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31. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/39

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/39
Title:
No. 34b: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Has received the alarming news of the spread of the Mutiny in the Bengal Army and the letters of Lord Canning, in whom he feels every confidence. He is shocked to hear of the weakness of so many in Calcutta, and of the miserable proclamation, rightly denounced by Canning, issued by Mangles' old ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1857
Extent:
2 items

32. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/43

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/43
Title:
No. 37: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Thanks the Governor General for his letter of 20 Jul recapitulates the news received from India. For many places no information has been received. Describes at great length the reinforcements sent out. Explains why so many troops have been sent to Bombay and Kurrachee. Sends a paper from Mr J R ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Sep 1857
Extent:

4 items

33. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/45

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/45
Title:
No. 39: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Hopes that the Court's proposal for the raising of a body of English Light Cavalry will be sanctioned. Anxiety is felt on account of the probable deficiency of ammunition, tents, artillery, harness and shoes in India. Sir A Bogle is anxious about the safe-keeping of the convicts at Moulmein. The...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Oct 1857
Extent:

2 items

34. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/51

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/51
Title:
No. 44: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Writes that he shares Lord Canning's anxiety about Lucknow. Hopes that the Loan in India is going well. People feel that India should be self-sufficient. Suggests that Lord Canning ask the Court to act as his Agent, to collect subscriptions to the Loan in England. The tide of opinion has begun t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Dec 1857
Extent:

3 items

35. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/57

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/57
Title:
No. 49: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
States that the House of Commons have just passed the Votes of Thanks to the Governor General and others. A letter will shortly be sent, asking for recommendations for distinctions. The Governor General's explanation of the Martial Law and the Clemency Order are beginning to be appreciated. Asks...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Feb 1858-9 Feb 1858
Extent:

1 item

36. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/58

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/58
Title:
No. 50: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Writes of the fall of Lord Palmerston's Government and the minority Government of Lord Derby. Congratulates Lord Canning on the good news from the North West and Gorruckpore, thanks to Jung Bahadoor. Lord Canning is now much better thought of in England. The Loan seems to be improving. Blames hi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1858
Extent:

1 item

37. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/72

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/72
Title:
No. 64: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Writes of the great anxiety he feels for the success of Lord Canning's administration, and humbly advises Lord Canning not to overtax his strength with all the details of administration not only of the North West Provinces but also of the Punjab. Begs him to concern himself only with the great q...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Oct 1858
Extent:

1 item

38. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/33

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/33
Title:
No. 31: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Congratulates Lord Canning on the successful disbandment of the 19th Native Infantry, with comments. Is not surprised that the 34th were the instigators, because they have a fanatical commander who as a Major was removed from his Regiment for distributing religious tracts. If he is allowed to re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

39. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/29

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/29
Title:
No. 28: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Regrets that if peace is to be made with Persia at once, such a fine body of troops should be shut up in Persia when a strong force is so urgently wanted in China. The events in Sarawak may have been a mere coincidence. The cartridge excitement in India is likely to increase the pressure for mor...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 item

40. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/32

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/32
Title:
No. 30: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Has heard of the news of the murderous attack on the Adjutant of the 34th by one of his sepoys, and the disbandment of the 19th Native Infantry. All agree about the wisdom of the Governor General's measures, and hopes the lesson will be long remembered. It is very discouraging to find that thoug...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item