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1. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/1

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/1
Title:
126. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Writes from Hickleton, on his way to Halifax for his election, to announce himself to Canning as the Indian Minister. Lord Stanley has sent Wood all Canning's letters of 1859. Wood has been thinking mostly about the very uncomfortable position of the European troops at Meerut, and hopes the news...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jun 1859
Extent:
1 item

2. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/2

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/2
Title:
127. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Has seen papers from India about the European troops, the position remains unaltered. Cannot believe that the men will forget their grievances, they would be better discharged than discontented. The mutiny will be used against the establishment of a local army. Evidently the officers knew as lit...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jul 1859
Extent:
1 item

3. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/3

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/3
Title:
128. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Hopes shortly for an account of the result of the discharge of the European soldiers. The line regiments must be kept in India to give no chance for any native discontent to show itself. Regrets the occurrence. The state of Indian finances disturbs him day and night. It is not easy to borrow all...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jul 1859
Extent:
1 item

4. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/4

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/4
Title:
130. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Thanks Canning for his letter on Wood's assumption of the India post, but does not know if in the present state of Indian affairs he is greatly to be congratulated. Has sent out a paper on Indian finances. Has raised £5,000,000 on reasonable terms, and hopes that Canning will eventually raise mo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jul 1859
Extent:
1 item

5. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/5

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/5
Title:
131. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Writes that he has appointed Sir Bartle Frere to Canning's Council, and has told him that in any new arrangement he may be asked to take a Department. He will appoint James Wilson also, as financial member. Wilson is not to supersede anybody, but his appointment will go towards relieving public ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Aug 1859
Extent:
1 item

6. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/6

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/6
Title:
132. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Sends a letter from Lieutenant W R Shakespear and asks if Canning can do anything for the man, as his case seems hard and he did good service. Enclosed: Letter from W R Shakespear to Mr Ross Mangles, asking for extension of his leave without the loss of his Civil appointment.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Aug 1859
Extent:
2 items

7. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/7
Title:
133. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Writes on the difficulty of the army question. The problems of reforming a local European army are very great, and Lord Clyde, Sir William Mansfield and Sir P Grant are strongly opposed to such an army. The alternative would be expensive, and would not provide officers for detached employment. T...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Sep 1859
Extent:
1 item

8. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/8

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/8
Title:
134. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Has heard the bad news from China. Agrees with Canning that the Government cannot afford to lose all the men who have taken their discharge, if they can be sent eastward to China instead of westward home. It may seem a triumph to the men, but it is much more important to strengthen the forces in...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Sep 1859
Extent:
2 items

9. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/9

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/9
Title:
135. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Has sent instructions about posting and promoting cadets and ensigns. The native regiments must be reduced, and to add to the regimental organisation only increases the difficulties. There will also be a Despatch ordering inquiry into Plowden's conduct at Nagpore. Mr Ellis has written to Plowden...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1859
Extent:
1 item

10. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/7/10
Title:
136. Letter from Sir Charles Wood
Scope & Content:
Has heard nothing of significance about China, but the Chinese say that what happened was a mistake, and that they are now ready to receive the envoys at Pekin. Believes Bruce and the Admiral were wrong, and that the Chinese were as straightforward as they could be, intending to execute the stip...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Sep 1859
Extent:
1 item

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