Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/142

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 4801 to 4850, consisting of correspondence, relating to applications for posts and other matters. These papers were originally included in one bundle of one hundred docketed sets of papers, labelled ‘No. 49 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 4801 to 4900’. Each numbered set of papers usually consists of an original letter sent to the Private Secretary to the Governor General, or to the Governor General, a copy of the reply from the Private Secretary, Lewin Bentham Bowring, and any other papers. In addition, for each set of papers, either on the back of the original letter, or on a separate sheet of paper, is written the number of the set of papers, the year, the name of the writer of the original letter, the official position and location of the sender, the date the letter was despatched, the date it was received, the date it was answered, any cross references to other papers, and a brief summary of the letter. Numbers 4808, 4816, 4821, 4832, 4840, 4841, 4842 and 4846 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

4802. Letter from Mr O S Slack, Calcutta, . Jan - Feb 1859. Asks for an interview. Copy of reply, he may call on the Private Secretary or submit his business in writing. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence no. 8572; Governor General's Book number 8, 1219, 1220, 1221.

4804. Letter from Baboo Piaree Chund Mittra, Librarian, Public Library, Calcutta, Feb 1859, Sends 3 volumes of the Annual Reports containing some information about the Canada Rebellion and states that there are no other books on the subject in the Library. Copy of earlier letter; copy of reply.

4805. Letter from Captain A R E Hutchinson, Bheel Agent and Political Assistant to the Agent for the Governor General, Indore, Jan - Feb 1859. Applies to be Political Agent at Bhopal. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence no. 4808.

4806. Letter from Mr F R Lloyd, M C D E, Surgeon and Dentist, Meerut, Jan - Feb 1859. States that he lost all his property including instruments, at Agra during the Mutiny. He has received 2,000 Rupees in relief, but this is insufficient to enable him to renew his profession. He is supporting the widow and 3 children of Lieutenant Furnell, killed in action at Ooryah, as they have not yet received a pension. Copy of reply, the question of compensation generally must await the decision of the Home Government.

4807. Letter from Baboo Kisto Chunder Roy, Baraset, Jan - Feb 1859. Asks for employment, sends copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Government of Bengal. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 4966, 5172

4808. Letter from Sir R Hamilton, Agent to the Governor General for Central India, Indore, Jan - Feb 1859. Reports that Major Rickards, the Political Agent at Bhopal has resigned; suggests Captain Hutchinson might succeed him. Hamilton has applied to be relieved by 15 March, but will keep the responsibility until he embarks, if desired to do so.

4810. Memorial of Mirza Karamut Ally, late Moonshee in 12th Native Infantry Ghazeepore, Jan - Feb 1859. Asks for 50 Rupees arrears of his salary. Cover only. Endorsed: transferred to Secretary Government Military Department.

4811. Letter from Mr G Brown, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Introduces Mr William Venables brother of the late E F Venables of Azimgurh, who seeks an interview with the Governor General.

4812. Letter from Lieutenant E L Ommanney, 59th Native Infantry, Assistant Commissioner in Pegu, Rangoon, Jan - Feb 1859. Asks to be allowed to return to the Punjab as soon as his services with the State Prisoners can be dispensed with. He has seen in General Orders that he has been transferred to the Pegu Commission. Copy of reply, he cannot be relieved immediately, but his wishes will be borne in mind. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence no. 4829.

4813. Letter from Mr W White, Superintendent State Yacht Establishment, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Reports that the State Yacht 'Sonamooky' requires repairs, asks for instructions. Copy of reply about this.

4814. Letter from Lieutenant C R Clemons, 3rd Madras Europeans, Feb 1859. Asks for civil employment. Copy of reply, application noted. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence no. 5035.

4815. Letter from Mr D McArthy, Patrol, North West Provinces, Camp, Mirzapore, Jan - Feb 1859. Further to his wish for an appointment. Copy of reply about this. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence no. 4765

4816. Letter from Lieutenant W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah, Camp, Simereeah, Jan - Feb 1859. Wishes to apply for privilege leave. General Whitlock is expected at Rewah on 2 Feb. Osborne is trying to get Fuzund Ally to come in. Copy of reply, he may take leave as soon as Bundelcund is quiet.

4817. Copy of a letter to C Alabaster Esquire, Tallygunge, Jan 1859. Asking him to call on the Governor General.

4818. Copy of a letter to the Deputy Superintendent of the Electric Telegraph Office, Calcutta, Jan 1859. Asking him to send the Private Secretary 2 copies of all telegrams received by the Secretaries to Government for the Governor General and the Private Secretary. Telegraphic Messages Received number 1160, 1161, 1559, 1718, 5104. Telegraphic Messages Sent number 1101, 1103, 1159, 1164

4819. Letter from Lieutenant T Acton, 2nd Assistant to the Political Agent, Rewah, Feb 1859. Returns thanks for the Private Secretary's notice of his appointment as 2nd Assistant. Copy of earlier letter.

4820. Copy of reply to G Campbell Esquire, Lucknow, Jan 1859. The Governor General does not think it will be possible for him to make any change in Campbell's appointment. Governor General's Book number 1227.

4821. Letter from Sir R Hamilton, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore, Jan 1859. Is grateful to Lord Canning for having brought his services to the notice of the Secretary of State who has written to him in a most encouraging tone. Tantia Topi would have been completely crippled if Brigadier Smith had pushed on; Brigadier Napier however is keeping on the right bank of the Chumbul and if the Rajputana Force co-operate Tantia must take to the Chumbul.

4822. Letter from Mr W F Palmer, Civil Auditor, Calcutta, Jan 1859. Forwards a book of the fixed Establishments under the Government of India, as on 1 May 1858. (Not enclosed )

4823. Letter from Mr James Eede, un-covenanted Assistant to the Civil Auditor, Agra, Jan 1859, Sends a copy of his Memorial and his testimonials, his case is now before the Vice President in Council. 1 anna stamp.

4824. Letter from J Shepherd Esquire, Auckland Hotel, Jan 1859. Asks for employment. Copy of reply, request refused.

4825. Petition of widow Raio, mother of a transported sepoy of Ramghur Battalion, Sasseram, Jan 1859. Asks for the release of her son.

4826. Letter from Mr W Bonnaud, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Asks to be appointed Auditor to the Government Savings Bank. Copy of reply, the post has not yet been made, and it is not likely that the Governor General would nominate to the post. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 1060, 2621, 4836, 7708, 7746

4827. Petition of Mrs Young, widow of the late Sergeant Major John Young, attached to the Martiniere College, Lucknow, from Fort William, Feb 1859. Asks for an inquiry into her case, and for relief and compensation in view of her husband's death at Lucknow and the loss of her property there, and the murder of her 2 sons at Jhansi, and the loss of their property there. (Letter no longer enclosed ) Copy of reply, her letter has been transferred to Mr Simson, Secretary Foreign Department.

4828. Letter from Baboo Greedhur Bose Roy and Company, Proprietors of the Gurranhatta Charitable School, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Ask for money for the school. 1 enclosure. Copy of reply, request refused. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 4878, 5156, 5159.

4829. Letter from Major A P Phayre, Commissioner of Pegu, Prome, Mar - Apr 1859. In reply, recommends his personal Assistant Lieutenant H N Davies, 25th Bengal Native Infantry for the charge of the State Prisoners, with an additional allowance of 200 Rupees. Copy of earlier letter asking for recommendation. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 4812, 4987.1/2, 5232, 5241.

4830. Letter from Major H L Thuillier, Deputy Surveyor General, Calcutta, Feb 1859. In reply, about Lieutenant Griffiths, and Captain Johnstone. Copy of earlier letter asking for information about Griffiths. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 4785, 4915, 4921

4831. Letter from Lieutenant W Phaire, 54th Native Infantry, Barrackpore, Feb 1859. Asks for employment. Copy of reply, application noted. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 821, 1956. Governor General's Book number 172

4832. Letter from Mr R Montgomery, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow, Jan - Feb 1859. Submits a letter from Captain Bunbury giving the movements of the Begum and the other rebels in Nepal. The Nepalese Government, has proclaimed that the rebels will not be assisted by the Durbar, on the contrary they would be handed over to the British unless they left the territory. According to a letter from Brigadier Rowcroft's column, Mahomed Hussun and the Toolseepore Hani had surrendered. All is quiet in Oudh. He (Montgomery) intends to leave on 15 Feb. Sir John Lawrence goes by the steamer of 25 Mar from Bombay.

4833. Letter from Mr O S Stack, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Describes the type of appointment for which he is eligible. Memorandum about Stack by Private Secretary. Copy of reply, his application has been noted. It is very doubtful if he will be given a post, as he has no knowledge of the vernacular languages, and there are many candidates with a strong claim on the Government, because of services rendered during the Mutiny. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence no. 4864

4834. Letter from Baboo Prosuno Coomar Tagore, Deputy Clerk to the Legislative Council, Calcutta, Feb 1859. About books borrowed by the Private Secretary. Sends other volumes on the subject of Canada Clergy Reserves. Copy of earlier letter returning several volumes of Hansard. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 4860, 4861, 4862

4835. Letter from Mr A G Earle, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Sends a letter to the Governor General asking for employment. Copy of reply, request refused.

4836. Letter from Mr C H Lushington, Secretary to Government of India, Financial Department, Calcutta, Feb 1859. In reply, about Mr Bonnaud; Mr Harvey will nominate to the post at the Savings Bank, if the post is sanctioned. Copy of earlier letter about Bonnaud. See also Private Secretary’s Correspondence nos. 4826, 1060, 2621, 7708, 7746

4837. Letter from Captain W White, Superintendent of State Yacht Establishment, Calcutta, Jan 1859. Submits 2 indents for glasses, curtains etc for the State Yacht 'Sonamooky' to replace those destroyed during her last trip to the Upper Provinces. (No longer enclosed )

4838. Letter from Captain W White, Superintendent of State Yacht Establishment, Calcutta, Jan - Feb 1859. Forwards for countersignature the accompanying Abstract of pay and allowances of the State Yacht Establishment for Jan 1859, and an indent for stores for the 'Sonamooky' and other boats for Feb 1859. Copy of reply, asking for further information.

4839. Letter from Captain W White, Superintendent of State Yacht Establishment, Calcutta, Feb 1859. In reply, the indents are monthly; the enclosed letter shows the allowances and pay for the crews of the boats. (Letter no longer enclosed ).

4840. Letter from Mr W Robinson, Commissioner of Police for the Madras Presidency, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Sends a letter from Lord Harris to the Governor General and asks for an interview with the Governor General to explain the plans of the Madras Government, to separate the executive Police from the Revenue and Magisterial branch of the administration; also about the organisation of an effective constabulary force, and improved village police in each district. Asks if he is to bring any papers with him. Copy of reply, granting him an interview, he may bring what documents he thinks proper.

4841. Letter from Mr B Warwick, Calcutta, Jan 1859. Reports that he has inspected the Delhi Prize jewels, many of them are suitable for the purpose mentioned to him; asks for an interview to explain his opinion. Copy of reply granting interview.

4842. Letter from Mr W Muir, Secretary to Government North West Provinces, Allahabad, Jan 1859. Sends a copy of 'The History of the Bijnore Rebellion', by Synd Ahmed Khan to the Governor General. (Not enclosed ).

4843. Letter from Mr W P Palmer, Civil Auditor, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Sends a list of Covenanted servants and others in civil employ, as on 1 Nov 1858. (Not enclosed ).

4844. Letter from Captain H Dixon, 22nd Madras Native Infantry, Executive Engineer Cuttack Division, Orissa, 1859. Sends a prospectus of a publication of a series of photographs of Cuttack, Pooree. (Juggernaut) etc.

4845. Letter from Mr W H Russell, H Q Camp, Lucknow, Jan 1859. Asks whether a despatch for 'The Times' was received on 2 Nov for despatch by the Governor General's express. Copy of reply, the despatch was received in time for the express.

4846. Printed copies of correspondence, 1858. Relative to the charges preferred by Major Phayre against Captain C D Grant, Deputy Commissioner of Rangoon; charges of maladministration, delayed and defective justice.

4847. Copy of a letter to the Proprietor of the 'Bombay Gazette', Feb 1859. Sending a bill for l6 Rupees for the Governor General's subscription for the Home News up to 31 Dec 1859, after which he will no longer subscribe, as he is already supplied from another source.

4848. Letter from Mr C Trotter Civil Service, Calcutta, Feb 1859. Submits a private letter to Lord Carmine. Governor General's Book number 618, 1283.

4850. Copy of a letter to the Manager of the 'Bombay Times', Feb 1859. Sending a bill for 44 Rupees.