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261. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/41

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/41
Title:
89. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Has deferred sending the Despatch on opium because of the unexpected success of Lord Elgin in obtaining legalisation of the opium trade with China, he now sends the enclosed Despatch unofficially for comment. Would like to see the Government of India is connected from the culture of opium, but b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1859
Extent:
2 items

262. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/42

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/42
Title:
90. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
He has not been able to find a satisfactory Chief Justice to send out from England, and has decided to offer the post first to Mr Peacock and then to Mr Ritchie. If Peacock accepts, asks Canning if it is necessary to have a Legal Member of Council at all. Suggests that the salary is too high and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jan 1859
Extent:
1 item

263. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/43

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/43
Title:
90a. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
The case of the European Company's soldiers has been fully considered. Legally and constitutionally the soldiers cannot complain; and in practice their position has not been altered in the slightest. There may be a semblance of injustice, because their consent was not sought. Lord Palmerston's p...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Jan 1859
Extent:
1 item

264. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/44

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/44
Title:
91. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Has received Canning's letter promising an account of Duleep Sing's affairs; he is abroad. Stanley will try to prevent him going out to India. Expects that the Rajah of Pattiala will have to remain in India until affairs are settled. Regrets the inevitable delay in rewarding native chiefs, and i...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Jan 1859
Extent:
1 item

265. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/45

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/45
Title:
92. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Mentions the name of Mr Harris, a chaplain, who did good service at Lucknow. Mr Polehampton being dead, his brother has been given a chaplaincy.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jan 1859
Extent:
1 item

266. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/46

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/46
Title:
92a. Letter from Gerald Chetwynd Talbot, Private Secretary to Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Writes with Lord Stanley's knowledge to tell Lord Canning that there have been great complaints because the new European Cavalry in India are not yet equipped and at work. Lord Stanley is at the opening of Parliament; many think there will be a debate on the Address. Mr Joseph Arnould has been a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Feb 1859
Extent:
1 item

267. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/47

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/47
Title:
92b. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Writes for Lord Canning's eye only that there is a strong feeling at the Horse Guards in favour of a complete amalgamation of the European armies under the Commander in Chief in England, the reduction of the native army, and the holding of India mainly by troops of the Line. The Court inclines t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Feb 1859
Extent:
1 item

268. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/48

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/48
Title:
93. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Thanks Canning for a number of letters. He will write again about the Provisional Member of Council. Duleep Sing's business shall be delayed as little as possible in England. Agrees that it is better if he is not in the Punjab. The recommendations of Captain Currie will be noted. Stanley believe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1859
Extent:
1 item

269. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/49

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/49
Title:
94. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Lord Stanley has heard from Sir John Lawrence that the papers on the connection of government with Christianity were sent home by Colonel Edwardes. Edwardes is not very trustworthy. Sir Robert Hamilton seems anxious that something should be done for Holkar who has been a very steady friend and a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1859
Extent:
1 item

270. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/50

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/50
Title:
95. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Suggests that Mysore might be transferred to Madras, believes this was originally intended by Lord William Bentinck. Private.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Feb 1859
Extent:
1 item