Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/17

201. Two memoranda by J B Hearsey, Barrackpore, 4 Jan 1858. A. On the circulation of the chappatee through the country, and why they were so circulated. 4 Jan 1858. B. Derivation of the word chappatee, the unleavened bread eaten by the natives of the North West Provinces, 4 Jan 1858. C. Memorandum on the lotus flower as a symbol. All three are marked 'Copy taken for Lord Palmerston'.

202. Extract from a letter from J W Sherer, Cawnpore, 29 Dec 1857, to Cecil Beadon, Calcutta, about the inscription on the walls of the Beebeghur [Bibighar] which is a complete hoax. Endorsed: Copies sent to President and to Earl Granville. See also Private Secretary's Letters Received item 2034a.

203. Copy of a report by C L Showers to Sir Henry Lawrence, on Jhehajpoor affairs, 31 Aug 1854.

204. Imperfect copy of a memorandum by Sir Richmond Shakespear, made in 1851 on the invasion of India by Russia. Received from General Low, Feb 1857. In envelope.

205. Part of the 'Englishman Weekly Supplementary Sheet' for Saturday evening, 13 Feb 1858, concerning the late Mr Colvin. In envelope.

206. Warrant directing Lord Canning to invest Sir John Lawrence with the insignia of the Knight's Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, 23 Dec 1857. In envelope.

207. Letter from Lieutenant T E Bell, Assistant to the Governor General's Agent, Nagpore, to General Sir J Low, 25 Aug 1857. Submits the grounds under which he charges Mr Plowden, Commissioner of Nagpore, with being incompetent and dangerous, and recommends his summary removal. In envelope.

208. Four memoranda for the guidance of the Private Secretary's office. Two lists of the Secretaries to Government, with notes on the subjects with which the Secretaries deal. Note on the appointments filled by the Governor General and note on the practice in dealing with public official papers, and in dealing with the English despatches. Also memorandum on the times at which the Governor General sees the Secretaries. In envelope.

209. Memorandum on the navigation of the Godavery by Lieutenant Haig, 23 Feb 1856. Plan of section of the Godavery. Estimate of the expense of conveying 2,700 tons of produce a year down part of the Godavery. In envelope.

210. Four memoranda about the force for the Persian Gulf 1. Force to be sent, 4 Aug 1856. 2. Statement showing the distribution of the troops among the transports and steamers. Oct 1856. 3. Extract from a Despatch from the Government of Bombay to the Court, 17 Nov 1856, reporting the despatch of the force for Persia. 4. Memorandum of approximate number of 2nd Bombay Division for Persia.

211. Opinions of Members of Council on the removal of Mr Colvin from his post at Agra, Jul 1857. 2 double pages. Lord Canning writes a note for circulation explaining why Brigadier Polwhele has been removed. Mr Dorin suggests that Colvin be removed as well. General Low suggests a meeting of the Council to consider whether or not formally to displace Mr Colvin from the office of Lieutenant Governor. 2 further Minutes suggesting that Havelock's movements after relieving Lucknow be decided upon, 27 Jul. When found in 1961, these papers were sealed into an envelope initialled by Mr Talbot and Mr Bowring: this envelope was in turn sealed in another envelope labelled: 'Opinions of Members of Council regarding [words erased] a successor to the Honourable Mr Colvin.'

212. Packet of correspondence with B J Colvin, a Judge of the Sudder Court, 1857. 1. Note from G F Edmonstone to Canning, sending a note received by Colvin from Mohamed Mahtabooddeen, 28 Feb. 2. Note from Mohamed Mahtabooddeen to E J Colvin, giving information about the intrigues of the King of Oudh, 28 Feb. 3. Copy of a letter from Canning to Colvin, asking him to question the man, and find out the chief plotters in the King's suite, and the part of the country to which the emissary has been directed, 28 Feb. 4. Letter from E J Colvin to Canning, giving information about the King of Oudh's intrigues, 1 Mar. 5. Further letter from Colvin to Canning, on the same, 1 Mar. 6. Copy of letter from Canning to Colvin, thanking him for the information, with comments. In envelope.

213. Memorandum regarding the proceedings of the Government of India under the Press Act, since its passing into law.

214. Copy of a letter from Rai Sreenarain Bysack Bahadoor to the Private Secretary asking for the appointment of Assistant Sub Treasurer, 14 May 1856. Memorandum that the post is vacant, 1 Oct. In envelope