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In response to Stanley's despatch desiring troops to be sent to Mauritius, explains reasons for retaining two British Army regiments in India (out of ten due to return to England): i.e. probability that large numbers of Europeans will accept offer of discharges from Company's armies, uncertainty ...
Refers to Stanley's letter of 3 May; apart from those marked 'private' because they concern individuals, there is no reason why his letters should not be turned to public [i.e. official] as well as private uses.
Suggests need to take precautions against possible French attacks in areas besides Mauritius, particularly the Red Sea ports in view of recent French naval activity in the Red Sea and along the African coast; report in Times that French had ordered charts of Indian coasts and ports; Outram is upd...
Refers to Stanley's letter of 25 April; shortcomings of Governor-General's Council as an administrative machine, as instanced by cases of Raja of Farukhabad, and discontent of European troops; problem caused by legal right of each Council member to be consulted on all subjects; one solution is to...
Encloses copy of Outram's minute on protecting Egypt from French; is hoping Begum of Oudh will soon surrender given hardships rebels are now suffering; this will enable him to free King of Oudh; premature to announce day of Thanksgiving while Gazette still frequently reports 'small engagements an...
Recommendation for favour to Col Stuart; as Canning's Military Secretary his duties have been exceptionally heavy and responsible; much business between Governor-General and C-in-C, India, during mutiny 'has been transacted unofficially – or, at least, not through the ordinary tedious channels of...
Refers to his own letter of 13 June and Stanley's of 16 May (3) on reform of his Council and clarifies first of alternative proposals suggested in the former; his second proposal very similar to Stanley's unless Stanley envisaged Secretaries having cognisance of work of other departments as well ...
Rumours that Pasha of Egypt plans to throw off allegiance to Ottoman Empire and place himself under protection of French; also that he is refusing to allow P&O Company to transport coal by railway from Alexandria to Suez; possibility that their stocks are low reinforces Canning's advice to la...
Regrets close of their official relations and thanks Stanley for the general confidence and consideration he has shown him – has been a pleasure to work under his personal authority; hopes Stanley will not cease to occupy himself with India – 'for India's sake'; has sent Wood copies of his letter...
Letters from Vernon-Smith and the Earl of Ellenborough as successive Presidents of the Board of Control (Mar 1855-Mar 1858, and Mar-May 1858) to Canning
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Letters from Vernon-Smith and the Earl of Ellenborough as successive Presidents of the Board of Control (Mar 1855-Mar 1858, and Mar-May 1858) to Canning