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291. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/16

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/16
Title:
59. Letter from Lord Elphinstone
Scope & Content:
Has ordered Sir James Outram to send back a whole Division, and hopes he has anticipated Canning's wishes. The protection of Mohummerah is to be left to the Indian Navy. Has also suggested that Outram himself should return to India, and leave Jacob in command. He is sorry to hear that the spirit...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 May 1857
Extent:
1 item

292. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/20

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/20
Title:
60c. Letter from Lord Elphinstone
Scope & Content:
Writes that he was told on 2 Jul that telegraphic communication with Indore was cut off, and that the signaller at the station south of the Nerbudda reported heavy firing from that direction. On 4 Jul a message was received from Captain Hungerford, dated 2 Jul, giving particulars of the outbreak...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jul 1857
Extent:
1 item

293. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/21

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/21
Title:
60d. Letter from Lord Elphinstone
Scope & Content:
There is better news from Mhow, the post has been regularly received, and the telegraph has just been reopened. Evidently Holkar was not implicated. His troops were probably urged on by the Bengal sepoys at Mhow. The two bodies of men marched off towards Delhi, but quarrelled over booty, and so ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Jul 1857
Extent:
2 items

294. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/25

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/15/25
Title:
62a. Letter from Lord Elphinstone
Scope & Content:
Sends a copy of a letter from John Russell Colvin. Elphinstone's confidence in the native troops of the Presidency has been considerably shaken by the reports reaching him in the last few days. There has been a partial mutiny in one regiment at Kolapore, and an officer of great energy has been s...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Aug 1857
Extent:
2 items

295. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/3

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/3
Title:
No. 3: Letter from Elliot Macnaghten
Scope & Content:
States that the proceedings of the Legislative Council in the matter of the Administrator General have been received. The opinion of the Attorney General and the Solicitor General on the point of law will be taken; if necessary there must be a Declaratory Act. Lord Dalhousie seems quite pleased ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Feb 1856
Extent:
1 item

296. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/38

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/38
Title:
No. 34a: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Explains the Despatch nominating the Governor General's successor in the event of his sudden death or sickness. As many officers have been passed over, the nomination is to be kept strictly secret.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jul 1857
Extent:
1 item

297. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/44

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/44
Title:
No. 38: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Recapitulates Indian news received. Hopes the Governor General will get prompt reinforcements from the Cape. Approves of Sir James Outram and Mr Samuell's appointments, and also that of Mr John P Grant. The Calcutta petition is quite unworthy of Englishmen. Fears the shortage of horses in Calcut...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1857
Extent:

2 items

298. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/50

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/50
Title:
No. 43: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Recapitulates news received from India. Public opinion is beginning to change in England, and people are becoming ashamed of the violent attacks on moderation. Comments on the two petitions for Lord Canning's recall. Parliament has had to be called together, to deal with the financial situation;...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Nov 1857
Extent:

1 item

299. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/52

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/3/52
Title:
No. 45: Letter from Ross D. Mangles
Scope & Content:
Congratulates the Governor General on the successes in India. Mr Russell of 'The Times' has left for India. Comments on rewards and pensions granted. A certain Mrs Johnstone Robertson, at one time attached to Queen Adelaide's Household, has offered for a consideration to give information about t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Dec 1857
Extent:

1 item

300. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/1

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/6/1
Title:
58a. Letter from Lord Stanley
Scope & Content:
Writes that although not formally installed he has taken over the duties of the outgoing President of the Board of Control. Hopes that nothing which has passed in Parliament will induce Canning to give up his post. Assures Canning of his support. Private.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jun 1858
Extent:
1 item