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61. Mss Eur F90/26, no.57

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Mss Eur F90/26, no.57
Title:
Letter from Wood to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Is averse to altering artillery arrangements unless substantial saving can be made; artillery 'is the arm in which it is desirable to be strong in India'; there should be excess of artillery over normal peace time establishment since, because it is European, it cannot be increased rapidly; deprec...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Dec 1865
Extent:
1 item

62. Mss Eur F90/26, no.57A

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Mss Eur F90/26, no.57A
Title:
Letter from Wood to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Is sending report of Commission on position of Indian Army Officers following vote in House of Commons [cf. Wood's letter of 16 May], and Lt-Gen Sir R Vivian (member, Council of India) is sending memorandum pointing out difficulties; asks for Lawrence's views.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Dec 1865
Extent:
1 item

63. Mss Eur F90/26, no.58

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/26, no.58
Title:
Letter from Wood to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Gives brief answers to points in Lawrence's letters since 5 October: Ref. 5 Oct: hears landowners have appealed against decision in rent case so legislation must wait; Bhutan; despatch sent on barracks; agrees to bring away British regiment; period of service of Legislative Council members; Myso...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Dec 1865
Extent:
1 item

64. Mss Eur F90/26, no.59

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/26, no.59
Title:
Letter from Wood to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Will borrow what he can for irrigation, but at present loans can be raised in London only at very high interest; railway and irrigation companies may have to be rescued; if Lawrence can borrow in India, he may do so; Persian part of telegraph to be managed from home; Indian telegraphs reported to...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Dec 1865
Extent:
1 item

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