Search

Archive Reference (shelfmark) Mss Eur F699 Level [41] Item

201. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/56

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/56
Title:
No. 50: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Writes of the surprise overthrow of the Government. The Directors' stock has risen, they are breakfasting and lunching at East India House as usual, but are alarmed by Ellenborough. It is the talk of the Clubs that Canning will resign or be recalled, and he wishes to give Canning his own opinion...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1858
Extent:

1 item

202. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/57

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/57
Title:
No. 51: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Reports that all seem to think the Ministry cannot last. He himself thinks there will be a short session and a long recess, and the Ministry will be turned out next Parliament. There is much speculation as to what Canning will do. Ellenborough has sent a civil note approving of Elphinstone's app...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Mar 1858
Extent:

1 item

203. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/58

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/58
Title:
No. 52: Letter from Lord Ellenborough
Scope & Content:
Writes that he sees no reason, if the House of Commons allows, why a Bill 'To transfer the Government of India to Her Majesty' should not be introduced in a fortnight. Recruiting is going on very well. Ellenborough believes the misunderstanding with France may be overcome. By the next mail he wi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Mar 1858
Extent:

1 item

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

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/59
Title:
No. 53: Letter from Lord Ellenborough
Scope & Content:
Asks Lord Canning to send any native troops he can spare to Lord Elgin's force at Canton, which seems to be inadequate.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Mar 1858
Extent:

1 item

205. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/60

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/60
Title:
No. 54: Letter from Lord Ellenborough
Scope & Content:
Remarks on the good news from India, and on reinforcements. He is taking advice upon the reconstruction of the Bengal Army, and hopes soon to be able to send instructions. He fears the present Commission which Lord Canning was ordered to establish will finally break up without any conjoint Repor...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Mar 1858
Extent:

1 item

206. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/61

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/61
Title:
No. 55: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Comments on the award of honours. Says the Despatch about compensation was a compromise between the Board and the Court, the Court wished to go further. Does not agree that a cession of territory to the lesser Rajahs would be a good idea, and wishes to see some of the smaller states swallowed up...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Apr 1858
Extent:

1 item

207. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/62

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/62
Title:
No. 56: Letter from Lord Ellenborough
Scope & Content:
Congratulates Lord Canning on the good news of Lucknow. The Cabinet has agreed to add three regiments to the Company's European Infantry in Bengal, comments. Sends an enclosed copy of a letter from the Treasury Solicitor about the Act of 23 Jan. Has just heard of the despatch from Australia to I...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Apr 1858
Extent:

2 items

208. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/63

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/63
Title:
No. 57: Letter from Lord Ellenborough
Scope & Content:
Asks for Reports on the comparative efficiency of the recruits in the Civil Service sent to India after competitive examination, and those sent formerly under the Court's patronage. He intends to have a second examination of those who pass, which will be more difficult than the first, and more a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Apr 1858
Extent:

1 item

209. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/64

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/64
Title:
No. 58: Letter from Lord Ellenborough
Scope & Content:
Writes that the remainder of the 57th Regiment has been sent to Lord Elphinstone, in spite of doubts about relations with France affected by the acquittal of Bernard. Other comments on reinforcements. Asks how the increased permanent establishment of European troops is to be paid for. Asks why B...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 May 1858
Extent:

1 item

210. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/65

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/65
Title:
No. 58a: Letter from Sir George Clerk
Scope & Content:
Suggests that his son could give useful information learnt on his Mission to Herat. He has not heard who has been chosen for the India Board, but Lord Stanley is thought the most likely.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 May 1858
Extent:

1 item

Limit your search