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191. Mss Eur F231/5, p109

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/5, p109
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Another regiment of dragoons needed, because Irregular Cavalry have proved as faithless as sepoys; though regiment of East Indian Dragoons could be raised its value would be 'very problematical'; is pleased with Grant (acting C-in-C) who arrived three days ago and Canning with him; believes war w...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1857
Extent:
1 item

192. Mss Eur F231/8, f22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/8, f22
Title:
Letter from Vernon Smith to Canning
Scope & Content:
Refers to Canning's letters of 8 and 9 April; financial despatch will give £1 million to be spent on public works, though papers before Vernon Smith suggest nearly £2 million already proposed to be spent; question whether there should be increase in military or 'native' [i.e. civil ?] police, and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1856
Extent:
1 item

193. Mss Eur F231/8, f49 (2)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/8, f49 (2)
Title:
Letter from Vernon Smith to Canning
Scope & Content:
Refers to Canning's letter of 17 July; brief comments on Indian financial position; possibility of negotiations with Persia at Constantinople, but meanwhile Canning should continue with preparations for campaign; agreement has been given to Anson's tour of inspection; inconvenience of latter's co...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Sep 1856
Extent:
1 item

194. Mss Eur F231/2, f10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/2, f10
Title:
Letter from Dalhousie to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Murder of Brigadier Mackemzie (Hyderabad Contingent) by troopers of Contingent's 3rd cavalry during Moharram possibly caused by interference in their religious observances; fears of Outram (Resident at Lucknow) of further Hindu-Muslim strife which could develop into 'a religious civil war, whose ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Oct 1855
Extent:
1 item

195. Mss Eur F231/10, f34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/10, f34
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
No news from China; glad Vernon Smith approves his refusal to send European regiment to Hong Kong [cf Vernon Smith's letter of 26 January] at which some merchants were angry; explains background to minor frontier expeditions – desirable frontier should be pacified before force there is weakened b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Mar 1857
Extent:
1 item

196. Mss Eur F231/10, f69 (1)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/10, f69 (1)
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Disbandment of 19th N.I; 2nd Grenadiers shows signs of repentance, but describes further disturbances in 34th N.I; conduct of Colonels of 19th and 34th is under scrutiny; Lt-Col S G Wheler of 34th a religious zealot and if his regiment's disaffection proves traceable to his indiscretion he may ha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 item

197. Mss Eur F231/13/19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/13/19
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
[Refers to Vernon Smith's letter of 9 May]; strongly opposes suggestion Govt of India should take foreign legions into its service; they would be unsuitable for India's military requirements and their cost would therefore be unjustified – 'I say confidently that a new legion of Sikhs or Ghoorkahs...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jun 1856
Extent:
1 item

198. Mss Eur F231/13/22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/13/22
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
King of Oudh's family, but not King himself, have embarked secretly for England; asks Vernon Smith to ensure they are received suitably and not slighted; guide to this party is Mr Brandon who arrived in India as a gardener's boy – Canning outlines his career; party may be joined by Capt Bird in E...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jun 1856
Extent:
1 item

199. Mss Eur F231/13/27

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/13/27
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Visit of Queen Dowager of Oudh to England; King is likely to remain at Calcutta till she returns; inability of Jackson and Gubbins (Acting Chief Commissioner and Financial Commissioner) of Oudh and accusations levelled by former against latter; Jackson well disposed towards employment of uncovena...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Aug 1856
Extent:
1 item

200. Mss Eur F231/13/36

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/13/36
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Refers to Vernon Smith's letter of 25 August; Ritchie's refusal of judgeship at Madras; is delighted Vernon Smith informs Canning of what Chairs and others say about him; answers their criticisms regarding Queen of Oudh, and discusses treatment which should be accorded to King and Queen; despite ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Oct 1856
Extent:
1 item