Mss Eur F699/1/1/3/4

Letters from Commander in Chief Sir Colin Campbell [later Lord Clyde], numbered 1-43 with index and some detailed summaries. Continued in volume Mss Eur F699/1/1/3/5.

List of letters transcribed from index is as follows:

1. Memorandum from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 18 Aug 1857. 'Instructions will be telegraphed to General Outram to send 5th and 90th Regiments to Allahabad, if both cannot be spared, one to go directly and the other to follow. General Outram will be informed of the march of Colonel Fisher with Troops towards same destination. He will be requested to employ Flats and Steamers on conveying Regiments to Allahabad'.

2. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 1 Sep 1857. 'Enclosing extract of letter from Colonel Napier [not enclosed] relative to improvement of defences of posts along the Ganges ordered by Sir James Outram and inconveniences caused by presence of ladies'.

3. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 4 Sep 1857. 'A wing of H.M.'s 53rd Regiment having left under command of a Captain, asks permission of Governor General to send Major English left at Fort William with Head Quarters, to command it'.

4. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 12 Sep 1857. 'Submitting memorandum [not enclosed] drawn up on movements proposed for Colonel Fisher's column'.

5. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 14 Sep 1857. 'Returning letter from Mr Young [not enclosed] on the subject of supplies and carriage to be furnished by the Civil authorities for troops marching from Calcutta'.

6. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 16 Sep 1857. 'Colonel Fisher did not receive till too late authority to move his force as a whole. His moving to Sherghotty and reporting from there suggested. Amount of his force stated'.

7. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 17 Sep 1857. 'Report of Officers employed by General Outram for particular purpose probably a mistake. Detachment of H.M.'s 5th Regiment, if to be spared from Bhagulpore, much wanted at Head Quarters of the Regiment. Irregular Cavalry probably knew before they passed the Sone [River] that all the parties by Bullock Train had crossed before the 12th'.

8. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 18 Sep 1857. 'Governor General requested to inform by telegraph Commissioner of Chota Nagpore, that detachment of H.M.'s 53rd are to return from Dorunda to Truck Road etc'.

9. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 20 Sep 1857. 'Enclosing letter from General Outram relative to carriage and supplies, and copy of order issued by him to Commissariat Officer at Benares. Suggestion by General Outram than an Officer unconnected with Commissariat should be employed to overlook and quicken proceedings of departure, deserves attention'. Enclosures: 1. Letter from General Outram to Deputy Adjutant general of the Army, 15 Sep 1857 2. General Outram's order to Commissariat Officer, 29 Aug 1857.

10. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 22 Sep 1857. 'Governor General's opinion asked with regard to a reference by General Havelock as to some Sowars of 13th Bengal and 3rd Oudh Irregular Cavalry'.

11. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 24 Sep 1857.' Forwards copies of correspondence with Sir Patrick Grant [not enclosed] respecting alleged ill treatment of Officers and men of Madras Artillery by Deputy Quarter Master General at Calcutta'.

12. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, undated [Sep 1857]. 'Enclosed extract of Agra Newspaper. Horses harness and guns of which Mr Plowden speaks would be most useful at Allahabad. No answer received from Allahabad to telegram about three 9 pounder Batteries sent there in July. Syces and Grass cutters for Military Train to be collected by tomorrow'. Enclosure: Slip of newspaper dated Agra, 21 Sep 1857.

13. 'Memorandum of the amount of Force left at Cawnpore and taken by General Havelock and General Outram for Field service', undated [1857].

14. 'Memorandum upon Officers chargers, suggesting alteration in the Regulations as to their purchase from the Remount horses', undated [1857].

15. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 10 Oct 1857. 'Enclosing letter from Colonel Wilson, and copy of letter from General Outram to Captain Bruce [not enclosed]'.

16. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 10 Oct 1857. 'Forwards telegrams [not enclosed]. Convoy of provisions safely arrived at the Alum Bagh [Alambagh, Lucknow]'.

17. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 17 Oct 1857. 'Colonel Sanders suggests employment of Matabangha Flat as a hospital for sick of 'Sanspareil', which the Commander in Chief thinks advisable'.

18. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 15 Oct 1857. 'Encloses telegram from Captain Smyth, Bengal Artillery [not enclosed], showing advance westwards made by 2 camps 32rd Native Infantry. Major English ordered to hasten to Sherghotty, Captain Smyth to re-join him there. Head Quarters 32nd Native Infantry expected at Raneegunge on 18th. Colonbel Barker with 2 guns will be there tomorrow. Detachments of 13th with 2 guns sufficient protection for that Depot. 'Golden Fleece' arrived with 34th Regiment and part of 42nd'.

19. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 17 Oct 1857. 'Governor General's instructions for Captain Osborne conveyed in telegram to Mr Grant are clear and explicit'.

20. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 19 Oct 1857. 'Major English and Captain Smyth remain at Sherghotty to act against Mutineers, who seem inclined to escape towards Rohtas'.

21. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 20 Oct 1857. 'Commander in Chief has telegraphed to Colonel Wilson to send party as escort with convoy to Alum Baugh [Alambagh, Lucknow]. Possibly the fugitives driven by Colonel Wilson from Sherajpore may possibly be thrown upon Colonel Greathed's column'.

22. Memorandum, 22 Oct 1857. 'Officers in Command at various Stations urgently desire to know what is to be done with Sepoys returning from furlough etc'.

23. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 24 Oct 1857. 'Rejoiced to learn that display of troops has enabled Captain Osborne to recover his influence in Rewah. Instructions required for march of Madras troops to Cawnpore'.

24. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 25 Oct 1857. 'Enclosing for approval draft of General Order'. Enclosure: Draft of General Order to be issued upon the Commander in Chief leaving Calcutta, relative to the duties which will devolve upon Sir R. Garrett.

25. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Calcutta, 26 Oct 1857. 'Enclosing letter from Colonel Forster Commanding Shekhawatee [Shekhawati] Battalion to Deputy Quarter Master General and calling the Governor General's attention to the same'. Enclosure: 1. Colonel Forster to Lieutenant Colonel A. Sanders, 23 Oct 1857 2. Extract of letter from Lieutenant Birch, Assistant Commissioner of Singbhoom [Singhbhum] to Colonel Forster, 19 Oct 1857.

26. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 5 Nov 1857. 'Since first arrival at Allahabad, whole time devoted to pressing on arrangements for Artillery and Engineers. Woeful small quantity of material collected. Was detailed 4 days by Captain Peel's fight with the Dinapore Mutineers. Complains of Futtehpore Magistrate having prevailed upon late Colonel Powell to undertake this expedition without His Excellency's knowledge. Force between Cawnpore, Bunnee and Alumbagh [Alambagh, Lucknow] about 5000 men. Proposes to go forward on 7th leaving General Windham at Cawnpore. Attack upon Munorshinhgunj[?] by the Nazim expected. Great want of Infantry Soldiers. Attack threatened by Gwalior force from Calpee. Jehanabad recommended instead of Sasseram as a Military post'. Enclosure: Lieutenant Colonel Gordon, 93rd Regiment to Major General Mansfield, Malwah, 5 Nov 1857.

27. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 7 Nov 1857. 'Encloses copy of instructions to General Windham. Reason for Commander in Chief's prolonged stay at Cawnpore. The Nana [Sahib] and the Dinapore Mutineers on their way to join Gwalior force. Danger of Futtehpore. Position of Cawnpore much neglected. Praise of Captain Bruce'. Enclosure: Instructions to General Windham, 6 Nov 1857.

28. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 8 Nov 1857. 'Forwarding part of instructions to General Windham before omitted. Nana has crossed at Sherajpore. If he remains the Commander in Chief will attack him, more troops will then be arrived. Engineer's Park to leave for the front next day'. Enclosure: Memorandum by the Chief of the Staff for the Guidance of Major General Wyndham [Windham], Cawnpore, 8 Nov 1857.

28a. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 8 Nov 1857. 'Encloses more detailed instructions given to general Windham; his line of action and that of Officer Commanding at Futtehpore better defined'. Enclosure: Copy of part of Order from Major General William R. Mansfield, Chief of the Staff.

29. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Camp near Bunnee, 10 Nov 1857. 'Mr Cavenagh just arrived in disguise. Plan of reaching Lucknow sent by Sir James Outram under consideration. Relief of residency the one object. Force wanted for very essential subsequent operations not to be diverted for settlement of Oudh which can always be done when leisure and sufficiency of troops permit. Country folk will not bring supplies, consequently train of huckeries enormous. Intends to advance on 12th. Infantry formed in 2 Brigades'. Enclosure: Copy of message originally in sent in cipher to Sir James Outram, 10 Nov 1857.

30. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 1 Dec 1857. 'Thanks for congratulations. Describes position of General Windham's force upon return of Commander in Chief to Cawnpore, and consequent measures adopted by His Excellency. Thanks for information about new policy to be adopted towards Jung Bahadoor. Measures which should be adopted by Sir James Outram and with his force'.

31. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 8 Dec 1857. 'Reports success obtained over Gwalior's Troops. Army detained by various causes. Forward involvement of General Grant's Detachment. Orders sent to Sir James Outram. Two Regiments placed at Colonel Franks' disposal. He should be restricted to defence of our frontier. Oudh campaign a consideration for hereafter. Some 17 guns remain with Gwalior rebels, but their ammunition is taken. Orders sent to Colonel Barker to clear Futtehpore District. General Ashburnham wishes to go home; proposed that he should succeed General Cowan at Lahore. General Wilson suggested to command Dinapore Division with Head Quarters at Benares. A General wanted for Cawnpore Division. Civil functionaries thereabouts wanting in energy. Delay in writing explained. Advisable to order a Regiment to be formed at Allahabad'.

32. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 15 Dec 1857. 'Hopes the Governor General will approve of movements announced for clearing the Dooab [Doab]. Congratulates Governor General and Lady Canning upon the prospect of the success of his labours in rescue and pacification of India. Rejoices that the political views of the Government and the proper Military views relative to Sir James Outram's proposition coincide. To reject Jung Bahadoor's offers of assistance until our strength has been proved and now to accept them must have a good effect. Recommends Major Eyre for Ishapore Powder Factory. Praise of Bengal Artillery, and especially of several Officers named. Delay caused by Officer Commanding H.M.'s 34th Regiment'.

33. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 17 Dec 1857. 'Time has arrived for organising a Camel Corps. Captain H. Bruce's experience in the subject. Proposed mode of organisation. Sanction asked by telegraph'.

34. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 18 Dec 1857. 'Move of Brigadier Walpole upon Mynpoorie and composition of his force, Copy of his instructions enclosed. Delay caused by sending convoy to Sir James Outram. Commander in Chief hopes soon to be in communication with Brigadier Walpole at Bhowgong en-route to Futtehghur. Advance of Colonel Seaton's column upon Alighur and Etah. Asks for information relative to a rumoured advance upon Rohilcund. Force to be left at Cawnpore'. Enclosures: 1. Instructions to Brigadier Walpole. 18 Dec 1857. 2. Copies of letters addressed by Sir John Lawrence to Major General Penny, and to the Chief of the Staff. Forwarded by Mr Muir.

35. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 19 Dec 1857. 'Thanking for private letter, General Order, and extraordinary personal kindness. Message to Lady Canning. General Ashburnham's resignation received. Memorandum from Captain Peel R.N. upon sanitary improvements at Allahabad enclosed and recommended to notice [not enclosed]. Expects to leave on 22nd for Futtehghur Campaign'.

36. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 19 Dec 1857. 'Suggests that Brigadier Inglis should be made Brigadier General and appointed to Command Cawnpore Division. Sir James Outram to no longer have titular command of Cawnpore and Dinapore Divisions'.

37. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 20 Dec 1857. 'Recommends that General Windham should have Lahore and Sir R. Garrett Sirhind Divisions. Reasons why Generals should be put in command of large and permanent Divisions'.

37a. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 20 Dec 1857. 'Peculiar position of Major Garrett who is recommended as Assistant Adjutant General at Madras. Effort made to show practically that merit is only road to advancement, the rule that Officers must not hols Staff appointments unless acquainted with vernacular is coming into operation. Artillery Officers can be selected to serve with Goorkhas [Gurkhas], but no gunners available'. Enclosure: Copy of letter from the Chief of the Staff to Major General Sir R. Garrett, 18 Dec 1857.

38. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 21 Dec 1857. 'Transmits memorandum from Major Turner, Bengal Artillery, on employment of Bengal Artillerymen with Goorkhas [Gurkhas] and recommends as wise'. Enclosure: Suggestions on Artillery Matters for submission to Major General Mansfield, 21 Dec 1857.

39. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 22 Dec 1857. 'Brigadiers Walpole and Russell both excellent Officers, being senior to Brigadier Inglis, the Governor General is asked to suspend his appointment to Brigadier General. Commander in Chief will march on the 24th.'

40. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 22 Dec 1857. 'Forwards confidential memorandum on the disposition of the Forces in Oudh and mentions reasons for submitting it'. Enclosures: 1. Confidential memorandum signed by the Commander in Chief, 22 Dec 1857 2. Return of Troops at Army Head Quarters etc., 22 Dec 1857.

41. & 42. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Cawnpore, 23 Dec 1857. 'Encloses return of Troops at Army Head Quarters or temporarily detached. Commander in Chief marches tomorrow morning'. Enclosure: Return of Troops at Army Head Quarters, 22 Dec 1857.

43. Letter from Sir Colin Campbell, Meerun-Ka-Serai, 30 Dec 1857. 'Disorganised sate of the Dooab [Doab]. Government has almost to be reconstructed. Petty Rajahs have exercised independent rule, and the Nawab of Furruckabad [Farrukhabad] has collected Revenue etc. Brigadier Grant's column closed in upon after his advance. Conduct of Raja Futteah. Retreat of Furruckabad Nawab upon Rohilcund [Rohilkhand]. State of Bundelcund [Bundelkhand] threatens the Dooab. Proposes Junction of Head Quarters with Seaton's force. Importance of keeping open road from Agra to Cawnpore. Urges for reasons assigned an advance into Rohilcund. Sufficient means not at hand to Cawnpore, Oudh and secure at same time the Trunk Road. Former operation should therefore be deferred till autumn of 1858'.