Will prevent Duleep Singh from visiting India if possible; Maharaja of Patiala will be received appropriately if he visits England, but his presence is surely still needed in India; needs information regarding rewards to loyal native chiefs and compensation for sufferers during mutiny, on both of...
With Stanley's permission informs him of complaints in private letters to England that new European cavalry in India is not yet properly equipped nor sufficiently supplied with NCOs – opposition from Queen's military authorities in India is suspected.
Writes for Canning's own eye alone; military authorities in England favour complete amalgamation of Queen's and local European armies, reducing native army to something like a militia: in short 'to hold India as the colonies are held, mainly by troops of the line'; this view shared by Court, perm...
Acknowledges Canning's letters of 27 and 31 December and 1, 2 and 3 January; Duleep Singh's business will be dealt with expeditiously… [remainder of letter is missing from photocopy].
Lawrence's explanation regarding publication of papers on connection of government with Christianity [cf. Stanley to Canning 26 October and 21 January(1), Canning to Stanley 17 December]; Sir R Hamilton Agent to the Governor-General in Central India) thinks Holkar should be rewarded; is thinking ...
Pressure in England for Indian Government to make land available for settlement – facilitating acquisition of land by Europeans would greatly improve position of Indian administration in public opinion at home; therefore hopes action will be taken on his despatch of 22 December on this subject; s...
Encloses newscutting suggesting that delays caused by practice of each member of Governor-General's Council minuting on all matters, regardless of departmental responsibility, could be obviated by converting Council into Cabinet; many informed judges share this view; fears newly established India...
Enquires position regarding Dhar on which he has been questioned [cf Canning's letter of 28 August]; Finance Committee of his Council is examining options for new taxation – all that can be done from India Office is to assist Canning by investigating arguments and facts; nothing has been said at ...