Refers to Canning's letter of 24 July; Gordon's promotion; encloses letter from General Peel (War Office) in answer to Canning's point about officers getting permission to go home.
Copies of India Act and Queen's proclamation assuming Government of India being sent out; has not been able to omit 'Defender of the Faith' from her titles, but notes need for caution in use of these words in India; new title of Viceroy given to Governor-General's office 'merely nominal for I kno...
Outlines arguments put forward by Straits Settlements to be removed from control of Govt of India and placed under Colonial Office; will send Canning memorial drawn up by John Crawfurd (administered Govt of Singapore 1823-26; writer on Malay Archipelago) [the memorial was sent to Canning by Geral...
Composition of Commission on Indian Army decided before Stanley took office [cf Canning's letter of 28 August]; hopes Canning will send Col (later Sir H) Durand (Indian Army) home with results of enquiries in India; enquires what feeling is among European officers of Indian Army; believes any att...
Letter of introduction on behalf of two Lombard nobles sponsored by Archduke Ferdinand of Austria who are visiting Persia, India and China to procure and reintroduce into Europe original breed of silkworm.
Representations made to him that Jung Bahadur of Nepal is disaffected towards British Govt, the cause being his aversion to British Resident (Col Ramsay); wonders whether latter can be removed given need to humour prejudices of Indian allies.
Report of excessive severity in court martial proceedings in May at Jullundur against officers and men of 4th N.I.; fears there have been many condemnations of innocent men because of 'haste of passion and terror on the part of Europeans' and 'habit of bearing false witness said to be inveterate ...
Need to support (Sir) Salar Jung (Prime Minister of Hyderabad) against intrigues against him – 'it seems important not to lose native friends for want of backing them up. We have not too many, I fear'.
Decision, in justice to Canning, to publish latter's despatch on Oudh Proclamation in answer to Ellenborough's; suggests need to reward sepoys of faithful Lucknow regiments more conspicuously; will ensure Patiala is suitably treated if he visits England; Durand's mission home will be valuable; is...