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31. Mss Eur F88/104

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/104
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1838
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include the Elphinstone College in Bombay who have appealed to the Governor to approve of the resolution passed by them (Mss Eur F88/104/3); the navigation of the Ganges by steam ships (Mss Eur F88/104/9); comments on how the want of excitement in India is negatively affe...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
1836-20 Dec 1838
Extent:
1 file 124 folios

32. Mss Eur F88/110

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/110
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1839
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include Sir Lionel Smith's transfer as Governor of Mauritius (Mss Eur F88/110/16); Dr Philips' treatment of Elphinstone's illness by hot water bottles and mercurial tablets (Mss Eur F88/110/23); invitations to weddings; requests for letters of introduction to Lord Elphins...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
04 Jan 1839-02 Jan 1840
Extent:
1 file 122 folios

33. Mss Eur F88/112

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/112
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1839
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include the concerns of Indians about the conversion of natives to Christianity through education (Mss Eur F88/112/14) and the Opium trade between Britain, India and China (Mss Eur F88/112/18). Also includes letters from Thomas Tonnochy wishing to obtain an appointment fo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
01 Jun 1836-31 Dec [1839]
Extent:
1 file 145 folios

34. Mss Eur F88/113

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/113
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1839
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include requests and thanks for recommendations and benevolence. Also includes an application made to Parliament to improve the turnpike roads in west Stirlingshire; engaging a house in Kent for Miss Elphinstone; and donating books/publications to the Royal Geographical S...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and French
Date Range:
03 Jan 1839-26 Dec 1840
Extent:
1 file 158 folios

35. Mss Eur F88/74

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/74
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for September to December 1829
Scope & Content:
Comprises several letters congratulating Elphinstone on his safe return to England. Topics of correspondence include requests for recommendation and patronage and dinner invitations. Mss Eur F88/74/13 is a request from Mr Jopp asking for assistance in recovering the money from the Naroba Ortia ca...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Latin
Date Range:
24 Feb 1829-27 Dec 1829
Extent:
1 file 178 folios

36. Mss Eur F88/106

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/106
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone: 'The History of India'
Scope & Content:
Comprises correspondence which focuses mostly on Elphinstone's book, the 'History of India'. The book was published by John Murray and the correspondence revolves around the book, such as the editing of the volumes (the size of the page and type), the expenses and sales of the book and comments a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Nov 1834-13 Jan 1843
Extent:
1 file 105 folios

37. Mss Eur F88/135

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/135
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for January to March 1848
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include Mrs Robertson's (widow of Colonel Henry Dundas Robertson) memorial concerning her late husband's claims to the Deccan Booty (Mss Eur F88/135/17); Lord Elphinstone's request to be recommended for the post of Governor of Bombay (for example, Mss Eur F88/135/5); Hay ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
01 Jan 1848-30 Mar 1848
Extent:
1 file 149 folios

38. Mss Eur F88/173

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/173
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for October to December 1855
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include discussions between Mountstuart Elphinstone and General William Monteith about the publication of his works and Lady Elizabeth Adam's concerns over William Patrick Adam's impending marriage. Also includes draft letters from Elphinstone and Indian news from William...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
03 Oct 1855-25 Dec 1855
Extent:
1 file 99 folios

39. Mss Eur F88/189

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/189
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone: from Coutts & Co, and the Western Bank
Scope & Content:
Includes letters, receipts and statements of account from Edward Marjoribanks; Coutts & Co; James S Buckingham; Messrs Willis; Benjamin Warde, surveyor of Taxes; Western Bank of Scotland and William Duncan Junior. Also includes draft letters from Mountstuart Elphinstone
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1844-1853
Extent:
1 file 69 folios

40. Mss Eur F88/76

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/76
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for 1830
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include general news from friends and family, for example, the illness of Mrs Keith Erskine (Mountstuart Elphinstone's sister) is mentioned in the letters from David Erskine; Mountstuart Elphinstone's evidence for the committee on the states of affairs of the East India C...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Italian
Date Range:
05 Jan 1830-04 Dec 1830
Extent:
1 file 115 folios