Search

Project / Collection India Office Private Papers Archive Reference (shelfmark) Mss Eur F699

111. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/31

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/31
Title:
No. 29: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Reports the arrival of news of Outram's successes, and also brief notice of the suicides of both General Stalker and Commodore Ethersey. The steamers will be sent as soon. as possible. Four regiments of the line are to be sent out immediately. This will give the Indian Government some troops to ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

112. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/32

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/32
Title:
No. 30: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Has heard of the news of the murderous attack on the Adjutant of the 34th by one of his sepoys, and the disbandment of the 19th Native Infantry. All agree about the wisdom of the Governor General's measures, and hopes the lesson will be long remembered. It is very discouraging to find that thoug...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

113. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/33

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/33
Title:
No. 31: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Congratulates Lord Canning on the successful disbandment of the 19th Native Infantry, with comments. Is not surprised that the 34th were the instigators, because they have a fanatical commander who as a Major was removed from his Regiment for distributing religious tracts. If he is allowed to re...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

114. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/34

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/34
Title:
No. 31a: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
[Letter is marked 26/6/57, but corrected in pencil to 26/5/57]. States that there has been much discussion in the House of Commons and the public journals about a comprehensive system of Police for India, hopes the difficulties may be solved. The Madras screw pile pier has passed the Court and t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

115. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/35

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/35
Title:
No. 32: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Writes that the last mail brought a brief account, by telegraph to Bombay, of a mutiny of the 3rd Cavalry at Meerut. This news following the events at Berhampore and Barrackpore, has added to the sensation in England. Lord Canning's proceedings are favourably viewed. The Governor General will he...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jun 1857
Extent:
1 item

116. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/36

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/36
Title:
No. 33: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Complains that the non-arrival of the Calcutta letters has caused great anxiety in England, because of the scrap of news relating to the mutiny at Meerut. Such scanty information involving the lives of officers should not be forwarded to England. The 'Dalhousie' troop ship sailed for India on 17...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jun 1857
Extent:
1 item

117. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/37

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/37
Title:
No. 34: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Writes of the surprise and distress felt on receipt of the news about Meerut and Delhi. The next mail is anxiously awaited. He is thankful that Lord Canning is at the head of the Government. Remarks on the prophetic words spoken by Lord Canning at the farewell dinner. Hopes to hear by the next m...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jul 1857
Extent:
1 item

118. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/38

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/38
Title:
No. 34a: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Explains the Despatch nominating the Governor General's successor in the event of his sudden death or sickness. As many officers have been passed over, the nomination is to be kept strictly secret.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1857
Extent:
1 item

119. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/39

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/39
Title:
No. 34b: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Has received the alarming news of the spread of the Mutiny in the Bengal Army and the letters of Lord Canning, in whom he feels every confidence. He is shocked to hear of the weakness of so many in Calcutta, and of the miserable proclamation, rightly denounced by Canning, issued by Mangles' old ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1857
Extent:
2 items

120. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/40

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/40
Title:
No. 35: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Has received thankfully the Governor General's letters of 19 and 20 Jun though the failures of the telegraph had post prevented Lord Canning from sending any late news from the critical points of the North West Provinces. He is thankful that the fate of England's dearest possession is in the han...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Aug 1857
Extent:
5 items