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21. Mss Eur F90/28, no.21

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.21
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Despite doubts on form of Licence Tax will support whatever decision Lawrence reaches; is alarmed at Indian public's readiness to borrow and unwillingness to be taxed; granting of Star of India to British Army Officers, with notes on services of Col Edmund Haythorne, Col Edward Robert Wetherall, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 May 1867
Extent:
1 item

22. Mss Eur F90/28, no.22

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.22
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Policy towards Abyssinia; Gen Sir W Coghlan (formerly Political Resident at Aden) recommends preparation of expeditionary force of 10,000 men which may be enough to induce King Theodore to release prisoners; unclear what course will be taken; asks if anything can be done for officers made redunda...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 May 1867
Extent:
1 item

23. Mss Eur F90/28, no.23

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.23
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Comments at length on Orissa Famine Commission report and the weaknesses it reveals in the administrative system, in particular that the line of communication between officer on the spot and Provincial Govt is too long, leading to dilution of officer's strongly worded warnings; suggests Bengal Pr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 May 1867
Extent:
1 item

24. Mss Eur F90/28, no.24

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.24
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Decision not to undertake any Abyssinian expedition this year; asks for Lawrence's view on Fitzgerald's opinion that Govt of India and more particularly Govt of Bombay needs naval force constantly available.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 May 1867
Extent:
1 item

25. Mss Eur F90/28, no.25

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.25
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Gives brief guidance on how to settle army officers' bonus claims.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 May 1867
Extent:
1 item

26. Mss Eur F90/28, no.26

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.26
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Mysore decision brings need to consider ultimate organisation of the country – asks for Lawrence's views; question of heir's education; hopes to establish constitution for Mysore to guard against 'chief dangers which beset the rule of an arbitrary native sovereign', and to bring up prince to appr...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 May 1867
Extent:
1 item

27. Mss Eur F90/28, no.27

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.27
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
False alarm of mutiny, and lack of confidence shown by European community at Meerut; is thinking of answering Calcutta petition against Licence tax to the effect that he cannot interfere with India's financial arrangements; however, criticises Licence tax at length and explains preference for Inc...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1867
Extent:
1 item

28. Mss Eur F90/28, no.28

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.28
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Rise of 2d per day in British soldiers' pay made by War Office will have to be applied in India; suggests purchase of statue of Queen Victoria to stand in Calcutta; Bank of Bombay.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jun 1867
Extent:
1 item

29. Mss Eur F90/28, no.29

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.29
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Discussion with Duke of Cambridge on state of Madras Army and possible candidates for appointment as C-in-C; Duke's fears of disaffection in Madras Army and criticisms of Irregular system of officering; supply of officers for Indian Army and suggestion officers exchanging from purchase to non-pur...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Jun 1867
Extent:
1 item

30. Mss Eur F90/28, no.30

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F90/28, no.30
Title:
Letter from Northcote to Lawrence
Scope & Content:
Mr Moule's earth closet system; request from (Sir) Henry Cole (Director of South Kensington Museum) for Indian Govt to take action to conserve architectural remains and works of art and to take casts and photographs; asks Lawrence to consider Succession Tax as possibly preferable to Income Tax; a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jun 1867
Extent:
1 item

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