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Correspondence from Sir Frederick J. Halliday and Sir John P. Grant. Letters numbered 1-77 (Halliday) & 78-108 (Grant), with index and detailed summaries. The index and summaries list letter 104, which does not appear in the bound volume.

1. Letter from F J Halliday, 16 Mar 1856. Halliday approves of Canning's proposed method of dealing with Narendra Krishna, who has been calling himself a Rajah. Narendra is in other respects a well-behaved man, and has served as a Deputy Magistrate with credit. Endorsed: See letter to Mr Halliday dated 15 March.

2. Letter from F J Halliday, 24 Sep 1856. Asks if Lord Canning approves of his proposed visit to Darjeeling for six or seven months. Halliday understands that Mr Colvin's absence at Nynee Tal has been the subject of correspondence with the Home Government. Asks Lord Canning to look at the proposed site of the Burmese temple about to be erected behind Lord Auckland's statue in the Auckland Garden. Endorsed: See Governor General's Book number 179.

3. Letter from F J Halliday, 7 Oct 1856. Writes further to his visit to Darjeeling. Sends a note from Dr Webb (not annexed). Halliday is well, but always fails more or less in the hot weather.

4. Letter from F J Halliday, 10 Oct 1856. Thanks Lord Canning for permission to go to the Hills

5. Letter from F J Halliday, 10 Oct 1856. Writes of the action taken to relieve the distress caused by the floods. There is danger of famine. Local officers have been asked for information, which has been very slow coming in, owing to the lack of internal communication, and wretched organisation. Sends papers (not annexed)showing widespread distress. In Nov some of the indigo advances will begin, which will help in some parts of the country. There are some Relief funds which will be used, and the people will be put to work. But in Malda, parts of Rajshaye, Pubna, Moorshedabad and of Nuddea, the ryots' houses have been washed away and their cattle injured and destroyed. Grain land and the rice crop have been extensively destroyed. Crops still to be sown will be of increased fertility, but there will an interval in which distress will be great. What will the Government do? Halliday does not know of any occasion of the Government having to help in Bengal before; but in the 1838 famine in the North West Provinces the Government offered work to the people. Asks if this is to be done now. There will be much work to be done in re-establishing communications in the districts. Will write officially later, when the matter is less urgent, if required.

6. Letter from F J Halliday, 24 Oct 1856. Halliday has received a copy of the paper on Police (marked in margin, Miscellaneous number 70) by Mr Mangles, and sends it to Lord Canning.

7. Letter from F J Halliday, 24 Oct 1856. Writes that the new Police Act for Calcutta will come into force on 1 Nov. Has submitted certain proposals officially in consequence. A Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police must be appointed by that date. Suggests that Mr Wauchope, the present Chief Magistrate, be made Commissioner and Mr Roberts Deputy Commissioner

8. Letter from F J Halliday, 6 Nov 1856. Asks Lord Canning to visit the exhibition of prison manufactures at the Town Hall.

9. Letter from F J Halliday, 18 Nov 1856. Halliday is glad to hear that the Mutla plans will go forward.

10. Letter from F J Halliday, 29 Nov 1856. Halliday is sending Mr Kemp's remonstrance on to the Government of India, and will send an explanation of his own actions. Would be grateful if His Excellency's orders on the case could be postponed until the explanation is received.

11. Letter from F J Halliday, 22 Jan 1857. Writes that Rungpore is very unhealthy in the rains and would not do for a station for the troops. But it would be useful as a place they might first go to, as it is healthy now, and very central. Will make further enquiries. Hopes the Commander in Chief has ordered on the Irregular Horse from Dinagepore to Madanee (?) Gunge via Rungpore.

12. Letter from F J Halliday, 4 Feb 1857. Reports that he found the Irregular Horse at Dinagepore ready to move, but without orders. He is about to order the Squadron to move at once. The two troops were sent to the Rungpore and Bootan Frontier in 1855, were held up by the rains at Dinagepore, and have been there ever since. Hopes for His Excellency's approval.

13. Letter from F J Halliday, 10 Feb 1857. Writes that no news of any movement of the 73rd from Jumaulpore has been received at Rungpore. It is a pity that the Regiment should be delayed. The Collector of Rungpore is in favour of Patgong as the place for the 73rd. Halliday has heard from Colonel Jenkins that a pretty strong force is required on the Frontier, as the villagers are in great alarm, because of the proposed annexation of the Dooars and the movements of the Booteahs. Discusses possible places for the troops. It is beautiful weather, and pretty country.

14. Letter from F J Halliday, 11 Feb 1857. Sends a copy of a letter from Colonel Jenkins (Annexed). Colonel Jenkins sent a letter to a Booteah Chief remonstrating against the carrying off of a subject of Cooch Behar. The Chief admitted the offence and offered no kind of apology. Colonel Jenkins presses for the advance of troops to the Frontier. Discusses places for the troops to go to. The 73rd is expected to reach Rungpore on 15 Feb. They ought to be moved on as soon as possible. Paper annexed: Copy of a letter from Colonel Jenkins to Mr Halliday, 8 Feb 1857, about his movements. Wishes to avoid employing the Regulars on the North East Frontier if possible, but if no others are available, suggests postings. The Booteahs have come down to the Frontier and are constructing a. stockade close to the border, alarming the ryots who have no protection whatsoever. The Police are insufficient to check the Booteahs. It seems impracticable to leave the Frontier in future as bare of troops as it has been, and he suggests the raising, of a local Regiment for the service, whether or not the Dooars are annexed. If the Dooars are to be annexed Artillery will be desirable. There have been many robberies in Patgong and Cooch Behar of late, due to the lack of armed men and police.

15. Letter from F J Halliday, 14 Feb 1857. Sends a copy of a letter from Colonel Jenkins to Mr Buckland. Discusses movements of the 73rd. Owing to a Court Martial which is being held at some distant place, there are very few officers with the 73rd. Paper annexed: Copy of a letter from Colonel Jenkins to Mr Buckland, 11 Feb, comments on the letters from the Military Secretary ordering the 73rd to be placed at Chilakol or Oliapore. This will be of no use unless a strong guard is also placed on the Frontier. Gives news of two captives. The Booteah authorities refuse to give up known dacoits and murderers, and a threat is necessary. Trade should be stopped with the Dooars until the men are given up.

16. Letter from F J Halliday, 18 Feb 1857. Replies to Lord Canning's note about the Arracan Commissionership. Major Tickell would be his choice, but he has probably gone to England on long leave and is therefore out of the question. Suggests and comments on Captain Powlett, Captain Faithfull, Captain Sharp, Major Verner. Endorsed: note by Lord Canning: 'Is Major Tickell gone? Is Major Verner gone? If both are gone write to Captain Hopkinson respecting Captain Faithful and Sharp - privately'.

17. Letter from F J Halliday, 26 Feb 1857. Reports his arrival at Jilpigoree. With Colonel Sherer, Colonel Jenkins and Mr Mcdonald he has decided that Jilpigoree would be the best place for infantry and cavalry. Suggests arrangements for the troop positions to overawe the Bootans. Halliday proposes with the permission of Government to demand from the Bootan Central Government the two men carried off, and to take what measures may be necessary, should the Government not comply. There are rumours of the death of the Deb Rajah and the succession of a member of the Dhurm Rajah's family. If true, this is favourable news. There are conflicting reports about the Bootans. Believes the East and the West of Bootan have very different interests, and that it would be a mistake to withhold the subsidy from the East because of Western misbehaviour. The Western Dooars could be taken very easily. Nevertheless Halliday is impressed with the undesirability of adding the Dooars, and with the expediency of maintaining the present frontier of British India if possible. One of the advantages of Jilpigoree is its accessibility. Halliday will put in hand a road to Tehalyah, with the help of the Ferry Funds. The soldiers will be welcome to the people. He is anxious to have an experienced Magistrate in Jilpigoree while the troops are settling. Paper annexed: rough plan of Jilpigoree in relation to surrounding districts.

18. Letter from F J Halliday, Darjeeling, 7 Apr 1857. Sends a copy of a letter from Colonel Sherer giving an excellent account of affairs at Jilpigoree. Congratulates Lord Canning on the apparently successful result of measures against the 19th Native Infantry Paper annexed: Copy of a letter from Colonel Sherer to Mr Halliday, 2 Apr 1857, describing the progress of building at Jilpigoree. Drains in the Lines and Tanks should be cut before the hot weather, or the men will suffer. Huts and stables for the Irregulars are also going up. Workmen are needed, and supplies are still somewhat scarce. It will be a very good station.

19. Letter from F J Halliday, Darjeeling, 17 Apr 1857. Sends a letter from Mr Leonard to Mr Young (annexed), about the promises made to certain people that they should have locations at the Mutlah assigned to them in the order of application. A public letter on the subject has been sent by Halliday to the Government of India. Comments. At the time Halliday made the promises, it seemed to him the best plan. The Government of India have decided that the plan of an auction is better. Asks the Government of India to enable him to keep his promise. Paper annexed: Letter from Hugh Leonard to (Mr Young), 7 Apr 1857, the Government of India's order for the letting of the allotments is most unfortunate, as direct promises have already been made. Cannot imagine that the Government of India intended to break the faith of the promises made by the Government of Bengal. Discusses the progress of the Mutlah scheme.

20. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, May 1857. Halliday had no news from Patna on the preceding day. He sends on a letter from the Commissioner of Patna received on Thursday (not annexed, and a message from the Magistrate of Gya (not annexed). Having heard daily from Patna for more than a week, Halliday is surprised not to have had a letter. The Nujeeb guard spoken of in the Gya note is very little to be depended upon. Lord Canning has written on the letter '13th May', dated Saturday morning.

21. Letter from F J Halliday, Darjeeling, 24 May 1857. The news of the disasters at Meerut and Delhi reached him on 20 May. Will return to the capital as quickly as possible. Would like a steamer to await him at Rampore Bauleah if possible. Hopes the Nepalese are friendly, if not Darjeeling is fully exposed to them. Hopes that an English Regiment may be sent to Darjeeling eventually.

22. Letter from F J Halliday, 11 Jun 1857. Halliday is anxious about Berhampore and Moorshedabad, in view of the untrustworthiness of the Native Infantry and Irregular Cavalry. Moorshedabad would be a profitable place to plunder; suggests it be reinforced.

23. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 11 Jun 1857. Sends on a letter from Colonel Macgregor to Mr Young. Macgregor can be relied upon, he is unlikely to express alarm without good reason. Paper annexed: Letter from Colonel Macgregor to Mr Young, Berhampore, 10 Jun, reporting that the sepoys both at Benares and Allahabad have mutinied and gone off. At Benares some of the Sikhs and Irregular Cavalry joined them. At Berhampore there is a large Treasury, and near at hand is the important city of Moorshedabad. There is not a single European soldier at Berhampore. Asks for a couple of hundred European soldiers at once. The Nawab is staunch and likely to remain so, but would be helpless in an emergency. The troops show no signs of disaffection at present and the City is quiet, but no one knows how long such a state of affairs will last.

24. Letter from F J Halliday, 14 Jun 1857. Halliday has heard from Colonel Macgregor that Europeans could be landed at Allatollee on the right bank of the Ganges; Macgregor could send transport.

25. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 16 Jun 1857 . Sends a letter from William Le Fleming Robinson to Mr Young. Paper annexed: Letter from Robinson to Young, Mya Doomkah, Saturday. He sends news of the murderous attack on Major MacDonald, Sir M Leslie and Dr Grant at Deoghur, supposed to be by disbanded sepoys. The Company of the 32nd Native Infantry and the Irregulars are loyal. Robinson has only 30 sowars. Ronald has written to Sooree for a Company of Sikhs, and offered 500 Rupees reward for the arrest of the murderers. Mr Cheek at Serampore writes of rumours of another Sonthal rising, but they seem baseless. They are being agitated by a man called Mahtub Narain whom they call the Thakoor or Rajah. The 32nd seem all right at Bowsee, but there is no depending on Native Infantry regiments now. He will send for Sikhs if it becomes necessary. Paper annexed: Letter from Lieutenant O M Glubb to Dr F Mouat, (Benares) 10 Jun, the Lieutenant is sending his (wife) down to Calcutta. The hangings have begun in Benares and are likely to continue for some days. It was fortunate that the mutiny in Benares was forestalled.

26. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 16 Jun 1857. Reports on the arrangements for the transport of troops to Berhampore.

27. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 25 Jun 1857. Has sent Colonel Macgregor's letter to Mr Beadon. They have made a mistake in the Sowar's case by trying him before a Native Court Martial. Halliday has told Macgregor that he is on no account to delay the Currie detachment.

28. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 7 Jul 1857. Halliday is astonished that he has received no word from Mr Tayler about the Patna disturbance. There is a private letter in Alipore confirming the account Halliday has sent to Lord Canning.

29. Letter from F J Halliday, Allipore, 7 Jul 1857. Sends a private letter from the Judge of Patna (not annexed). He will send the Commissioner's Report as soon as possible. It is a strange incident.

30. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 9 Jul 1857. Sends a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Patna, which does not give as much information as Halliday would have liked. Endorsed: 'Circulate.' Initialled. Paper annexed: Copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Revenue Patna Division to the Secretary to Government of Bengal, 5 Jul, describing a disturbance in Patna and the death of Dr Lyall

31. Letter from F J Halliday, 16 Jul 1857. Sends papers regarding affairs in Gya (papers not annexed). Ally Kurreem who was in a plot and who fled to Benares has been taken. He is a Zemindar of Gya and has great influence, and has been long connected with Moole Narrain Singh, one of the most important Behar Zemindars. It seems reasonable that the Commissioner should keep the Europeans at Gya until the affair is settled.

32. Letter from F J Halliday, 28 Jul 1857. Sends letters from Jilpigoree (not annexed). When the two troops at Jilpigoree learn of the disarming of their Regiment at Berhampore there will probably be a disturbance.

33. Letter from F J Halliday, 31 Jul 1857. Sends a letter to show what has been done by the Marine Department in the Dockyard and the river. Paper annexed: Letter from Captain Howe to Mr Halliday, 31 Jul, describing the disarming of the Marines, who have been sent into the Fort. The 'Despatch' is a useless vessel, always failing when needed. She will be towed up to the Bankshall and some guns and Europeans put on board. The two Pilot Brigs at Prinsep Ghaut will be armed with 12 pounders. The Schooner 'Spy' with one bow gun will command the approach to Hastings Bridge. The ferryboat with four guns will protect the river front of the Dockyard, and the 'Orissa' will be stationed there ready to move when required. In the Dockyard there will be the officers and Assistant with 20 European seamen, and there will be guns in the upper windows of the steam factory to command the road. Will try to obtain a 3 pounder with wheels to move about the Dockyard.

34. Letter from F J Halliday, Bengal Office, 11 Aug 1857. Sends Mr Wauchope's statement of his Chowkeedars' case; the statement seems to Halliday sufficient. Paper annexed: Letter from the Officiating Commissioner of Police, Calcutta to the Secretary to Government of Bengal Judicial Department, Fort William, 10 Aug, describing a quarrel between four Chowkeedars and some Madras sepoys, in which the Chowkeedars are said to have accused the sepoys of coming to fight with the Europeans. Mr Wauchope sent the evidence up to Mr Hume.

35. Letter from F J Halliday, 30 Aug 1857. Sends a statement of what has been done regarding the supplies for the troops proceeding by bullock train. Hopes the Civil Officers on the near side of the Soane will have had time to make preparations, but they had very little notice, and nearly everyone had a short while before abandoned his station on Mr Tayler's orders. At Sasseram the Civil Officer has not yet returned, and every public building has been burnt. The Civil machinery all along the road and over most of the Shahabad District is completely disorganized. Halliday has sent a telegraphic message to Sherghotty to know of preparations there. Beyond there the telegraph is interrupted. Paper annexed: Civil Officers on the Grand Trunk Road have been warned that 500 Europeans may be sent up-country by bullock train.

36. Letter from F J Halliday, 6 Sep 1857. Sends papers (not annexed). Discusses the number of carts which can be obtained in Raneegunge, Burdwan and Hoogly by 15 Sep or 1 Oct. Supports the appointment of a transport officer at Raneegunge. Will continue making arrangements in anticipation of orders from the Government of India.

37. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 7 Sep 1857. Is about to write officially about Shah Kubbeer Oodeen's services; will suggest he is given lands, made an Honorary Magistrate, and given a title.

38. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 8 Sep 1857. Sends a letter from Mr Allen at Cherra (not annexed). Draws attention to the need for additional officers for the Sylhet Light Infantry. Note that the enclosure was sent to the Commander in Chief

39. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, Sep 1857. Halliday has learnt that there is a telegraph station at Burhee, so that Lord Canning's orders can go directly to Colonel Tucker. Sends a memorandum in favour of a movement on Dorunda, Paper annexed: Memorandum by Mr Halliday, 15 Sep, on the importance of retaining the Chota Nagpore Province, which is more important than retaining Rewah. Any delay in asserting authority in Chota Nagpore would probably cause the dependent chiefs to rise, and the trouble would spread from near Raneegunge to the territory under the Commissioner of Cuttack. The well-affected chiefs in Chota Nagpore have been repeatedly assured that a force was about to be sent immediately to reassert authority at Hazareebagh and Dorunda. Dated Sunday

40. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 14 Sep 1857. Halliday has ordered the message to be sent to Samuells. Halliday did not know the Patna (or Pubna?) telegraph was open. The orders given to Colonel Fischer will enable Halliday to keep the Sikhs at Hazareebagh. Captain Dalton has telegraphed the departure of the Ramghur mutineers with guns and plunder, they intend to go through Palamow to Rotasgurh. The Zemindars have promised to oppose them at the Ghauts, and will do so when they see that Colonel Fischer's Brigade is ready to co-operate. All is quiet at Hazareebagh.

41. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 14 Sep 1857. Will send orders to Captain Dalton to set free the Sikhs at Hazareebagh without delay. Captain Rattray will be told to gather his men and go to the aid of Stanton at the Soane and put down Ummer Singh, who is near Sasseram. Stanton has two European officials, four indigo planters, 150 Sikhs and two guns.

42. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 26 Sep 1857. Returns the telegraph sent him. Thinks it will be found that Captain Dalton's statements about the position of the Ramghur mutineers have been consistent; different information comes from Lieutenant Stanton. Congratulates Lord Canning on the news from Delhi.

43. Letter from F J Halliday, 2 Oct 1857. Sends a paper (not annexed) which he wishes to discuss with Lord Canning. The man's character is untrustworthy, though he is active and energetic. It would be most unsafe to trust him, but if he is refused, the Government had better do something immediate and effective in Shahabad and Zillah Behar. (The index labels this letter 'Mr Solano's proposal to raise troops for Shahabad').

44. Letter from F J Halliday, Oct 1857. Sends a message (not annexed) which leaves no doubt about the detachment of the 52nd. Halliday will talk to Lord Canning about the measures to be taken by the military, dated Monday.

45. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 14 Oct 1857. Sends a letter (not annexed) which states that the Deputy Opium Agent at Sewan is hesitating to receive treasure for opium advances because of the threatening state of affairs in Goruckpore. Halliday has received a telegraph from the Commissioner of Patna informing him that Mahommed Hossain with 4,000 men and 6 guns is said to be advancing on Chuppra. The Commissioner will order the Gurkhas to cross the river, but they should be supported by Europeans. Halliday proposes to tell the Commissioner to send the Naval Brigade to Chuppra, which is now at Buxar.

46. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 15 Oct 1857. Suggests that if the mutiny of the 32nd is confined to the two companies, they should be pursued with a small light force. Great alarm prevails along the route which the rest of the 32nd is to follow, especially at Sooree. The rest of the l3th could march up the Grand Trunk Road towards the Soane. Asks if it is advisable to disarm the rest of the 32nd; this could be done at Raneegunge, by the 13th wing. The Sontals of Punka are said to have subsided. Endorsed: note by Lord Canning.

47. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 16 Oct 1857. Reports that the mutineers have passed Kurruckdea, presumably on the 12th. It seems useless to follow them. Describes their movements.

48. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 17 Oct 1857. Sends a letter from Lieutenant Boddam. One paper annexed: Copy of a letter from Lieutenant H M Boddam to Mr Young, Doomha, 15 Oct, describing the murder of some Europeans (at Deoghur?) and the rescue of G Grant, and 'Ronald'. Boddam proposes going to Deogurh directly the 32nd Native Infantry are out of his district. The 32nd Native Infantry have offered to give up their arms, but who can trust them? Colonel Burney trusts the 6th Company at Headquarters but fears the two Companies coming from Burhait.

49. Letter from F J Halliday, 22 Oct 1857. Halliday is annoyed that Captain Oakes has not written to Mr Ward at Raneegunge; if he had, the Shekawattie Regiment could continue its march on Chyebassa. There is news of petty local troubles at Dorunda. If any of the Madras troops are withdrawn from Dorunda, part of the Shekawattees will have to be moved from Chyebassa to Dorunda. Asks what is to be done with the Headquarters of the 32nd, if they do not mutiny. If they are sent to Purulia a number of Sikh Volunteers will be set free, who could be used in setting the country on either side of the Grand Trunk Road in order. The guns recovered from the Ramghur mutineers are at Hazareebagh. Paper annexed: Letter from Colonel Forster, Commanding Shekhawattee Battalion, to Lieutenant Colonel A Sanders, Deputy Quarter Master General, Headquarters, Fort William, 19 Oct 1857, reporting his arrival at Pooroolea with the Headquarters wing of the Shekhawattee Battalion, for the purpose of putting down rebellion in Singbhoom. He sends a copy of a reply from Lieutenant Birch, Assistant Commissioner in Singbhoom, which will prevent the advance of the detachment for at least a month. Captain Oakes states that he will not be able to do more than feed the detachment daily at Pooroolea, and as Colonel Forster has no local authority to act, and the Political Officers seem unable to help with supplies, the detachment must await further orders from Headquarters. The country around seems perfectly quiet, and Forster is unable to learn details of the supposed rebellion. Copy of a letter from Lieutenant Birch, Senior Assistant Commissioner Singbhoom Division, to the Secretary to Government of Bengal, Chyebassa, 15 Oct (with copy to Colonel Forster) stating that Forster must bring with him enough attah, ghee, sugar and doll for 1 month, as at present, and for some time to come, it will not be possible for Birch to supply so large a body of men.

50. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 24 Oct 1857. Complaining of the lack of information among the Civil authorities. Mr Money will be called upon to explain his shortcomings immediately. The mutineers at Dorunda are between 100 and 150. Captain Dalton will try them. Describes what is known of their actions. They were being protected by the Rajah of Porehauh, who refused to give them up to Lieutenant Birch, but eventually gave them up to Captain Dalton, and they are now in Dorunda Jail.

51. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 25 Nov 1857. Sends a paper giving a fuller account of the Dacca business. The Chittagong mutineers are believed to be avoiding Tipperah. Dated the 25th. Paper annexed: Extract of a private letter from Mr Carnac, Magistrate of Dacca, 22 Nov, describing the disarming of the sepoys at Dacca. There was fighting at the Lal Bagh and at the barracks. The sepoys scattered in all directions. Losses among the volunteers were high. The Chittagong men are expected. Reinforcements are required, as the loss has been heavy. The sailors behaved splendidly.

52. Letter from F J Halliday, 29 Oct 1857. Halliday has had a number of accounts of the working of the Supply department on the road,. all very favourable. Sends an extract from one. The hint in the extract is not the only one Halliday has heard about Major Stephen. Halliday would like to see Lord Canning. Paper annexed: Extract of letters from Major Hamilton to Mr A R Young, Raneegunge, 25 Oct., praising the work of Ward and his Assistant Hampton, in gathering supplies. There is a man who is known as the Obstructor General.

53. Letter from F J Halliday, 30 Oct 1857. Sends a letter from the Dacca Magistrate. Paper annexed: Letter from Mr Carnac, Magistrate of Dacca, 27 Oct, reporting that certain budmashes in Dacca are doing all they can to provoke a mutiny; they tell the sepoys that the sailors are coming to cut them in pieces. There is also a disturbance because a havildar of 40 years standing has been struck off the strength of the Regiment by the officer commanding without any inquiry, because he told an officer a deliberate lie.

54. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 30 Oct 1857. Corrects his statement that he has not told Ameer Ali of the proposal to send him a Khillut. He has just learnt that Mr Samuells has sent to Ameer Ali a copy of Halliday's letter to Samuells including the paragraph about the Khillut.

55. Letter from F J Halliday, 30 Oct 1857. Sends a letter about the Zemindar of Pachete's rebellion (not annexed). Suggests measures to be taken.

56. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 30 Oct 1857. Asks the Governor General to reconsider his decision about Ameer Ali's Khillut. Could give reasons for the honour being granted; but asks Lord Canning to consider how humiliating it would be for Halliday if he is not able to procure a pair of shawls for a native public servant who seems to have deserved them.

57. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 19 Nov 1857. Writes about Colonel Macgregor. Macgregor is able, but considers himself too old for active service. He is resigning not on grounds of ill-hea1th, but because he has 'had enough of it'. He is anxious to return to England, and declares he would not stay to be Governor General. If he was offered the post (of Commissioner with the Gurkhas) as a duty, he would probably take it, but would probably rather not have it offered.

58. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 20 Nov 1857. Writes about the sepoys at Chittagong. Mr Chapman suggests that the detachment of the 34th Native Infantry there should be promised by Government that they may remain at Chittagong for another year. Halliday does not recommend this course. Suggests they be disarmed as soon as possible.

59. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 21 Nov 1857. Sends a draft reply to Mr Chapman for approval (not annexed).

60. Letter from F J Halliday, 24 Nov 1857. Sends a letter from Mr Metcalfe to Mr Buckland. Hopes it will be possible to send aid to Chittagong and Dacca. Paper annexed: Letter from Mr Metcalfe, Comilleah, 21 Nov, (to Mr Buckland) reporting that the sepoys at Chittagong have mutinied. The dawk is stopped and all communication with Chittagong at an end. Metcalfe has strengthened the Jail Guard, and sent away the women and children. Will endeavour to safeguard the treasure. Has sent word to Dacca.

61. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 25 Nov 1857. From Alipore, sends a letter from Dacca(not annexed). It seems more likely than ever that the Jilpigoree men will go. Expresses fears for Purneah and Tirhoot, and hopes for means of defence for Tirhoot. Chuppra has the Gurkhas and the Naval Brigade.

62. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 7 Dec 1857. From Alipore, returns the Jilpigoree letter (not annexed). Reports troop movements.

63. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 16 Dec 1857. Makes some criticisms on the draft reply of Lord Canning to the Address presented by the native community.

64. Letter from F J Halliday, 1 Jan 1858. Halliday brings to Lord Canning's notice a good article on the Indian Press in the 'Saturday Review' for 14 Nov, also an article on the new Anglo Saxon domination policy in the 'Economist' of 21 Nov. Does not suppose that any Indian paper would reprint the second article.

65. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 2 Jan 1858. Will send the 'Economist'. Comments on the article mentioned above (Number 64).

66. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 5 Feb 1858. Has been asked by Mr Cockburn, the Commissioner of Cuttack, if the Shekawattees are to go to Sumbhulpore after Chyebassa. Sends a note from Mr Lushington. The Shekawattees are not absolutely necessary at Sumbhulpore if the Madras troops can be left there, but the Madras officers should be given time to make housing arrangements. Paper annexed: Copy of a letter from Mr Lushington to Mr Young, Chyebassa, 3 Jan, reporting on mutinous tendencies among the Shekawattee Battalion. Lushington has not told the Colonel, who is being very difficult. Private.

67. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 18 Feb 1858. Has been to the Sandheads. He will arrange for the Shekawattees to be sent from Chyebassa to Sumbhulpore as soon as possible. Things are settling down at Sumbhulpore under the direction of the energetic Cockburn. It will be a long time before Forster gets there, and Major Bates is unwilling to undertake Civil duties and is besides very ill. Captain Leigh, who bore a high character, has appealed to Halliday to save his face; Leigh's nerve failed him at Chyebassee and he is in danger of being remanded to his Regiment. Halliday asks for him to be sent as Junior Assistant to Arracan. Shah Kubbeeroodeen has done good service. He has great religious influence over all the Mahommedans in Behar. His alliance is worth having even at a considerable price. The rebels have left Rotas to the Sikhs, and gone to Palamow, where Dalton and Graham are aided by the Rajah of Deo. Suggests Canning might see and reward the Rajah who lives near Sheergatty. Is glad to hear a good account of Macgregor's doings. Lord Canning's reward of Rujjub Allee and the overseer will do good. Asks if Canning has received Subadar Hidayut Allee's essay. Comments unfavourably on Lord Shaftesbury's speech of 5 Jan on the religious principles of the Government. The Rajah of Sikkim has now offered to open his territory freely to all Europeans and traders who are British subjects for 1,000 Rupees a month. Halliday thinks this is a valuable concession, especially if Lord Elgin could arrange free passage from Sikkim to Tibet and Lhasa for travellers. Asks if Lord Canning has seen the pamphlet edited by Mr Wylie supposed to be an up-country native's opinion on the causes of the mutiny. Halliday has remonstrated about the Sontal Education Scheme. Will send an official explanation of the tale that a geography text-book was rejected because it contained matter contrary to the Hindu religion.

68. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 20 Feb 1858. Sends a copy of a letter from Mr Lushington. A detachment of Madras troops has been defeated near Sumbhulpore. Paper annexed: Copy of a letter from Edward Lushington, Syatghur, 13 Feb, reports the state of feeling among the men of the Shekawattees. The arrival of the Europeans, and some letters from up-country, have made those ready to mutiny uneasy. Some men intend to break out when they are moved to Sumbhulpore. Suggests they be sent instead to some large Cantonment in the Central or North West Provinces. Lushington's difficulties are great, and increased by the Colonel. Supplies are difficult. The sailors behave very well, though their Captain is an ignorant brute. Suggests Elliott for the Pachete case.

69. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 23 Feb 1858. Sends separately a statement about the geography book (see 67, above). He has no patience with the Exeter Hall orators. Comments on the teaching of Christianity in schools. Believes that the Grant in Aid system is the true and only course for secular as well as religious education. Has never been satisfied with the hesitating and pinching manner in which the Government has dealt with the Grants, due probably to the influence of Grant and Beadon. The Calcutta Presidency College is quite unjustifiable. Is coming to doubt the wisdom of continuing to support the Sanscrit College for Brahmins or the Mahommedan College for Moulavees.

70. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 1 Mar 1858. Sends a letter from Dr Campbell. There seems to have been misunderstanding about the scheme for the opening of Sikkim, probably Edmonstone has overlooked the recent correspondence. Has seen in the Gazette an order investing certain officers with powers under Acts 14 and 17 of 1857; presumes that a letter has also been addressed to the officers. Gazette notice only used to be given in Bengal until a legal doubt was raised, and since more formal commissions have been issued. Supposes he was mistaken in thinking that there was a vacancy in Arracan, a Lieutenant Macleod has been appointed. He is not successful, and will probably be remanded. It is important to get a proportion of married men into Arracan, there is a strong tendency to take to native women. All is well at Chybassa, and the Shekawattees are leaving for Sumbhulpore. Bates is dead. Paper annexed: Copy of a letter from Dr A Campbell to Mr Halliday, Darjeeling, 24 Feb. Campbell has received a Despatch from the Government containing an elaborate summary of negotiations with the Rajah of Sikkim since 1850 and the upshot is that the Government entirely rejects the proposal to make any concession to the Sikkim Rajah.

71. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 6 Mar 1858. Sends an extract of a private letter from Tikaree. All is quiet, though there has been an alarm . The Shekawattees have left for Sumbhulpore. The loss of the 'Ava' is a great misfortune. Lucknow news is awaited . Paper annexed: extract from a letter from Tikaree, 1 Mar, reporting the attack on the fort and the capture of guns. The Maharani should lose her Zemindaree.

72. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 23 Mar 1858. Has had good reports from Sumbhulpore. Forster will soon be there to take charge. The Madras Government has sent to Sumbhulpore to command the 40th Native Infantry an officer senior to Colonel Forster, which may prove embarrassing. There was nearly a mutiny among the sailors at Chyebassa due to the misconduct of their commanding officer: he is to be changed.

73. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 25 Mar 1858. Sends a copy of a Minute on Mr Tayler's very unjustifiable pamphlet against Halliday (not annexed). The Minute has been sent to the President in Council and the Court. The Assam Minister Munnee has been tried in Assam and hanged with several accomplices.

74. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 5 Oct 1858. Believes that the suspicions against Jung Bahadoor are without foundation. Dr Campbell has allowed the rumours to get about and spread a needless alarm. Stories that the Nepalese are making Military posts and collecting supplies are rife. Halliday has sent to the North West the senior five men of the two grades asked for. It has caused great annoyance. Sends a description of the men: Messrs Brodhurst, Lushington, Barnard, Clarke, Chapman, Simson, Urney, Waterfield, Harrison and Colvin.

75. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 26 Oct 1858. Writes at length about the financial position of the Nawab Nazim. Is against making any increase, unless on political grounds. Supports the suggestion that the Patna Opium Agency be moved to a site between Patna and Dinapore.

76. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 5 Mar 1859. Believes it is a serious waste of money not to combine the posts of Home and Financial Secretaries. Even when combined the officer would have little to do.

77. Letter from F J Halliday, Alipore, 3 May 1859. Thanks Lord Canning for his letter of appreciation. He is ending a Minute on Mr Young.

78. Letter from F J Halliday, 8 Oct 1859. Returns Lord Canning's Minute on the removal of Mr Plowden. No other course was possible. Plowden must have had a kind of infatuation. Grant wishes to call on Canning.

79. Letter from J P Grant, 21 Oct 1859. Grant has replied about the Legislative Council, apologises for the delay, sends a copy of his letter. Has inquired into the Dum Dum Cantonment scheme, the lands would cost about l ½ lacs. The exclusion of Abkaree shops has been extended to a circle of four miles instead of two and precautions have been taken against illicit selling, and sanction has been requested for a Cantonment Joint Magistrate to be appointed. Is glad that Dehree has been approved. An answer has been sent to Lord Clyde about the number of troops required permanently in Bengal, fears the number has been underestimated. Is in favour of the Cherra Hills as a station for a Regiment as there will soon be a large English tea planting interest thereabouts. Paper annexed: printed copy of letter by J P Grant to the Governor General in Council, 14 Oct, on the Legislative Council.

80. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 12 Apr 1860. Makes suggestions to fill the vacancies in the Sudder Court. Suggests Mr Loch and Mr Bayley to replace Mr Patton and Mr Torrens, and Mr Steer to act in place of Mr Samuells. Discusses other candidates, Messrs Kemp, Lauteur, and Seton Kerr, Pierce Taylor and Louis Jackson. Hopes that a 3rd Acting Member will be allowed for the Board. Whatever form the Revenue Department may take, the Board will have a bad chance if the change comes when it is disorganized. All is quiet owing to the Military Police Battalions; hopes the object will be gained without much actual resort to the new law regarding the Indigo planter and the ryots.

81. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 30 Apr 1860. Sends a copy of his letter to the Commander in Chief about the troops required permanently in Bengal. Grant has less troops than he thought necessary in Oct 1859. In view of the scheme of heavy direct taxation, he asks for 10,000 more troops, without which he thinks there will be general disturbances on the introduction of the taxes. In 1814 a small direct tax raised a serious insurrection at Bareilly and violent mobs at Benares, Mirzapore and Jounpore. The rural population are already sulky on the indigo question. Paper annexed: printed copy of letter from E H Lushington, Officiating Secretary to Government of Bengal to the Officiating Quartermaster General of the Army 21 Oct 1859, on the number of troops required for the Bengal Provinces.

82. Letter from J P Grant, 16 Jun 1860. Believes that a younger man than Colonel Jenkins should be sent to Assam. Jenkins made a great mistake in the affair of the Dears. Generally he does not make mistakes, but the Province makes no progress under him. Is against splitting the Province into two charges. The pay is inadequate. Does not think Captain Agnew has any claim to succeed. Colonel Vetch is probably the best available. It would be a pity to take Major Fytche from Burma.

83. Letter from J P Grant, 18 Jun 1860. Writes that Colonel Vetch belongs to the season of 1822, which probably makes him too old for Assam. Can find no-one to name; he cannot afford to send a Civilian. Hopkinson might move to Assam if the pay was raised, and Fytche to Tenasserim. Endorsed: note of some salaries.

84. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 27 Jun 1860. Reports that the Members of the Board of Revenue believe that the profit of a Zemindaree permanently settled may on an average be taken at equal to the revenue paid to Government The Board also believes that both Government and the Zemindar must be allowed a right to claim a specific assessment of profits. Otherwise the assumption of a general rate according to the Jumna is thought a very good plan.

84a. Letter from J P Grant, Belvidere, 9 Aug 1860. Reports that Mr Seton Kerr does not think any special law is necessary for indigo in consequence of the Commission's Report. He expects the Report to contain findings, and a series of recommendations to planters. A continuance of the present law he thinks quite out of the question.

85. Letter from J P Grant, 10 Aug 1860. Expects Young's appointment will be successful. Grant will be satisfied with Seton Kerr.

85a. Letter from J P Grant, Belvidere, 11 Aug 1860. Has heard that Young's appointment will be an acting one, which will make a cumbersome line of acting appointments all the way down. Suggests a better scheme.

86. Letter from J P Grant, 11 Sep 1860. Grant wishes to speak to the Governor General about the state of feeling in Pubna over indigo.

87. Letter from J P Grant, 12 Sep 1860. Grant has conferred with Mr Lushington, the Commissioner of Nuddea. Jeypore and Kishnagur are the best places for the location of the troops. Comments on supply. A gunboat or perhaps two are being sent onto the Nuddea Rivers. Another Subdivision has been created in Jessore. There is a rumour of threatening movements by ryots. The ryots are determined to have no more to do with indigo, it is probable that none will be sown.

88. Letter from J P Grant, 12 Sep 1860. Grant does not think there is any objection to the troops moving before the Resolution on the Commission's Report is published. Reports reinforcements moved up. Rajah Purtaub Chund has agreed to sit on the Income Tax Commission, though he does not approve of the law.

89. Letter from J P Grant, 15 Sep 1860. Grant is convinced that a notification about indigo is necessary to quiet the minds of the people. Expects that claims to Nij jote will be the most troublesome class of cases. The planters seem to be claiming as their own the fields of ryots which the planters had sown. True Nij jote is land which has been bought from the ryot, or has fallen in to the planter, or has been reclaimed by the planter from waste.

90. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 20 Sep 1860. Suggests that the present notification be published by the Government of Bengal. (unspecified subject).

91. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 24 Sep 1860. Submits for approval a draft letter to the Commissioner of Nuddea. Mr Seton Kerr was told on good authority that no indigo at all would be sown in Jessore.

92. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 1 Dec 1860. Reports delay in putting out the Income Tax forms. It is not easy to find a place for Devereux; suggests a Behar judgeship. The river at Bhaugulpore is always changing its course. Is glad to learn that the Monghur tunnel is so well on. Encloses a copy of a circular to the Indigo Divisions written in consequence of the Governor General's suggestions. Has no fears for Nuddea and Jessore where the ryots have fought and won. Is uneasy about Watson and Company's concerns. There has been another case of arson. Furreedpore is quiet, but some who took advances are reported to be likely to refuse to sow. Paper annexed: printed circular from the Officiating Secretary to Government of Bengal, 30 Nov 1860, asking for accurate information on the state of the country. Urges the importance of soothing down the indigo troubles.

92a. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 8 Dec 1860. Grant has just heard from Dr Campbell of the Darjeeling trouble on 3 Dec. Supposes it will now be necessary to conquer Sikkim. Many troops are on their way. Dr Campbell has been over-confident. Will ask for a full report. Reiterates the importance of a more equal distribution of the army. At present the Bengal Military Police are the only resource of the Bengal Government and they are keeping the indigo districts in order and helping in two other little wars, and in Central India.

92b. Letter from J P Grant, Belvidere, 9 Dec 1860. Grant has received a note from Dr Campbell dated 4 Dec, he expects an attack on the station. Describes the troops which are being sent up to Darjeeling. Fortunately Grant's congratulations to Dr Campbell on his past work had not left the Bengal Office when news of the trouble came, so the congratulations have been postponed sine die. Dr Campbell refers Grant to the 'Englishman' for a narrative of affairs in Darjeeling. Sends a copy of an official letter just received, which seems foolish and distracted. Paper annexed: copy of official letter from A Campbell, Superintendent of Darjeeling, to Officiating Secretary to Government of Bengal, Darjeeling, 5 Dec. Campbell asks for a transcript of his last letter, in order that he may know when his communications ceased to reach Government He fears his letter of 22 Nov did not arrive, which contained the first news of the Sikkim Dewan arranging an attacking force. He was allowed to make all arrangements, and occupy the territory for 27 days, with the apparent good will of the Sikkimites, and then on 27 Nov five of his positions were simultaneously attacked. After being attacked on the 29th, Campbell's small force ran short of ammunition, and he abandoned the Fort with everything in it. It does not seem that the enemy are about to cross over into British territory.

93. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 22 Dec 1860. Grant has heard that all was well at Darjeeling on the 17th. On the arrival of the Military Police Major Maitland was to drive back the Sikkimites and secure the British frontier. There has been needless alarm at Darjeeling. Dr Campbell should have known what the Sikkimites were after 20 years. Praises the Military Police. Grant has given his opinion officially that the Sikkim capital should be taken, and the Rajah humiliated; after reading Lord Canning's letter Grant still thinks that nothing less than this will do. Probably the Dewan should be dismissed and banished. Supplies are so difficult in Sikkim that only a small force of about 700 men could be sent. Had Dr Campbell not promised that there would be no opposition to his temporary possession, more than 100 men would have been sent across the Runjeet. Does not think a vast tract of hills and forest could be held by the Government against an unwilling people until they have been thoroughly defeated. Colonel Gawler's appointment is excellent. Eden will do well as Special Commissioner or Envoy. Agrees that Dr Campbell should not be appointed. Will call for a general report from Campbell.

94. Letter from J P Grant, 7 Jan 1861. Writes that Mr Allen does not leave until Feb. He need not make over charge of his office of Special Commissioner Income Tax to Mr Young in person, and the regular duties can be dealt with. Mr Young can stay up-country with the Governor General as long as necessary without inconvenience. Is glad that the Governor General is pleased with the Indigo paper. The Times correspondent has been unearthed at last, he is Captain Malleson.

95. Letter from J P Grant, 23 Feb 1861. States the salary of a Commissioner and a Secretary to Government Sends a paper showing forgeries in indigo contracts (not annexed).

96. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 25 Feb 1861. Names officers who could attend when the Governor General receives a deputation alleging combination among the ryots.

97. Letter from J P Grant, 18 Mar 1861. Sends a letter showing that when he said that the non-payment of rents was because Mr Larmour would not sue for them, he was not mistaken. It is impossible to help men who refuse all lawful help. Endorsed: Governor General to Secretary of State, 18 March 1861. Paper annexed: Note from Mr Lushington to Seton Karr, 18 Mar, Larmour has declined a Deputy Collectorship hoping that some other measures will be adopted for his relief.

98. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 17 Apr 1861. Sends a copy of the correspondence re: Sir A Larpent's appointment, now cancelled by Sir Charles Wood. Larpent was recommended by nearly every great English merchant house in Calcutta. Paper annexed: copy of correspondence about the appointment of Sir A Larpent to the Income Tax Board in succession to Mr Forlong.

99. Letter from J P Grant, Parisnath, 30 Apr 1861. Writes further to the appointment to the Income Tax Board. The trouble arose because he placed the appointment in the hands of the Board. He did not mean to justify this course and acknowledges the justice of the Governor General's remarks. He never received a hint that Sir A Larpent's commercial career was disreputable. Mr Grote has suggested combining the post with that of Alikaree Superintendent of Calcutta and Income Tax Collector of Calcutta. Probably a Civilian should be appointed to the Board. If the Legislative Council had continued, he would have nominated Mr Seton Karr, discusses Mr Trevor and Mr Yule. Asks if the Secretaryship might be combined with the Legislative Councillorship.

100. Letter from J P Grant, Parisnath, 10 May 1861. Has had a fire in his Camp, some Assam papers were burnt. Will deal with the Legislative Councillor business.

101. Letter from J P Grant, Calcutta, 4 Jul 1861. Sends a letter from Colonel Mackenzie. Asks how he should reply. The Dewan has been dismissed, a great injustice. Paper annexed: letter from Colonel Mackenzie to J P Grant, Berhampore, Bengal, 31 May, about the Nazim's claims and complaints. Mackenzie thinks he could devise a method of dealing with them, but public letters have to be worded with such extreme caution as to make free discussion almost impossible. Wishes he had been able to write and speak freely from the beginning of his service. The Nazim has fallen into the hands of evil counsellors and adventurers. The Dewan does his best to check this, but with little success.

102. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 6 Sep 1861. Returns the Draft Resolution about waste lands and the redemption of the land tax. Is uneasy at the thought of unconditional grants. Asks if he may spend six weeks or two months at Darjeeling. He has not been higher than Parisnath since 1830.

103. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 15 Sep 1861. Writes his suggestions about the new Bengal Council. There are three alternatives; to have no Bengal Legislative Council at all; to have a Council in the form of a small secret Committee; to have an open Council. He believes the first plan has been rejected; the second plan would be very unpopular. Does not think any plan will give such good laws as the present Council. Suggests a Council of four European outsiders, four native gentlemen, four or six European officials. Thinks it would be better to have no Council than a ridiculous one. Suggests that the President have the power to exclude the public. Sends a suggested list of Councillors.

105. Letter from J P Grant, Darjeeling, 21 Oct 1861. Is glad that Lady Canning has abandoned her long journey to and from Allahabad. Hopes the Governor General has received Sir C Wood's letter. Darjeeling has been neglected in the way of roads; the territory might become all tea gardens. The troops are well at Sinchal. A cart road is needed to reduce the cost of supplies. Asks if he should speak to Cheeboo Lama about the road through Sikkim to Tibet.

106. Letter from J P Grant, Darjeeling, 5 Nov 1861. Sends a letter about the Judges which can be treated as private or demi-official or torn up as Lord Canning pleases. Has no doubts except about Lautour, comments. Lady Canning has left. Asks when he should be back to meet Lord Canning in Dec. Paper annexed: J P Grant, Darjeeling, 5 Nov, gives his views on the nominations for the High Court. As a third of the whole Bench must be barristers, one of the new Judges must be an English lawyer or Scottish advocate. Suggests the appointment of a native Judge. Names as possible Judges Messrs Morgan (Master in Equity), Kemp, Seton Karr and Louis S Jackson. Mr Kemp declined an Acting Judgeship of the Sunder court on the grounds of ill health. Rama Pursaud would be the best native Judge. If there are to be 15 Judges, names Edward de Lautour and H M Reid, and F L Beaufort. Mr Raikes and Mr Trevor could be consulted by the Governor General. Has heard that Mr Reid is to retire. Endorsed: Extract made by order 20 Dec 61 and sent to Secretary of State.

107. Letter from J P Grant, Alipore, 16 Jan 1862. Grant will send a draft of the rules for the Bengal Legislative Council. He is glad he may keep Abdul Luteef. There is a man at Patna who would serve the Governor General's purpose well. Urges the importance of leaving the Bengal Secretary in the Council. Sends a list of the nominations. His own opinion of the Council is that it is a great Council for everything except making laws. Suggests the appointment of Mr Macpherson, Chief Judge of the Calcutta Small Cause Court as Secretary, he could also be added to the Bengal Secretariat. List of nominations annexed. Incorrectly dated 1861

107a. Letter from J P Grant, 5 Feb 1862. Sends letters just received from Major Hopkinson (Not annexed, marked in margin Miscellaneous 947). Believes there is danger of an outbreak in Assam.

108. Letter from J P Grant, 22 Feb 1862. Thanks Lord Canning for sending him copies of papers, about the grant of the KCB to J P Grant. Endorsed: Governor General to Mr Grant dated 22 Feb1862 number 56. Governor General to Sir C Wood dated 24 Dec 1861 number 414. Telegraph Messages Received 1381.