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91. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/11

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/11
Title:
No. 11: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Reports that a draft on the Commander in Chief's proposed tour of inspection is now before the Board; Comments. The Board have consented to an increase of one Captain and one Lieutenant for each Regiment though he struggled for two Captains for each Regiment. Lord Panmure has set aside Lord Hard...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Aug 1856
Extent:
1 item

92. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/12

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/12
Title:
No. 12: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
States that the Court and Board have decided to give an additional Captain and Lieutenant to each Regiment in all three Presidencies. The Board would not consent to an expenditure of 6 lacs for additional machinery for the Calcutta Mint, they have only sanctioned the purchase of 350 tons of blan...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Sep 1856
Extent:
2 items

93. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/13

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/13
Title:
No. 13: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Remarks that as General Low is about to return to India it is unnecessary to make provision for the winding up of Mr Ricketts' labours. Comments on Ricketts' salary proposals. He thinks there should always be a military Member in the Council besides the Commander in Chief. Agrees with the Govern...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1856
Extent:
1 item

94. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/14

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/14
Title:
No. 14: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Suggests the correct policy as regards Herat. It should be kept independent of Persia and Afghanistan. Believes that there will be no Expedition to Persia at all, as the exaggerated reports of preparations in Bombay are likely to frighten the Shah away from Herat. Prince Gortschakoff has assured...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Oct 1856
Extent:
1 item

95. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/15

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/15
Title:
No. 15: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Reports the result of a conference with Colonel Hennell on the necessity of extending operations in the Persian Gulf. States the necessity of combining in the General Commanding both military and political powers, and should there be no suitable officer in India available, suggests General [Jame...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Oct 1856
Extent:
1 item

96. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/16

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/16
Title:
No. 16: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
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States that the warm clothing for the Persian Expedition will for the most part be sent by the mail of the 19th. It seems from Lord Clarendon's instructions to Lord Stratford that the force will not be withdrawn until 6 months after the acceptance of the terms to be offered to the Persian Govern...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

97. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/17

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/17
Title:
No. 17: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Agrees with Canning that 52 lacs is an enormous initial expenditure for the Persian War; but from the report of Mr Stevens, that the Persian Government have resolved to incorporate Herat with their dominions at any cost, this is only the beginning of expenditure. Comments on General Outram's app...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

98. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/18

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/18
Title:
No. 18: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Informs Lord Canning that the British Government will share the extraordinary expenses of the Persian War. The acceptance of terms by the Persians may be a ruse to gain time. He objects to any proposal to take troops beyond the Bolan Bass. Has given a letter of introduction to Mr Loftus, who kno...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Dec 1856
Extent:
2 items

99. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/19

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/19
Title:
No. 19: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Writes that the matter of the amalgamation of sea-going vessels including the Irrawaddy flotilla with the Indian Navy has finally been settled, notwithstanding Canning's objections. Comments. Mussee Ood Deen has been appointed Agent of the Oudh family, and has had an interview. The substance of ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Dec 1856
Extent:
1 item

100. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/20

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/20
Title:
No. 20: Letter from Colonel William H. Sykes
Scope & Content:
Reports on the feasibility of establishing a pure gold currency in India, to relieve the ceaseless drain of silver from Europe for the East. Asks for the Governor General's opinion on the feasibility of introducing the tunic into the Indian Army in place of the coatee. A Despatch on Medical Refo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Jan 1857
Extent:
3 items