Refers to Elgin's letter of 17 August (2): explains opposition to appointment of Inspector General of Police; briefly states his position on control of Local Governments by Supreme Government.
Refers to Elgin's letter of 17 August (2): his views on change of seat of Government; discusses question of new Finance Member of Elgin's Council and gives reasons for appointing Trevelyan; refers to Elgin's letter of 17 August (1): confesses ignorance of Burmese affairs but, as in Afghanistan, a...
Question of Indian flag and when Elgin can fly it; Frere's complaints of inefficiency and jobbery in Telegraph Dept; memorials for covenanted and uncovenanted servants, and doctors; question of opening up Irrawaddy to navigation and trade – hopes Col (Sir) A Phayre's mission will clear ground; ad...