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101. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/28

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/28
Title:
No. 27: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
He is greatly alarmed at the news of the blunder which has occasioned the mutinous conduct of the sepoys; an event like this is just the spark to cause the catastrophe feared by Lord Metcalfe. The natives are much agitated by such proceedings as the abolition of suttee and the remarriage of Hind...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 item

102. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/29

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/29
Title:
No. 28: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Regrets that if peace is to be made with Persia at once, such a fine body of troops should be shut up in Persia when a strong force is so urgently wanted in China. The events in Sarawak may have been a mere coincidence. The cartridge excitement in India is likely to increase the pressure for mor...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 item

103. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/30

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/30
Title:
No. 28a: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Refers to his previous letter on the Mutiny and urges the necessity of extreme caution in missionary proceedings. Explains the delay in the Medical Reform Despatch. Hopes to select two suitable ships for India. Reports the unsuccessful opposition made by Captain Shepherd to the Bombay Dockyard D...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

104. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/31

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/31
Title:
No. 29: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Reports the arrival of news of Outram's successes, and also brief notice of the suicides of both General Stalker and Commodore Ethersey. The steamers will be sent as soon. as possible. Four regiments of the line are to be sent out immediately. This will give the Indian Government some troops to ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

105. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/32

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/32
Title:
No. 30: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Has heard of the news of the murderous attack on the Adjutant of the 34th by one of his sepoys, and the disbandment of the 19th Native Infantry. All agree about the wisdom of the Governor General's measures, and hopes the lesson will be long remembered. It is very discouraging to find that thoug...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

106. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/33

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/33
Title:
No. 31: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Congratulates Lord Canning on the successful disbandment of the 19th Native Infantry, with comments. Is not surprised that the 34th were the instigators, because they have a fanatical commander who as a Major was removed from his Regiment for distributing religious tracts. If he is allowed to re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

107. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/34
Title:
No. 31a: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
[Letter is marked 26/6/57, but corrected in pencil to 26/5/57]. States that there has been much discussion in the House of Commons and the public journals about a comprehensive system of Police for India, hopes the difficulties may be solved. The Madras screw pile pier has passed the Court and t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

108. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/35

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/35
Title:
No. 32: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Writes that the last mail brought a brief account, by telegraph to Bombay, of a mutiny of the 3rd Cavalry at Meerut. This news following the events at Berhampore and Barrackpore, has added to the sensation in England. Lord Canning's proceedings are favourably viewed. The Governor General will he...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jun 1857
Extent:
1 item

109. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/36

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/36
Title:
No. 33: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Complains that the non-arrival of the Calcutta letters has caused great anxiety in England, because of the scrap of news relating to the mutiny at Meerut. Such scanty information involving the lives of officers should not be forwarded to England. The 'Dalhousie' troop ship sailed for India on 17...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jun 1857
Extent:
1 item

110. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/37

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/37
Title:
No. 34: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Writes of the surprise and distress felt on receipt of the news about Meerut and Delhi. The next mail is anxiously awaited. He is thankful that Lord Canning is at the head of the Government. Remarks on the prophetic words spoken by Lord Canning at the farewell dinner. Hopes to hear by the next m...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jul 1857
Extent:
1 item

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