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1. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13
Title:
Letters from the Governor of Madras
Scope & Content:
Correspondence to Lord Canning from successive Governors or Acting Governors of Madras. Lord Harris preceded Canning's term as Governor General and served until 28 Mar 1859; Sir Charles Trevelyan served from 28 Mar 1859 to 8 Jun 1860; William Ambrose Morehead (Acting) served from 8 Jun 1860 to 5...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Apr 1856-Jan 1862
Extent:
1 volume (94 items & enclosures)

2. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/42

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/42
Title:
31. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Incomplete letter. Note by the Private Secretary's Registrar that the first part of this letter was not received. Continues: Harris has forgotten to mention the case of Captain Hope, late Secretary to the Military Board, who is now without the chance of an appointment as good as that he formerly...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1857
Extent:
1 item

3. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/52

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/52
Title:
35. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Recommends Lieutenant R C Heuchy, Madras Artillery, for the command of a Battery in the Nizam's Contingent. Harris is getting better.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Aug 1858
Extent:
1 item

4. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/3

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/3
Title:
3. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Has sent some papers about additions and alterations in the subordinate medical establishment. If the 3 medical services are to be assimilated, the Madras medicals want a Deputy from Madras to sit on the Committee.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 May 1856
Extent:
1 item

5. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/12

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/12
Title:
10. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
After finishing his last letter, Harris learnt that there is likely to be a good deal of difficulty about the Tanjore affairs. On being formally told that the Raj was extinct the family, which had before divided into two parties each with a candidate for King combined and appointed Norton their ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

6. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/21

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/21
Title:
17. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Lieutenant Sankey is being despatched. Harris has been trying to think of an equivalent for the Moturpha tax, but cannot think of any direct method. Government income is increasing yearly, and he is disposed to let well alone. Indirectly the local road rate will be more than equivalent to the Mo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

7. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/29

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/29
Title:
21. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Thanks the Governor General for sending the Europeans, who were much needed. Everyone applies for Europeans, the Resident at Hyderabad asks for them in great numbers. Harris realises the importance of Hyderabad but does not agree that the peace of Southern India depends upon his Residency. A Mov...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jul 1857
Extent:
1 item

8. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/33

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/33
Title:
24. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
The position at Madras has not improved. Elphinstone has asked for 100 of the 74th, but the men are fully occupied, and it seemed to Harris too great a risk to send them 150 miles through unknown country. A further request came from Elphinstone and Sir Henry Somerset, and Harris has sent a Wing ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Aug 1857-9 Aug 1857
Extent:
1 item

9. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/35

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/35
Title:
26. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Letter will be delivered by Colonel Carthew, who goes to Calcutta to command the Brigade of Madras troops. Praises Carthew. He will be able to describe the dismounting of the 8th Cavalry. There is some doubt as to whether the men volunteered for foreign service or not. At all events they are now...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Aug 1857
Extent:
1 item

10. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/46

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/46
Title:
31d. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
General Ferrier's information about the Hungarian and Polish officers came from Paris and Alexandria. The information seems to be of a very general nature, but it might be as well not to overlook it. There is nothing new in Madras but rumours. Asks for campaign news.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jan 1858
Extent:
1 item