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21. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f61

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f61
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Possibility of employing American railway engineer on Indian railways to introduce American methods of construction and economy, with enclosed letter of 11 May from Edward Thornton (British Minister in U.S) on his enquiries, and letter of 7 July from Col (Sir) R Strachey (Secretary, Indian Public...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Jun 1869
Extent:
1 item

22. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f71

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f71
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Memorial from landowners against Punjab Tenancy Act; though not as hostile to Act as some at home, Argyll thinks it may go too far in giving rights of occupancy, and hesitates to confirm it; wishes Mayo to consider with his Council how far it should be amended or repealed and a new Act substitute...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jul 1869
Extent:
1 item

23. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f91

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f91
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Delay in beginning Lahore-Peshawar line; irregularities among railway companies; loss of guaranteed lines important contributory cause to Indian deficit; need to make savings through efficient management of existing lines and economical construction of new ones; 'Lancashire is now in great distre...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Aug 1869
Extent:
1 item

24. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f125

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f125
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Glad Mayo is probing 'bottomless deficiencies' in financial system; agrees to intended increase in Income tax even during middle of financial year; Duke of Edinburgh cannot be allowed to keep all presents that may be given him; donors can be told in advance to avoid extravagance; £5000 worth of a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Oct 1869
Extent:
1 item

25. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f129

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f129
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Explains reasons for doubting advisability of making Military Member of Council rather than C-in-C sole military representative in Governor-General's Council in India; analogy with War Minister and C-in-C in England is invalid – Council's authority is much less and consequently C-in-C, India's po...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Oct 1869
Extent:
1 item

26. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f139

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f139
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Reference in Public Works Dept circular, denouncing taking of commissions by civil engineers in India, has brought indignant denial from Institute of Civil Engineers.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Oct 1869
Extent:
1 item

27. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f151

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f151
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Mayo's military reductions affect organisation of whole army – however, retrenchment is desired at home as well; doubts on real economy of American railway construction and therefore on utility of American engineer in India; reiterates objection to substituting Bengal for Madras regiments; change...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 Nov 1869
Extent:
1 item

28. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f171

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f171
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Reiterates objections to assessment clause in Irrigation Bill; also it is likely to lead to carelessness and extravagance on part of engineers; every civil, military, engineering and political authority at home is against it; strongly criticises system of varying water rate according to type of c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Nov 1869
Extent:
1 item

29. Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f200

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 466, f200
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Cancellation of durbar alters position regarding presents for Duke of Edinburgh, and Argyll content to leave matter to Mayo's discretion, but favours allowing Duke to keep some from Indian Princes rather than disgust them by usual system of Govt selling them.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Dec 1869
Extent:
1 item

30. Mss Eur Photo Eur 467 (1871), f58

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur Photo Eur 467 (1871), f58
Title:
Letter from Argyll to Mayo
Scope & Content:
Appointments to Star of India.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
12 May 1871
Extent:
1 item