Acknowledges Canning's letters of 27 and 31 December and 1, 2 and 3 January; Duleep Singh's business will be dealt with expeditiously… [remainder of letter is missing from photocopy].
Lawrence's explanation regarding publication of papers on connection of government with Christianity [cf. Stanley to Canning 26 October and 21 January(1), Canning to Stanley 17 December]; Sir R Hamilton Agent to the Governor-General in Central India) thinks Holkar should be rewarded; is thinking ...
Pressure in England for Indian Government to make land available for settlement – facilitating acquisition of land by Europeans would greatly improve position of Indian administration in public opinion at home; therefore hopes action will be taken on his despatch of 22 December on this subject; s...
Encloses newscutting suggesting that delays caused by practice of each member of Governor-General's Council minuting on all matters, regardless of departmental responsibility, could be obviated by converting Council into Cabinet; many informed judges share this view; fears newly established India...
Enquires position regarding Dhar on which he has been questioned [cf Canning's letter of 28 August]; Finance Committee of his Council is examining options for new taxation – all that can be done from India Office is to assist Canning by investigating arguments and facts; nothing has been said at ...
Acknowledges Canning's letters of 29 January; comments on Canning's proposed appointments; Durand's presence in England as member of his Council will be very important during inevitable conflict between English and Indian military authorities on army reconstruction; wants time to consider whether...
Refers to Canning's financial despatch of 5 February and letter of 8 February; may be unable to send more than £3 million of bullion; loan bill due for third reading and cannot be altered to authorise £9 rather than £7 million; Canning's increase in customs duties will be supported by Home Govt; ...
Refers to Canning's financial letter of 16 February and his own official despatch of 16 March, and briefly indicates action being taken to meet Canning's requirements; Parliament will not like increasing India loan but Cabinet feel priority is to restore confidence in financial position of Indian...