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41. Mss Eur B380/2, f114

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f114
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Discussions between J H Rivett-Carnac (Cotton Commissioner) and Russian Minister on India's cotton trade with Russia and other matters; encloses despatch from Sir J Fergusson (Governor of South Australia) on supply of Australian horses to India; suffering caused by exceptional heat in plains; pro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Jul 1869
Extent:
1 item

42. Mss Eur B380/2, f251

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f251
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
His Council unanimously agree that Argyll should not veto Punjab Tenancy Act; Secretary of State has no power to disallow portions of an Act, he can only recommend amendments to Legislative Council; Executive Council has no power to suspend operation of parts of an Act; his Council unanimously ag...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

43. Mss Eur B380/2, f331

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f331
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Press announcement that no decision yet reached whether to hold Durbar at Agra in coming cold weather; encloses papers on irrigation finance including draft bill; frontier raid reported in Agror valley (Hazara district) – will do all he can to avoid an expedition though Punjab officials are sure ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Sep 1869
Extent:
1 item

44. Mss Eur B380/2, f371

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f371
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Encloses letters from Cayley – Mayo's intention to use diplomacy and pressure to persuade Maharaja of Kashmir to open up trade with Yarkand and Kashgar particularly in tea; refers to Argyll's letter of 3 August; will ensure that any statements about railway companies are made with care; Col Strac...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Sep 1869
Extent:
1 item

45. Mss Eur B380/2, f390

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f390
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Encloses papers on reopening trade with China through Burma, appointment of Solicitor to Govt of Bengal (not present), and problem of education of young Maharaja of Mysore [latter is long letter from Malleson (Maharaja's guardian) describing character of Maharaja's two widows, and of mother of (a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Sep 1869
Extent:
1 item

46. Mss Eur B380/3, f2

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f2
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Financial despatch going by this mail; will enforce immediately those reductions within Govt of India's responsibility; hopes whole scheme will be in Argyll's hands by 1st week of November; Governors of Madras and Bombay and some Lt-Governors have promised support; much of problem arises from pas...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Sep 1869
Extent:
1 item

47. Mss Eur B380/3, f125

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f125
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Despatch in preparation on reform of financial system; outline of proposed changes; despatch on artillery will recommend large reduction totalling £200,000; will begin consideration of Marine, Commissariat, Ordnance, Stud and minor Depts on return to Calcutta; hopes military reductions will amoun...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Oct 1869
Extent:
1 item

48. Mss Eur B380/3, f244

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f244
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Cost estimates for Lahore and Peshawar railway work out at about £10,000 or £11,000 per mile, including £600,000-£700,000 for bridges over the Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum: much lower than preliminary estimate of £21,000 per mile.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Oct 1869
Extent:
1 item

49. Mss Eur B380/3, f246

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f246
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Good reception in Legislative Council to Income Tax and Salt bills; reductions have mostly been accepted except for Bombay 'as usual distinguishing itself by almost refusing to carry out the orders of the Govt of India in its P.W.D.'; will commence study of ways and means for 1870/71; export duti...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Nov 1869
Extent:
1 item

50. Mss Eur B380/3, f286

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f286
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Govt management has reduced rather than increased cost of Port Canning line [Calcutta and South Eastern railway], though original decision to guarantee it an 'egregious folly'.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1869
Extent:
1 item