Search

040-003309935 Language English

51. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/15
Title:
No. 15: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Reports the result of a conference with Colonel Hennell on the necessity of extending operations in the Persian Gulf. States the necessity of combining in the General Commanding both military and political powers, and should there be no suitable officer in India available, suggests General [Jame...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Oct 1856
Extent:
1 item

52. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/16

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/16
Title:
No. 16: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
States that the warm clothing for the Persian Expedition will for the most part be sent by the mail of the 19th. It seems from Lord Clarendon's instructions to Lord Stratford that the force will not be withdrawn until 6 months after the acceptance of the terms to be offered to the Persian Govern...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

53. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/19
Title:
No. 19: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Writes that the matter of the amalgamation of sea-going vessels including the Irrawaddy flotilla with the Indian Navy has finally been settled, notwithstanding Canning's objections. Comments. Mussee Ood Deen has been appointed Agent of the Oudh family, and has had an interview. The substance of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Dec 1856
Extent:
1 item

54. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/20

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/20
Title:
No. 20: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Reports on the feasibility of establishing a pure gold currency in India, to relieve the ceaseless drain of silver from Europe for the East. Asks for the Governor General's opinion on the feasibility of introducing the tunic into the Indian Army in place of the coatee. A Despatch on Medical Refo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jan 1857
Extent:
3 items

55. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/21

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/21
Title:
No. 21: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
States that the Governor of Bushire had made friendly overtures to Captain Jones, but the news of the fall of Herat to the Persians changed his tone. Has received a telegraphic Despatch from Vienna stating that the Persian Government on hearing that Karrak and Bushire had been taken had accepted...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jan 1857
Extent:
1 item

56. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/22
Title:
No. 22: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Repeats his opinion of the impolicy of military operations in or through Afghanistan. Does not believe Mr Vernon Smith's statement in the House that Ferook Khan has plenipotential powers to treat. Describes speeches at the Geographical Society on the country between the shores of the Persian Gul...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Feb 1857
Extent:
1 item

57. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/27

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/27
Title:
No. 26a: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Hopes that the ratification of the Treaty will free Lord Canning of anxiety about troops. Describes an interview with Ferook Khan, and their discussion of the Russian objections to the peace Treaty; Ferook Khan will probably return to London as Ambassador. Two iron screw steamers should be despa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 item

58. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/61

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/61
Title:
No. 53: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Reports that the whole Court, with one exception, was surprised and upset at the suggestion of destroying the City of Delhi; has no doubt that there has been some misunderstanding, and the fortifications only were meant. Private.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Mar 1858
Extent:

1 item

59. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/4
Title:
No. 4: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Writes that he is glad to hear of the Governor General's favourable impression of the native Army, created by the behaviour of the Colonel's old Regiment. Speaks highly of native troops in general, and attributes their shortcomings to the lack of European officers. Lord Dalhousie intended to pro...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Feb 1856
Extent:
1 item

60. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/7
Title:
No. 7: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
States that on receipt of the Despatch of the Supreme Government the Court acted instantly, and proposed to supply 2 ensigns to each Regiment; but the Board has not yet replied. It will take at least 6 months to send out the ensigns, because of the stringent examination that each cadet will have...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jun 1856
Extent:
1 item