Writes that the great military question is still unsettled, and grows more serious than ever. He is prepared to allow the Commander in Chief in England to appoint an Indian Military Secretary at the Horse Guards, and receive copies of all official correspondence. Both Warley and Addiscombe may b...
Is very glad that [Barnes] Peacock has accepted the post, and that Canning approves. Has offered the Provisional Membership to Sir Robert Hamilton, but does not think he will accept. He does not wish to appoint Beadon, he hardly knows Harington, and Frere seems far better than either. Is willing...
Remarks that the Dissolution will give him a chance to clear off arrears of business. Lawrence has come to England, and has taken his seat in Council. There is a party which has taken up his cause, not because he helped to save India but because he wants the Bible introduced into Government scho...
Has received Canning's letter reporting Sir Robert Hamilton's refusal of Council, and naming Messrs Frere, Harington and Beadon for the vacancy. Stanley has no doubt that Frere is the best. But has doubts about the general composition of the Council. Private.
Sends two letters about the German Legion, asks for a memorandum on the subject. Private. Enclosed: Letter from Lord Grey sending a letter from General Buckley which has been acknowledged. Letter from Colonel Wooldridge, Poona, 10 Apr, about the German Legion. The 1026 who volunteered to l...
Agrees with Lord Canning's arguments against transferring Mysore from Calcutta to Madras, and has written to Sir Charles Trevelyan, who seems to have his hands full.
Having ceased to be connected with the Indian Department, will pass on any future letters from Canning to his successor Sir Charles Wood, and will inform Wood of Canning's views on questions now pending. India will not be made the subject of party attacks by the late Government. Sends an extract...
Thanks Lord Canning for his very friendly letter of 24 Jul. Considering the support of the late Govt he cannot regret having quitted office, and as a private MP will always do what he can to support the Indian Government Has given all available information to Sir Charles Wood. Both the late and ...
Has sent instructions about posting and promoting cadets and ensigns. The native regiments must be reduced, and to add to the regimental organisation only increases the difficulties. There will also be a Despatch ordering inquiry into Plowden's conduct at Nagpore. Mr Ellis has written to Plowden...