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411. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/79

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/79
Title:
56b. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Writes that his hair stood on end when he heard he was likely to be afflicted with a Legislative Council. He remembers the difficulties he had with a similar body in Van Diemen Land. Perhaps Canning is trying in this way to get rid of the Legislative Council at Calcutta. He understands that they...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Mar 1861
Extent:

1 item

412. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/80

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/80
Title:
57. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Has heard that his brother may not be allowed to act as his Military Secretary. If this is so, Denison would have to postpone his visit to Canning, or make it immediately, because he could not leave his daughters at Madras except under his brother's protection. Endorsed: Answered by Telegraph ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Mar 1861
Extent:

1 item

413. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/81

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/81
Title:
58. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
He will await Canning's summons to Calcutta, as his brother will probably be allowed to remain at Madras. Sends copies of a circular he has sent round to ascertain what military force is necessary for the Presidency. Asks Canning to direct the Residents or Political Agents of territories in the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Mar 1861
Extent:

5 items

414. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/82

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/82
Title:
59. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Replies to papers he has been sent on the Legislative Council. There seems to be a dread of any change which would lessen the individual position of the Councillors. Several men allude to the advantages of 'natives' being on the Council, and hint at a course which would result eventually in the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Apr 1861
Extent:

1 item

415. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/83

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/83
Title:
60. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Denison sends a copy of his memorandum on the organisation of the native Army [marked in margin Miscellaneous Book Number 300], and a copy of his last letter to Sir Charles Wood. Also returns some of Canning's office books about Jacob, which he brought away by mistake [not enclosed]. The first p...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 May 1861
Extent:

2 items

416. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/84

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/84
Title:
61. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Does not think North Canara should be transferred to Bombay, as Bombay would not be likely to improve the port of Shedasheoghur as this would damage Bombay trade. Denison has no faith in the Cotton Supply Association. Thinks that Shedasheoghur will never make a good harbour.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 May 1861
Extent:

1 item

417. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/85

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/85
Title:
62. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
He thinks that the Military Commission have too much power. His Military Auditor General is setting himself up as one of the authorities of the state. Will shortly send a Minute on the Board of Works. He considers their bad working due to the Commission who made no distinction between Public wor...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jun 1861
Extent:

1 item

418. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/86

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/86
Title:
63. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Reports that Bruce has left for the China steamer. Brigadier Brown is to accompany Temple as coadjutor. Temple expects opposition from Davidson over the Hyderabad Contingent, Denison has urged him in such a case to refer at once to Calcutta. Denison is hampered by the Calcutta officials, who are...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Jun 1861
Extent:

1 item

419. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/87

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/87
Title:
64. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Sends at the request of Dr Sanderson a statement of the services of Sanderson's son, who is anxious for staff employment. Enclosed: statement of the services of Lieutenant H B Sanderson, 25th Bombay Native Infantry.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Jun 1861
Extent:

2 items

420. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/88

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/13/88
Title:
65. Letter from Sir William Denison
Scope & Content:
Sends papers in reply to Canning's letter on the Godavery. Denison intends to complete the rail route for the cotton, and if Canning insists on the continuance of work on the canal and lock it will be impossible to complete the cotton route in time for the June 1862 cotton crop. Comments on the ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
19 Jul 1861
Extent:

1 item