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51. Mss Eur B380/2, f185

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f185
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Comments on Irish politics; [refers to Argyll's letter of 2 July (1)] and comments on Indian land tenures in general; believes focus should be on establishing fair system for future rather than on consideration of past rights; in some areas rising rents may mean that to limited extent an 'Irish d...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jul 1869
Extent:
1 item

52. Mss Eur B380/2, f225

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f225
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Royal Navy's activities in African and Arabian seas to stop slave trade are preventing legitimate trade – root of problem is navy's prize system; heavy unnecessary expense caused by appointment of Barrister Judge Advocate General from England; approves appointment of (Sir) James Stephen to succee...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
4 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

53. Mss Eur B380/2, f248

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f248
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Recent events mean that Forsyth and anyone else must be absolutely forbidden to travel in Afghanistan at present; no objection to travel in Russia openly under Russian protection; even if Afghanistan were safe at present any appearance there by British officer might embarrass Amir.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

54. Mss Eur B380/2, f251

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f251
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
His Council unanimously agree that Argyll should not veto Punjab Tenancy Act; Secretary of State has no power to disallow portions of an Act, he can only recommend amendments to Legislative Council; Executive Council has no power to suspend operation of parts of an Act; his Council unanimously ag...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

55. Mss Eur B380/2, f265

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f265
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Recommends GCSI for Sir Salar Jung (Prime Minister of Hyderabad), who has agreed to proposals for education of Nizam and administration of State; loss of oxen in Rajputana will severely restrict amount of land which can be tilled; question whether Duke of Edinburgh should retain presents received...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

56. Mss Eur B380/2, f277

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f277
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Suggestion that Sir Seymour Blane (formerly Military Secretary to Sir J Lawrence) should accompany Duke of Edinburgh; cholera among British troops; widespread distress in Rajputana; encloses letter from Cayley on Shaw's travels.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

57. Mss Eur B380/2, f282

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f282
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Maharaja of Kapurthala's intended visit to England.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

58. Mss Eur B380/2, f292

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f292
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Question of building Hooghly bridge; encloses letter from Fytche showing that Burma affairs have settled down; has sanctioned expenditure of lakh of rupees to relieve severe distress in Hissar; [cf Argyll to Mayo, 30 July]; great anxiety regarding financial situation; India a poorer country than ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

59. Mss Eur B380/2, f331

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f331
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Press announcement that no decision yet reached whether to hold Durbar at Agra in coming cold weather; encloses papers on irrigation finance including draft bill; frontier raid reported in Agror valley (Hazara district) – will do all he can to avoid an expedition though Punjab officials are sure ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1 Sep 1869
Extent:
1 item

60. Mss Eur B380/2, f371

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur B380/2, f371
Title:
Letter from Mayo to Argyll
Scope & Content:
Encloses letters from Cayley – Mayo's intention to use diplomacy and pressure to persuade Maharaja of Kashmir to open up trade with Yarkand and Kashgar particularly in tea; refers to Argyll's letter of 3 August; will ensure that any statements about railway companies are made with care; Col Strac...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Sep 1869
Extent:
1 item