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Copy letters from Governor General to Sir Colin Campbell [later Lord Clyde] numbered 1 & 14-99, with detailed summaries. Includes ten handwritten bookmarks by Michael Maclagan. The first letter has been given the number '1 & 14', and subsequent letters numbered from 15. There is no indication that there was a previous volume, or letters from Sir Colin Campbell.

1 & 14. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 19 Aug 1857. Annotated 'This is the first letter written to Sir Colin Campbell on his arrival'. Encloses letter from Captain Brayser (not enclosed). Estimates for General Havelock of the force of the 'rebels'.

15. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 31 Aug 1857. Appointment of a Disembarkation Officer. Requirements of newly arriving Regiments. Arrival of vessels. Authorities at cross-purposes in matters of supply, which needs enquiry. May account for delay of 90th Regiment from Chinsurah.

16. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 1 Sep 1857. Note 'Havelock's scheme'. Refers to General Havelock's scheme of shutting up forts and holding roads and rivers. If followed in the Punjab, the Government would now only hold Lahore. Havelock's objections to dissemination of forces. States that to leave the King and rebels in unmolested possession of Delhi would rouse revolt across India. 'Hyderabad and the Deccan would be in flames in a week'. Does not suppose any Victoria Crosses have been sent to India.

17. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 11 Sep 1857. Sends papers regarding arrangements for march to Benares. Draft of resolution to Lieutenant Governor of Bengal.

17a. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 18 Nov 1857. Note 'Acceptance of Jung Bahadoor's Troops'. Points out consequences of abandonment of Oudh after relief of Lucknow. Importance of keeping some part of force there. Acceptance of Jung Bahadoor's offer of assistance. Asks Commander in Chief's opinion of best ways of employing them. No more Regiments expected from England. Friendly relations between Commander in Chief and Governor General. Message from Queen (not enclosed). General Windham's despatch.

18. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 21 Nov 1857. Note 'Sir C.C.'s wound'. Expresses thanks for the relief of the Lucknow Garrison and hopes his would is slight. Proposal for moveable Division. How they have the Gurkhas, there is gain in postponing active operations on one side of Oudh until they can give support on the other. Threatening state of things in Rajpootana and subsequent change in instructions to Madras and Bombay.

19. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 30 Nov 1857. Colonel Longden at Jaunpore in retreat to Benares. Detachments have been halted for the protection of Benares.

20. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 14 Dec 1857. Expresses admiration for his achievements at Lucknow.

21. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 20 Dec 1857. Colonel Macgregor and other Officers are on their way to join the Nepalese Auxiliary Force. Jung Bahadoor is expected at Segowlee. Asks whether they will march towards Fyzabad or Azimghur and Jaunpore after Goruckpore. His views on the future operations in Oudh. 22. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 29 Dec 1857.

22. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 29 Dec 1857. Details preference to operations in Oudh rather than Rohilcund [Rohilkhand] and older Provinces. Sir James Outram has been allowed option to retire from Lucknow on military grounds. Capture of Lucknow will assist the establishment of a Commission for the punishment of rebels there.

23. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 7 Jan 1858. Note 'Lucknow not Rohilcund'. Importance Governor general attaches to operation in Oudh over Rohilcund [Rohilkhand].

24. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 8 Jan 1858. Gives detailed reasons why next operation should be against Lucknow. If postponed, then Secunderabad should be guarded against. Speaks highly of Nepalese Auxiliary Force. Overtures by the Begum at Lucknow. Unfounded nature of My Glyn's report. Best means of dealing with Rohilcund [Rohilkhund] with limited supplies of arms and force. Bareilly and Shajehanpore should be held in check. Expediency of keeping the Trunk Road safe. Reinforcements from Sir John Lawrence.

25. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 17 Jan 1858. Regarding letter from Mr Power to Dr Leckie (not enclosed). Discusses case of three European women at Futtehgurh who have been living with the Nawab, and whom Mr Power wishes to hang if he could gain sanction. Governor General urges expediency of controlling Mr Power.

26. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 10 Feb 1858. Arrival of Mr Russell of The Times. He has been promised information but Commander in Chief may restrain him with regards to military information.

27. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 12 Feb 1858. Note 'First thoughts on Proclamation'. Communicates nature and substance of the Oudh Proclamation, with reference to the mutineers from the Army, and the Talookdars, Landholders and Chiefs of Oudh. Sir James Outram and Sir John Lawrence have come to opposing conclusions. Lawrence recommends an amnesty. Governor General believes they have not considered the practical details or the consequences.

28. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 15 Feb 1858. Note 'Wait for Jung B [Bahadoor]'.Reasons for postponing operations against Lucknow until the arrival of Jung Bahadoor. The Nana [Sahib] has not crossed the river. Has written to Sir Robert Napier and Sir Hugh Rose regarding the Nerbudda Field Force. No reliable information regarding Jhansi. Proclamation not issued now that operations against Lucknow postponed. Hopes General Penny will check the force massed in the Doab.

28a. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 23 Feb 1858. Brigadier Grant’s success. Governor General’s view of the impropriety of including the sepoys in the Oudh Proclamation before striking blow at Lucknow.

29. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 2 Mar 1858. Sends copy of the Oudh Proclamation. General Macgregor has left Naval Brigade and Yeomanry Cavalry in Goruckpore.

29a. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 3 Mar 1858. Note 'C's [Canning's] letter to Grant to be C in C [Commander in Chief]'. Proclamation for the Oudh Chiefs sent. Message received about recommendations. Movements of Sir Hugh Rose.

30. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 7 Mar 1858. News from Sir Hugh Rose’s Headquarters. Difficulty of obtaining news of the strength of the rebels at Jhansi.

31. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 7 Mar 1858. Asks for name of Officer from the Queen’s Troops who could conduct the Army in the field if Commander in Chief disabled. Separate to succession of Commander in Chief.

32. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 14 Mar 1858. Acknowledges receipt of answer to question regarding succession of command.

33. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 16 Mar 1858. Congratulations on the fall of Lucknow. Civil Government cannot be settled until the effect of the Proclamation is ascertained.

34. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 25 Mar 1858. Postponement of answer to question of pardon. Wishes to know what force to be sent to Rohilcund [Rohilkhand] and who will command there and in Lucknow.

35. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 28 Mar 1858. Plans relating to disposal of Naval Brigade.

36. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 29 Mar 1858. Answer to Commander in Chiefs questions regarding future movements of Troops. Expedition to Rohilcund [Rohilkhand] is indispensable.

37. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 31 Mar 1858. Proclamation put out at Bareilly. Major Ramsay’s abandonment of the Terai.

38. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 1 Apr 1858. Thanks him for suppressing impolite sentences in despatch to Jung Bahadoor.

39. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 2 Apr 1858. Introducing Mr [Robert[ Montgomery, new Chief Commissioner [of Oudh].

39a. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 12 Apr 1858. Has received Brigadier Mansfield’s Report regarding apportionment of Forces in Oudh and the North West Provinces. Relief of Brigades in Azinghur, Jaunpore, Goruckpore, and the Naval Brigade. Sikh Battalion from the Punjab marching from Allahabad to Jaunpore. Number of rebels at Fyzabad greatly reduced.

40. Letter and copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 13 Apr 1858. Encloses instructions to civilians proceeding to Rohilcund [Rohilkhand]. Disposal of Troops. Includes draft of letter by Charles Canning.

41. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 16 Apr 1858. Asks for Commander in Chief’s opinion on the question of retaining Delhi as a place of strength. View on whether it should be diminished and be dispensed with as an arsenal.

42. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 17 Apr 1858. Ammunition requirements for Sir Hugh Rose. Disposition of Troops and Hyderabad Contingent after fall of Calpee. Protection of Sindia’s dominions. Asks for Commander in Chief’s view on the Hyderabad Contingent returning home. Barrack accommodation in Gwalior.

43. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 18 Apr 1858. Repulse at Khudamow[?]. Brigadier Adrian Hope’s death. Madras cavalry to Cawnpore. Disturbances on frontier at Saraon. Force necessary at Goruckpore. Destination of Sir Hugh Rose’s force.

44. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 26 Apr 1858. Alleged disaster near Jugdespore. Troops to Sasseram. Inroads into Goruckpore.

45. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 26 Apr 1858. Troops to be placed at Gwalior. Views on Sindia.

46. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 26 Apr 1858. Colonel Corfield’s report on Jugdespore. Views on Arrah. Detention of Captain Gordon’s party.

47. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 29 Apr 1858. Confirmation of death of Koer Sing.

48. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 10 May 1858. News from Shahabad. European Troops for Sindia. Death of General Penny. Communications interrupted, rumours of Dr Kantzow’s horse. Danger of possible rising in the Deccan. Desirable to strengthen Madras. Captain peel’s death.

49. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 20 May 1858. Success in Rohilcund [Rohilkhand] though state of things is uncomfortable elsewhere. Needs of Sir Hugh Rose and General Whitlock. Report of designs against Lucknow. State of Goruckpore. Operations by Sir E. Lugard. Reports from Saugor district. Small outbreak south east of Nagpore. Another Regiment sent for from the Cape. More troops urged for Bengal.

50. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 26 May 1858. Commander in Chief is urged to stay if his presence useful nearer Rohilcund [Rohilkhand]. Governor General could meet him at Cawnpore. Sir Hugh Rose regarding Calpee. Doubts Regiment can be spared from the Cape. No native troops available for Sir E. Lugard at Jugdespore. State of 54th Regiment.

51. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 1 Jun 1858. Accommodation for Commander in Chief. 88th from Calpee to Gwalior. Difficult position of Sindia. Difficulties on the Goruckpore frontier, including dangerous position of Mann Sing.

52. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 17 Aug 1858. Believes rebels will make for the Sarun or Shahabad Districts of Oudh. Sikh Regiment should be sent there.

53. Copy letter to Sir Colin Campbell, 22 Sep 1858. Letter regarding Cavalry in Rohilcund [Rohilkhand]. Cannot move from Azimghur to Tandah. Officers wanted to raise Irregular Cavalry in Central India.

54. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 3 Nov 1858. Fair copy of letter on the Proclamation. Submission of Rebel Leaders must precede recognition of their proprietary rights. Rumour that Tantia Topee [Tope] has crossed the Nerbudda.

55. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 1 Nov 1858. Official letter accompanying Proclamation and instructions relating to Oudh insurgents.

56. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 5 Nov 1858. Note 'Letter to Clyde 5 Nov 58'. Question of re-enlisting Company’s European Troops. Tantia Topee [Tope] has crossed Nerbudda. Reinforcements from Cape. Descriptive Roll of dismissed sepoys.

57. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 9 Nov 1858. Re-enlistment question. Copy of section of Mutiny Bill. Feelings of European Officers.

58. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 10 Nov 1858. Legal opinions on the Re-enlistment Question. Lack of information on the Madras Fusiliers.

59. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 14 Nov 1858. Note 'Will probably recommend discharge'. Representation to be made to Home Government regarding Re-enlistment Question. Individual representations will be forwarded. Suggestion to Lord Stanley re: discharge of soldiers.

60. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 15 Nov 1858. Remarks on Mr Philipe’s letter.

61. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 15 Nov 1858. 'King of Delhi's regimen.'Letters from Sir Patrick Grant regarding Madras Regiments, and Mr Wingfield. King of Delhi’s movements.

62. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 22 Nov 1858. Reasons for not sanctioning General Order on the subject of the transfer of the Company’s European Troops to the Crown. Includes enclosures: 1. Copy of draft of Commander in Chief's proposed General Order, with objections and observations by the Governor General 2. Rough draft of proposed General Order by the Governor General.

63. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 28 Nov 1858. Congratulations on latest success, despite escape of Beni Madho. Refers to letters form Mr Wingfield regarding Mahommed Hossein and Mr Denison on the Shahabad District. Lord Stanley has been requested to offer one or two years’ service to European troops but no bounty.

64. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 7 Dec 1858. Bridge of Ganges to be at Bittoora Ghat . Rebel Cavalry have crossed Ganges.

65. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 7 Dec 1858. Has pressed for further information on the Re-enlistment Question.

66. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 8 Dec 1858. Asks if Major Jones can be spared for the Governor General’s personal staff.

67. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 12 Dec 1858. Barrack accommodation for Oudh. Employment of Royal Engineers urged.

68. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 12 Dec 1858. News from Brigadier Herbert regarding rebels in the Doab under Feroze Shah. Allyghur left without European troops and treasure there.

69. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 27 Dec 1858. Will write to Lord Stanley regarding Captain Currie.

70. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 27 Dec 1858. Asks for Commander in Chief’s opinion on Brigadier Herbert’s memo regarding organisation of Irregular Cavalry for the pursuit of Rebel Horse. Reported movements of Tantia Topee [Tope], Feroze Shah and Radha Govind.

71. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 28 Dec 1858. Strength of Trans-Gogra garrison. Madras Native troops may be sent across Jumna if they can be spared but depends on state of Bundelcund [Bundelkhand].

72. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 30 Dec 1858. Lord Clyde’s accident. Affairs in Bundelcund [Bundelkhand].

73. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 8 Jan 1859. Correspondence with the Maharaja of Nepaul [Nepal] regarding rebels having crossed the border. Reasons for not following them.

74. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 16 Jan 1859. Congratulations on work in Oudh. Arrangements for other side of Jumna good. Refers to Brigadier Herbert’s memo. Services performed by Irregulars.

75. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 21 Jan 1859. New Lieutenant Governor of North West Provinces recommended. Jung Bahadoor does not object to British troops crossing the Nepaul [Nepal] frontier but his offer will not be accepted. Rebels on Trunk road. Brigadier Brown at Calcutta.

76. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 24 Jan 1859. Despatches received from Nepaul [Nepal], rebels heading north towards Deoghur.

77. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 2 Feb 1859. Asks for Lord Clyde’s view on whether Lucknow is best position for Head Quarters of Army. If things are quiet would be glad to hear of Commander in Chief going to hills. His requirement to be in Calcutta may depend on instructions received relating to reorganisation of the Army. Comments on proposal from Jung Bahadoor for co-operation against the rebels who have crossed into Nepaul [Nepal].

78. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 27 Feb 1859. Urges Lord Clyde to go to Simla. Refers to Army reorganisation and his unease at the Reorganisation Commission. There is bickering between Horse Guards and India House.

79. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 2 Mar 1859. Governor General is not satisfied with what Lord Stanley writes regarding the Reorganisation Commission. Need for Local Army barely admitted by Horse Guards. Matter of Bengal Artillery decided. Opinions regarding Irregular Cavalry, including General Michel’s letter. Unsatisfactory state of Deccan. Will prevent sending another Regiment home.

80. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 22 Mar 1859. Governor General wishes to take Sir Edward Campbell on to his staff. State of affairs in Bundelcund [Bundelkhand] and Saugor must prevent Madras Regiment being sent home. No sickness on force at Nepaul [Nepal] border.

81. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 29 Apr 1859. Despatch from Home Government regarding command of garrisons in the Presidency towns.

82. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 2 May 1859. Despatch from Home Government on the effects of the Proclamation on land tenures in Oudh. There must be no doubt upon the validity of confiscations in Oudh.

83. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 27 May 1859. Course of action to take regarding men’s complaints [regarding Army reorganisation and re-enlistment question]. Question of discharges. Men should be emphatically told that the Queen’s Government will not change its mind with regard reenlistment or bounty. Draft of General Order. Requests Commander in Chief’s views.

83a. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 30 Jul 1859. Does not think offer of enlistment into the line should be made to the Local troops. Has written to Lord Stanley about sending home of the Regiments, in answer to the call for Troops for Mauritius.

84. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 2 Aug 1859. Despatch from Home Government and letter from new secretary of State regarding European troops in Indian Army.

84a. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 9 Aug 1859. Refers to China force being repulsed by the forts on the Peiho river [Taku Forts]. Has not had a direct demand for troops and has not heard from Bruce, but must be prepared to send troops to Hong Kong and Canton. Governor General not aware of the bad spirits of the men of the Artillery and Cavalry. Asks Commander in Chief’s opinion on giving mark of consideration to men who have not taken their discharge, such as a boon of one or two years’ service.

84b. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 10 Aug 1859. General Straubenzie’s [Charles van Straubenzee] letter from China. Asks Commander in Chief for his experience of Chinese difficulties. Asks for his opinion on rearming scheme for Barrackpore.

85. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 15 Aug 1859. Details regarding proposed Governor General’s Camp. Includes details of proposed route, escort required etc. Resignation of General Outram. Business of Council.

86. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 17 Aug 1859. Major Garden would be suitable Quarter Master General for Camp. Force required can safely be taken from Oudh, which is quiet and content. Police to be reduced, but not rapidly.

87. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 17 Aug 1859. Lord Clyde’s intention to be relieved as Commander in Chief.

88. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 22 Aug 1859. Lord Clyde’s announcement of his plans. Wishes to meet him at Lucknow. Camp will begin by meeting the Oudh Chiefs. Details of Camp plans. Believes unsettled state of things regarding the Army may lead to Commander in Chief being asked to delay his departure.

89. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 19 Sep 1859. Satisfied with information regarding China. Information received from ship ‘Adventure’. Comments in detail his views on China. Believes force sent to China should not be made up entirely of Sikhs.

90. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 12 Nov 1859. Asks for Lord Clyde’s opinion on number of Troops to be permanently garrisoned at Hyderabad. Views of Sir Patrick Grant and Colonel Davidson, Resident at Hyderabad.

91. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 26 Nov 1859. Points to be settled in regard to the China expedition, namely the command of the Punjab Volunteer Battalion, the command of the Hindoostanee [sic] Battalions, and the Native Cavalry. Other two Presidencies should contribute to numbers of European Regiments for expedition.

92. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 31 Dec 1859. Difficulty of transporting horses to China.

93. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 7 Jan 1860. Wishes to discuss with Commander in Chief papers relating the doctrine that an English Officer may strike a Native with his sword provided the Native is not a soldier.

94. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 7 May 1860. Telegram from Sir Hug Rose. Orders to Colonel Mayhew.

95. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 8 Jun 1860. Returns letter from Duke of Cambridge which has annoyed him due to its timing in the middle of operations. Question with regards promotions should be settled between Horse Guards and the Home Government.

96. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 9 May 1860. Replacement of Companies at Allyghur.

97. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 11 May 1860. 88th Europeans are bringing disgrace with robberies and abuse of Natives. Requests that a check is put on all grounds for complaint. Asks Commander in Chief to see whether Delhi can spare a Regiment.

98. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 12 May 1860. Agrees with Lord Clyde’s proposed answer regarding prospective recommended promotions. Complains that instructions regarding Indian Army being sent from Horse Guards to Commander in Chief without letting instructions be known to Government of India.

99. Copy letter to Lord Clyde [Sir Colin Campbell], 14 May 1860. Sikh Regiment should be sent to Allyghur.