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71. Mss Eur F88/166

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/166
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for April to August 1853
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include the sudden death of Sir Frederick William Adam (Mss Eur F88/166/57 and Mss Eur F88/166/58); the ongoing work of the House of Commons' Committee enquiry into Indian Affairs (mostly in Lord Elphinstone's letters); and a recommendation by Mrs Maitland Erskine to stay...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
06 Dec 1851-22 Apr 1856
Extent:
1 file 152 folios

72. Mss Eur F88/167

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/167
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for September to December 1853
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include Lord Elphinstone's appointment as Governor of Bombay and requests for patronage or recommendation to him (for example Mss Eur F88/167/16). Also includes the news of the death of Sir Charles Adam (for example Mss Eur F88/167/17) and Sir Thomas Edward Colebrooke's a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English and Persian
Date Range:
01 Feb [1853]-01 Jan 1854
Extent:
1 file 266 folios

73. Mss Eur F88/169

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/169
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for May to September 1854
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence includes the latest Indian news in letters from William Patrick Adam and Lord Elphinstone. Some of the letters have brief annotations by Mountstuart Elphinstone regarding his response
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
07 Dec 1853-08 Oct 1854
Extent:
1 file 216 folios

74. Mss Eur F88/170

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/170
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for October to December 1854
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include Indian news from William Patrick Adam and Lord Elphinstone and concerns over the health of Lord Elphinstone due to his illness. Letters from Hay M Erskine cover his travels to India. Also includes draft answers from Mountstuart Elphinstone
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
05 Jun 1854-29 Dec 1854
Extent:
1 file 193 folios

75. Mss Eur F88/174

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/174
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for January to April 1856
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include discussion of Sir Thomas Edward Colebrooke's impending publication; Indian news from William Patrick Adam; and the death of Sir Henry Pottinger (Mss Eur F88/174/50). Letters from John Thornton Leslie-Melville discuss the death and funeral arrangements for his brot...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
01 Jan 1856-04 May 1856
Extent:
1 file 193 folios

76. Mss Eur F88/175

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/175
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for May to August 1856
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include invitations to dine and discussions about literary works. Letters from Lord Elphinstone in India contain Indian news, such as William Patrick Adam's failing health and Claude Erskine. Also includes draft letters from Mountstuart Elphinstone
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
05 May 1856-28 Aug 1856
Extent:
1 file 155 folios

77. Mss Eur F88/177

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/177
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for January to April 1857
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include the illness and death of James Drummond Buller Fullerton Elphinstone (for example (Mss Eur F88/177/40); the marriage of his daughter, Miss Anna Maria Elphinstone, to Captain Thomas Henry Montgomery (Mss Eur F88/177/12); the death of Robert H Close (Mss Eur F88/177...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1856-30 Apr 1857
Extent:
1 file 190 folios

78. Mss Eur F88/178

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/178
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for May to September 1857
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include arranging visits to Hookwood and the Indian Mutiny (for example, Mss Eur F88/178/35-Mss Eur F88/178/37). Some of the letters have brief annotations by Mountstuart Elphinstone regarding his response. Also includes draft letters from Elphinstone
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Oct 1853-27 Sep 1857
Extent:
1 file 196 folios

79. Mss Eur F88/180

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/180
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for January to March 1858
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include the Indian Mutiny (e.g. Mss Eur F88/180/17 and Mss Eur F88/180/99); the character of Lord Napier's brother (Mss Eur F88/180/51); and the ill heath and treatment of Charles MacFarlane (in letters from Joseph Snow and Mr Rowlett). Also includes draft letters from Mo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Feb 1857-24 Mar 1858
Extent:
1 file 262 folios

80. Mss Eur F88/185

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F88/185
Title:
Correspondence of Mountstuart Elphinstone for January to April 1859
Scope & Content:
Topics of correspondence include concerns over the ill health of Keithy [Mary Keith Lloyd, nee Elphinstone], and her death (Mss Eur F88/185/25 and Mss Eur F88/185/27); the deaths of Lord Murray and Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy (Mss Eur F88/185/23 and Mss Eur F88/185/59); Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
03 Jan 1859-14 Jul 1859
Extent:
1 file 175 folios