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441. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/11

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/11
Title:
No. 11: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Thanks Lord Canning for his letters on Mr Plowden's Salt Report, and about the Legislative Council; with comments. He is pleased with the account of Oudh, and urges Lord Canning not to overcrowd the Province with Europeans, but to do as much as possible with natives. Criticises the appointment o...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Jun 1856
Extent:
1 item

442. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/13

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/13
Title:
No. 13: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Sorry to hear from Lady Clanricarde that Canning has not been well. The decision on Persia goes out by the present mail; comments. Ballard and Green have been sent to Bombay to await orders. Officers and muskets to the Dost, with the news of an expedition to the Persian Gulf at the end of Sep wi...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Jul 1856
Extent:
1 item

443. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/15

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/15
Title:
No. 15: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Hopes as much legislation will be passed as possible in India before the meeting of Parliament, in spite of the difficulty about the Admiralty law. Asks if [Barnes] Peacock's appointment as Legislative Councillor need be continued. Remarks on the delays in the Police despatch, and on sending out...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Aug 1856
Extent:
1 item

444. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/16

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/16
Title:
No. 16: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Comments on finance. Feroze Khan is going to Constantinople, preparations for war should be continued. General Anson's tour of inspection has been agreed upon. The currency question [at Singapore?] is causing a great stir. Comments on the treatment of the Queen of Oudh.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Sep 1856
Extent:
1 item

445. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/20

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/20
Title:
No. 20: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Writes in reply that the Expedition for the Persian Gulf would not have been ready earlier. It is difficult to appoint Outram. Agrees that the authorities should keep aloof as much as possible from Afghan entanglements but current events force interference. Approves of action to be taken about t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Nov 1856
Extent:
1 item

446. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/26

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/26
Title:
No. 26: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Comments an the attacks being made in Parliament on the Persian war and the prospects of peace. Canning may send a Minute upon the proposed Afghan expedition, but the writer hopes it will not be such that the Court can use it against the Government. Sykes and Hogg are attacking the war. Is tryin...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
10 Feb 1857
Extent:
1 item

447. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/29

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/29
Title:
No. 29: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Says Her Majesty's Government entirely agrees with Lord Canning over Mohummerah. His demand for English regiments has not yet been discussed, as both Chairs are standing for Parliament. Discusses the war. Comments on the shortage of European troops in India, he has prevented the Horse Guards dra...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Mar 1857
Extent:
1 item

448. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/30

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/30
Title:
No. 30: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Thanks Lord Canning for his Minutes and papers upon Afghanistan. Believes that it is safer not to have the whole of that country under one ruler. There is still no certain news from China. Hopes that Canning will be satisfied with what has been one about steamers. Has heard from General Grant ab...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 item

449. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/31

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/31
Title:
No. 31: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Has circulated Canning's Minute upon the increase of force from the Queen's Army for the Persian War. It has raised the question of the Indian establishment altogether, asks for Canning's views. The Duke of Cambridge is constantly hearing from officers in India and elsewhere their fears of disco...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 item

450. Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/32

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Mss Eur F699/1/1/1/4/32
Title:
No. 32: Letter from Robert Vernon Smith
Scope & Content:
Comments on Canning's defence of his proclamation of war. He has just heard of the suicides of Stalker and Commodore Ethersey. All are delighted at the success at Mohummerah, including the Turkish Ambassador. Comments on Napier's book, a tissue of lies and libels, with the most intense hatred of...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 May 1857
Extent:
2 items