Case of the theft of a cot in Lucknow in which the accused was whipped fifteen times; reports and the question of whether the punishment was unduly severe
972: Correspondence regarding a fall of meteorites at Dharmsala
Scope & Content:
The collection includes a copy of the following Foreign letters received from India: No.105 of 1861, dated 16 July 1861 No.115 of 1861, dated 22 July 1861 Included within the correspondence is an account of the fall of meteorites by the Deputy Commissioner at Dharmsala, dated 30th July 1860. I...
3513: Correspondence on the subject of local taxation in Bengal
Scope & Content:
The collection includes a copy of the Revenue letter received from India, No.5 of 1871, dated 29 March 1871. It also contains the report of the Committee appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal to consider and report upon the best method of raising taxation from the local sources for lo...
3884: Correspondence on the subject of emigration to St Vincent
Scope & Content:
The collection includes a copy of the Emigration letter received from India, No.45 of 1872, dated 20 December 1872. The correspondence refers to the heavy mortality which occurred amongst the emigrants onboard the Dover Castle.