Extent:
1 item

12. Mss Eur F231/15/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/7
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Canning's assessment of Sir Colin Campbell (new C-in-C, India) who arrived 10 days ago – Grant more useful for staff work currently in hand, but Campbell inspires more confidence as field commander; Campbell's chief difficulties are lack of headquarters staff (which followed Anson to Delhi, but w...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Aug 1857
Extent:
1 item

13. Mss Eur F231/15/10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/10
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 27 July; no prominent good news to tell, but 'general aspect of affairs is improving'; situation at Delhi where strength is much increased thanks to exertions of John Lawrence; siege train has arrived, but Canning thinks internal divisions among mutineers qui...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Sep 1857
Extent:
1 item

14. Mss Eur F231/15/12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/12
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Explains reasons for his intention to appoint John Lawrence as permanent replacement for Colvin (deceased) as Lt-Governor of North-Western Provinces; need to simplify their revenue and judicial system on lines of those of Punjab, for which recent upheaval provides opportunity; it will be called r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Sep 1857
Extent:
1 item

15. Mss Eur F231/15/13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/13
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Capture of Delhi; no evidence of rebels escaping from Delhi having decided on a rallying point, but if they reinforce rebels in Oudh in large numbers, that could cause serious difficulty; Canning's disappointment that success at Lucknow is only partial; laments loss of Neill; emphasises success a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Oct 1857
Extent:
1 item

16. Mss Eur F231/15/14

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/14
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 10 September; regiments from England are arriving; success of Greathed's column near Agra against rebels fleeing from Delhi; situation at Lucknow; comments on Man Singh; need to prevent Delhi rebels swelling numbers at Lucknow – orders to this effect have bee...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Oct 1857
Extent:
1 item

17. Mss Eur F231/15/15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/15
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Campbell and his staff have left for Cawnpore where troops are concentrating for advance on Lucknow; Greathed's column has arrived there and a reinforcement from Delhi under Brig (Sir) J Hope Grant who will supersede Greathed; Campbell will have 4000 men compared with the two brigades of 2500 Out...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Oct 1857
Extent:
1 item

18. Mss Eur F231/15/18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/18
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Comments on defence of Lucknow and need for honours for its garrison; Campbell's masterly relief of it; reverse at Cawnpore; Campbell has made example of Gwalior rebels and no more trouble expected from them; Oudh will be left alone for present; documents to be sent home on Canning's attitude to ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Dec 1857
Extent:
1 item

19. Mss Eur F231/15/19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/19
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Vernon Smith's demand for reasons for Instructions [i.e. 'clemency' instructions] of 31 July partly anticipated by despatch of previous mail, and another despatch goes today; Canning does not understand why they are considered untimely; incredible that lies that J P Grant had released 150 mutinee...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Dec 1857
Extent:
1 item

20. Mss Eur F231/15/22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/22
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 8 January; procedure for making recommendations for honours; Bartle Frere much less deserving of honour than several others; premature to award civil honours until Lucknow has been recovered; is asking native princes to remove superscription of King of Delhi ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Feb 1858
Extent:
1 item

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