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541. Mss Eur F90/33, no.55

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.55
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Since it is the Prince of Wales and King of Denmark who interest themselves in Roepstorff, proposes to find him employment as Assistant Superintendent of Convicts in Andaman Islands.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

542. Mss Eur F90/33, no.55(a)

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.55(a)
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Question of allowing separate prayer rooms for Roman Catholic soldiers; his Council were 'as usual on any important matter, a good deal divided'.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

543. Mss Eur F90/33, no.56

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.56
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Majority of Council oppose proposal to average opium revenue but he and Temple favour it so Lawrence likely to refer matter to Northcote; is anxious Mayo should not take charge before Lawrence has served his full term; advisable to decide before Mayo's arrival whether he will go to Simla next hot...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

544. Mss Eur F90/33, no.57

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.57
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Persia has come to terms with Muscat regarding Bandar Abbas; signs of trouble in Hazara – Lawrence describes country and explains situation; considerable force being sent there including 23rd Pioneers only just returned from Abyssinia which illustrates case against reduction of Indian Army; Duran...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

545. Mss Eur F90/33, no.58

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.58
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Comments on candidates as possible companion for Duke of Edinburgh; Lawrence anxious to comply with request from Maharaja of Kashmir regarding selection of his successor, but Durand opposes it on what Lawrence regards as a pretext; divisions in Council on giving Indian Govt a voice in Indian pres...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

546. Mss Eur F90/33, no.59

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.59
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Disposal of Govt notes which were the property of rebels during mutiny; refers to Northcote's letter of 17 July (2); practice of Indian princes and nobles giving presents to Queen should be stopped – they are always precursors to some request or complaint; Vizianagram's demand for salute; Star of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

547. Mss Eur F90/33, no.60

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.60
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Encloses papers from Lt-Gov of Punjab; on Afghanistan is opposed to mediation but prepared to support Sher Ali with money if he recovers power, as that is the view in England; personally would leave both parties alone until man of ability appears; liberal grants of land and money have already bee...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

548. Mss Eur F90/33, no.61

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.61
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
[Refers to Northcote's letter of 17 July (1)]; is alarmed that Duke of Cambridge and Pakington are to participate in conference on Indian army questions; agrees that India must be supplied with artillery from home, but there are doubts regarding suitability of breech-loading cannon suitable for f...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

549. Mss Eur F90/33, no.62

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.62
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
[Refers to Northcote's letters of 21 and 24 July]; supports proposal for campaign medal for Frontier service which may have to be extended to Bhutan war; reasons for opposing Etheridge's claim to CSI; argues at length against giving native troops precision weapons; though native troops are prefer...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Aug 1868
Extent:
1 item

550. Mss Eur F90/33, no.63

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/33, no.63
Title:
Letter from Lawrence to Northcote
Scope & Content:
Requirements for companion to Duke of Edinburgh - Col Blane suitable as assistant but not for first place; arrangements for tour suggested by Northcote are suitable; [refers to Northcote's letter of 1 August]; problem of finding employment for Speedy; problem of Alemayo's future employment – Indi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Sep 1868
Extent:
1 item