Presses on Lord Canning the claims of the Nizam's Minister Salar Jung, to reward. It is said that the support of the British Government is essential to him, unless he is to fall. Private.
Lord Stanley will not take the settlement of Duleep Sing's affairs out of Canning's hands, unless he is about to leave for India or some such urgent reason. The Queen has mentioned Duleep Sing several times. It would be useful to have the report on his affairs as soon as possible. A revival of t...
Urges the importance of some steps being taken towards the settlement of compensation for sufferers by the Mutiny; wishes to know what has been done, so that he can defend the Government of India in Parliament. Comments on the problems of compensation. Private.
Has promoted Sir Matthew Sausse to be Chief Justice of Bombay and. has offered the vacancy to Mr Willes. Four men have declined Calcutta. A Despatch has been sent suggesting the recall of Dr Walker from the Andamans, his conduct has been outrageous, in hanging 80 prisoners for a simple attempt t...
Has deferred sending the Despatch on opium because of the unexpected success of Lord Elgin in obtaining legalisation of the opium trade with China, he now sends the enclosed Despatch unofficially for comment. Would like to see the Government of India is connected from the culture of opium, but b...
Has received Canning's letter promising an account of Duleep Sing's affairs; he is abroad. Stanley will try to prevent him going out to India. Expects that the Rajah of Pattiala will have to remain in India until affairs are settled. Regrets the inevitable delay in rewarding native chiefs, and i...
Has been questioned about Dhar and asks for information. He has offered the Provisional Membership of Council to Sir Robert Hamilton, but expects him to refuse: asks Canning to find a fit man. The Committee of the Council is to examine various plans of new taxation, but Canning will be left the ...
Lord Stanley has received a Memorial from Mr William Taylor [Tayler] late Commissioner of Patna. Stanley thinks his punishment has been severe, and that there exists against him in India among some members of Canning's administration a feeling of personal hostility. Asks if it would be possible ...
Writes that the great military question is still unsettled, and grows more serious than ever. He is prepared to allow the Commander in Chief in England to appoint an Indian Military Secretary at the Horse Guards, and receive copies of all official correspondence. Both Warley and Addiscombe may b...