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361. Mss Eur F231/29

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/29
Title:
Summaries of official secret despatches from the Government of India, the Government of Bombay, HM Minister to Persia, and HM Consul at Tehran
Scope & Content:
The file consists of summaries of official secret despatches from the Government of India, the Government of Bombay, and British diplomatic and consular representatives to Persia, relating to Afghanistan, Nepal, Kelat, Herat, Aden, Kashmir, Muscat, Pegu, Turkey, and Kabul. Topics include the Sla...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Oct 1856-25 Dec 1856
Extent:

1 file (135 folios)

362. Mss Eur F231/30

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/30
Title:
Summaries of official secret despatches from the Government of India, the Government of Bombay, and HM Minister to Persia
Scope & Content:
The file consists of summaries of official secret despatches from the Government of India, the Government of Bombay, and British diplomatic and consular representatives to Persia, relating to Aden, Afghanistan, Bushire, China, Herat, Nepal, Persia, Punjab, and Sind, including details related to ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jan 1857-26 Mar 1857
Extent:
Unspecified

363. Mss Eur F231/32

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/32
Title:
Summaries of official secret despatches from Sir James Outram, HM Minister to Persia, the Governor General of India, and the Government of Bombay
Scope & Content:
The file consists of summaries of official secret despatches from Sir James Outram (in command of the British army in the Anglo-Persian War), Charles Augustus Murray (HM Minister to Persia), Governor General of India in Council, and the Government of Bombay. The summaries mostly relate to Persia,...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
2 Jul 1857-25 Jan 1858
Extent:
1 file (95 folios)

364. Mss Eur F231/15/7

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/7
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Canning's assessment of Sir Colin Campbell (new C-in-C, India) who arrived 10 days ago – Grant more useful for staff work currently in hand, but Campbell inspires more confidence as field commander; Campbell's chief difficulties are lack of headquarters staff (which followed Anson to Delhi, but w...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Aug 1857
Extent:
1 item

365. Mss Eur F231/15/10

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/10
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 27 July; no prominent good news to tell, but 'general aspect of affairs is improving'; situation at Delhi where strength is much increased thanks to exertions of John Lawrence; siege train has arrived, but Canning thinks internal divisions among mutineers qui...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Sep 1857
Extent:
1 item

366. Mss Eur F231/15/12

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/12
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Explains reasons for his intention to appoint John Lawrence as permanent replacement for Colvin (deceased) as Lt-Governor of North-Western Provinces; need to simplify their revenue and judicial system on lines of those of Punjab, for which recent upheaval provides opportunity; it will be called r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Sep 1857
Extent:
1 item

367. Mss Eur F231/15/13

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/13
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Capture of Delhi; no evidence of rebels escaping from Delhi having decided on a rallying point, but if they reinforce rebels in Oudh in large numbers, that could cause serious difficulty; Canning's disappointment that success at Lucknow is only partial; laments loss of Neill; emphasises success a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
8 Oct 1857
Extent:
1 item

368. Mss Eur F231/15/14

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/14
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Acknowledges Vernon Smith's letter of 10 September; regiments from England are arriving; success of Greathed's column near Agra against rebels fleeing from Delhi; situation at Lucknow; comments on Man Singh; need to prevent Delhi rebels swelling numbers at Lucknow – orders to this effect have bee...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Oct 1857
Extent:
1 item

369. Mss Eur F231/15/15

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/15
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Campbell and his staff have left for Cawnpore where troops are concentrating for advance on Lucknow; Greathed's column has arrived there and a reinforcement from Delhi under Brig (Sir) J Hope Grant who will supersede Greathed; Campbell will have 4000 men compared with the two brigades of 2500 Out...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Oct 1857
Extent:
1 item

370. Mss Eur F231/15/18

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F231/15/18
Title:
Letter from Canning to Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Comments on defence of Lucknow and need for honours for its garrison; Campbell's masterly relief of it; reverse at Cawnpore; Campbell has made example of Gwalior rebels and no more trouble expected from them; Oudh will be left alone for present; documents to be sent home on Canning's attitude to ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Dec 1857
Extent:
1 item