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41. Mss Eur B380/3, f125

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f125
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Despatch in preparation on reform of financial system; outline of proposed changes; despatch on artillery will recommend large reduction totalling £200,000; will begin consideration of Marine, Commissariat, Ordnance, Stud and minor Depts on return to Calcutta; hopes military reductions will amoun...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Oct 1869
Extent:
1 item

42. Mss Eur B380/3, f244

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f244
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Cost estimates for Lahore and Peshawar railway work out at about £10,000 or £11,000 per mile, including £600,000-£700,000 for bridges over the Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum: much lower than preliminary estimate of £21,000 per mile.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Oct 1869
Extent:
1 item

43. Mss Eur B380/3, f246

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f246
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Good reception in Legislative Council to Income Tax and Salt bills; reductions have mostly been accepted except for Bombay 'as usual distinguishing itself by almost refusing to carry out the orders of the Govt of India in its P.W.D.'; will commence study of ways and means for 1870/71; export duti...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Nov 1869
Extent:
1 item

44. Mss Eur B380/3, f286

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f286
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Govt management has reduced rather than increased cost of Port Canning line [Calcutta and South Eastern railway], though original decision to guarantee it an 'egregious folly'.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1869
Extent:
1 item

45. Mss Eur B380/3, f386

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f386
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Important Duke of Edinburgh should visit Bombay; suggests he might visit Hyderabad which would be a well deserved compliment to Sir Salar Jung. (Prime Minister of Hyderabad).
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Dec 1869
Extent:
1 item

46. Mss Eur B380/3, f389

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/3, f389
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Describes reception of Duke of Edinburgh at Calcutta whose 'general demeanour and careful and considerate conduct have already enlisted popular opinion in his favour'; Sir Sam Browne appointed to supervise his travelling and household arrangements; economical arrangements regarding military revie...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Dec 1869
Extent:
1 item

47. Mss Eur B380/4, f9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/4, f9
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Good effect on European and native opinion produced by Duke of Edinburgh's visit – Mayo commends his conduct; problem of presents; [refers to Argyll's letter of 1 December]; proposal for Engineering College not favoured by Council; constant changes among senior personnel 'greatest source of admin...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Jan 1870
Extent:
1 item

48. Mss Eur B380/4, f45

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/4, f45
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Encloses estimate for Godavari scheme but notes that discovery of Chanda coal may alter whole aspect of question.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Jan 1870
Extent:
1 item

49. Mss Eur B380/4, f80

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/4, f80
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Explains decision to appoint Col (Sir) Richard Meade (Agent to Governor-General in Central India) as Chief Commissioner, Mysore; believes British have 'much to answer for in the state of savagery' prevailing in Rajputana and that responsibility for Central India and Rajputana is as important as a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jan 1870
Extent:
1 item

50. Mss Eur B380/4, f85

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/4, f85
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Encloses memorandum by (Sir) C U Aitchison (Foreign Secretary) proposing amalgamation of Central India and Rajputana Agencies, and outlines recommendations for reforms which will improve administration of those areas and offer advantages to Political Services thus attracting abler men than have b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1870
Extent:
1 item

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