Again raises question of compensation for losses suffered during rebellion on which he needs to be able to answer questions in Parliament; lists issues involved including whether any distinction should be made between natives and Europeans.
Acknowledges Canning's letters of 19 and 20 October; importance of including declaration of mercy in Proclamation; need to avoid ruining solvent landowners by unnecessary legalism; Canning's letters sent to Lord Derby (Prime Minister) which will delay Stanley's reply on some details; has delivere...
Secret despatch on Canning's Oudh proclamation to be sent by next mail because it was thought necessary to place Govt's views on record; though they cannot alter their judgement of proclamation itself, they will express approval of Canning's practical policy on Oudh, and full confidence in his ge...
Acknowledges Canning's letter of 31 October; no problem with Montgomery's appointment to Punjab; brief comments on capabilities of some senior Indian civilians.
Having failed to find English lawyer willing to take Chief Justiceship of Bombay, has decided to promote Sir M Sausse (Puisne Judge, Bombay); still unable to find successor to Colville as Chief Justice, Bengal; excessive severity against natives of Dr Walker in Andaman Islands; has agreed to allo...
Marked differences of opinion between Indian and English officers on Military Commission - briefly outlines outcome he would favour; proposals for future of Addiscombe Military College; military authorities oppose any increase in local artillery wishing it all to be 'Royal'.
Stanley has 'flu; encloses letter to Stanley from Capt P G Scot (12th Bengal Native Infantry, and senior survivor of force at Nowgong) pleading for clemency for Nawab of Banda who, though in rebellion, may have been acting under duress and had protected a number of Christian men; requests army st...
Despatches being sent to Canning approving his handling of claim by Company's European troops for discharge, and enquiring position regarding King of Delhi and ex-King of Oudh, about which questions sure to be raised in Parliament.
Council [of India – i.e. Secretary of State's Council] approves Canning's view on question of Company's European troops; is seeking legal opinion on competence of Parliament to transfer services of men without their consent; is inclined to agree they should be given some concession as a favour, n...