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11. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/11

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/11
Title:
9. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Harris is glad that Canning agrees about Vernon Smith's statement; the Home authorities now insist that an act be passed. Tanjore and Arcot affairs are progressing satisfactorily: Norton is said to be coming out violently on Tanjore. Forbes the Commissioner has taken possession of the jewels. Ha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

12. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/12
Title:
10. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
After finishing his last letter, Harris learnt that there is likely to be a good deal of difficulty about the Tanjore affairs. On being formally told that the Raj was extinct the family, which had before divided into two parties each with a candidate for King combined and appointed Norton their ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

13. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/13
Title:
10a. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Has enjoyed his Tour, and is charmed by Canara, which seems more alive than any where else. Sedashegar would make an excellent harbour, with 40 miles of navigable river. Describes some of the sights of the Tour. Haig's report on the Godavery is printed at last, and Harris hopes Canning has recei...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Dec 1856
Extent:
1 item

14. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/14

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/14
Title:
11. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Thanks Canning for his letter, is glad that their views coincide on the Tanjore matter. There has been some trouble, does not know if it could have been avoided. Thanks Canning for sending Mr Cowie, lack of professional advice has been a great trouble. Arcot affairs may also be difficult, perhap...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Dec 1856
Extent:
1 item

15. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/15
Title:
12. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Some further papers have been sent up on Tanjore, but should not affect the Governor General's conclusions. Wishes the liberality of Government were not to be wasted on those who fall into the hands of scoundrels. The Company's solicitor is pressing for action in the Arcot affair, as the late Na...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Jan 1857
Extent:
1 item

16. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/16

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/16
Title:
12a. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Regrets that Colonel Baker's letter about the excess in emergent expenditure came to be overlooked, and promises that in future the expenditure will be strictly limited according to instructions. The Carnatic people have refused to accept their pensions and are raising money to send Mr Norton to...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Feb 1857
Extent:
1 item

17. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/17

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/17
Title:
13. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Thanks the Governor General for sending copies of letters about Persia, and of Lord Dunkellin's private ones. Is glad that Canning is holding out against any interference from England. General Ferrier, author of the book on Persia, has been staying with Harris, and they have discussed Persia and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Feb 1857
Extent:
3 items

18. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/18
Title:
14. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Agrees that it would have been unnecessary to send a Brigadier to China with only 400 men. It is amazing how information reaches the newspapers, he does not think the telegraph people are to blame. News that the 1st Madras Native Infantry had refused to march from Nzianagrum was in the 'Athenaeu...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Mar 1857
Extent:
1 item

19. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/19

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/19
Title:
15. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Is glad that the Governor General has applied for a Madras Engineer as an Assistant Secretary, it will show Canning's wish to be just and conciliatory. Praises Sankey, but is not sure how good he is at office work. Mentions O'Connell, who is able but sometimes idle. Recommends the appointment of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Mar 1857
Extent:
1 item

20. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/20

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/20
Title:
16. Letter from Lord Harris
Scope & Content:
Will send Mr Sankey off by the next steamer. Is delighted to see that Barrackpore affair went off so well, and hopes there will be no more trouble. The Fusiliers are expected in a few days. Sends Colonel Faber's note on Sankey and O'Connell. Enclosed: Letter from Faber to Harris, on the merits...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Apr 1857
Extent:
2 items

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