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451. Mss Eur F90/31, no.15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/31, no.15
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to de Grey
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges de Grey's letter of 3 March; defends competition method of recruitment to ICS; immense improvement in journey times (especially for troops) achieved by railways; need for single lines to be doubled, and to increase rolling stock; had been unwell latterly at Calcutta; unsettled politi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Apr 1866
Extent:
1 item

452. Mss Eur F90/31, no.17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/31, no.17
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to de Grey
Scope & Content:
De Grey's wishes regarding Ellis will be attended to; paper currency a failure in interior of country; explains his difficulties and policy on sanitary matters; in general, even if de Grey views differ from Lawrence's views, Lawrence will do his best to carry them out.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Apr 1866
Extent:
1 item

453. Mss Eur F90/31, no.18A

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/31, no.18A
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to de Grey
Scope & Content:
Beadon's wish to extend his term as Lt-Governor of Bengal which Lawrence opposes because such posts are 'the great prizes of the services in India'; Maine has made similar request which Lawrence supports – Legal Member of Council, being appointed from home, does not deprive service of any prize, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 May 1866
Extent:
1 item

454. Mss Eur F90/31, no.20

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/31, no.20
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to de Grey
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges de Grey's letter of 18 April; Raikes's services; approves 'liberal grant of these distinctions [i.e. Star of India], which … have a beneficial effect on the services, and … strengthen the hands of the Governor-General'; reasons why succession duty impracticable in British India (as d...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 May 1866
Extent:
1 item

455. Mss Eur F90/31, no.24

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/31, no.24
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to de Grey
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges de Grey's letter of 18 May; thanks for de Grey's reaction regarding Eden case; proposes to send Accounts one month earlier – anything more will require adoption of calendar year; difficulty of enforcing punctual financial returns; famine in Cuttack, Orissa, and efforts to relieve it;...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jun 1866
Extent:
1 item

456. Mss Eur F90/31, no.34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/31, no.34
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Cranborne
Scope & Content:
Refers to Cranborne's letter of 3 August, and gives reasons against appointment of Special Councillor in charge of Public Works Dept; comments on membership and working of Governor-General's Council; if Cranborne decides in favour, will try to make it work; suggests appointment of Col (Sir) R Str...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Sep 1866
Extent:
1 item

457. Mss Eur F90/31, no.41

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/31, no.41
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Cranborne
Scope & Content:
Death of Dr G E L Cotton, Bishop of Calcutta; successor should be sent quickly – 'our Clergy are the better for proper supervision'.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Oct 1866
Extent:
1 item

458. Mss Eur F90/33, no.3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.3
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Govt of India has decided to give up Licence tax next year, leaving it for municipal purposes, and will rely on Income tax of 2% or 3%; resignation of Nawab of Tonk and military precautions taken; allegations in London by Mr Schiller of Calcutta regarding Lawrence's attitude to Canning town (new ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Jan 1868
Extent:
1 item

459. Mss Eur F90/33, no.14

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.14
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Has read note by H T Prinsep (member, Council of India) on Afghanistan; explains reasons for opposing attempt to mediate between contending parties in Afghanistan; negotiations in Afghanistan would be futile if not backed by force.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Mar 1868
Extent:
1 item

460. Mss Eur F90/33, no.35

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.35
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Will recommend Dr Arthur for 3rd class of Star of India; asks Northcote to recommend Dr Joseph Fayrer for 3rd class.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 May 1868
Extent:
1 item

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