Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/157

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 5551 to 5600, 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. 56 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 5501 to 5600’. 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 5551, 5558, 5561, 5562, 5568, 5569, 5572, 5574, 5575, 5577, 5581, 5583, 5584, 5590, 5591, 5597, and 5598 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

5551. Jun 1859. Letter from Major General Birch, Secretary to Government Military Department, Calcutta. Reply about salutes to Residents and Political Agents and the Artillery at Berhampore. Copy of earlier letter asking for information

5552. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to Lieutenant C H Grace, Calcutta. Informing him that he should apply to General Birch for leave, to enable him to remain in Calcutta.

5553. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain R D Dansey, Her Majesty's 3rd Madras Europeans, Special Assistant Engineer, Gwalior. Applies for the appointment on the Dehra Dhoon New Road. Copy of reply, he should receive shortly an official order about his future employment. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5517, 4760, 6180, 6204, 6267, 6554

5554. Jun 1859. Letter from Dr J Forsyth, Director General, Medical Department, Calcutta. In reply, recommends Dr A Christison for the post of Superintendent of Vaccine in the Hill Districts. Copy of earlier letter asking for a recommendation. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5535, 5550

5555. Jun 1859. Letter from Lieutenant Colonel W B Thomson, Commissary General, Calcutta. Reply about Captain A S Haig, 55th Native Infantry and Officiating Sub Assistant Commissary General. Copy of earlier letter asking for information.

5556. Jun 1859. Letter from Major H Stuart Wortley, Calcutta. Sends a letter addressed to Sir R Shakespear (not enclosed).

5557. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain W G Cumming, Deputy Bheel Agent and Political Assistant Central India, Dhar. Returns thanks for his appointment to the Political Agency at Bhopawur. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5425

5558. Jun 1859. Letter from the Honourable Robert Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Returns thanks for the copies of the 'Oude Narrative' and states that a line from the Private Secretary to Major Hutchinson expressing the Governor General's satisfaction with the work would be gratefully received. In regard to the mutiny among the European regiments, believes that the only solution is to grant discharge to those who desire it, of whom at most 20 or 30% of the late Company's troops are likely to go. If there is neither bounty nor discharge, there will be bloodshed. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5636

5559. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain G Dangerfield, Madras Artillery, Madras. Explains why he asked for a transfer from Pegu to regimental duty and hopes his application for re-employment on the staff will be favourably viewed. Three papers. Copy of reply, he has no claim to another appointment.

5560. Jun 1859. Letter from the Rev J C Herdman, Calcutta. Sends a letter to Lady Canning (no longer enclosed).

5561. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr C Wingfield, Chief Commissioner, Oudh, Lucknow. With reference to his previous letter concerning certain reports that many settlements in Oudh had been made temporarily with a promise of a future hearing, submits one of Major Barrow's circulars, which might throw light on the matter. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5456, 5471, 5472, 5473, 5492

5562. Jun 1859. Letter from Dr W J Palmer, Civil Assistant Surgeon, Ghazeepore. Sends papers to show the falsity of the charge that he neglected the community at Ghazeepore. Covering letter only. Copy of reply, all his enclosures are returned, and should be submitted officially through the Government of the North West Provinces. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5527

5563. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr C Bhogoppah, Sowcar, Bellary. Asks to be appointed Extra Assistant Commissioner in Hyderabad and sends copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Resident at Hyderabad.

5564. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to Major General Birch, Secretary to Government of India, Military Department. Asking if the services of Lieutenant W Phaire, 54th Native Infantry are available for civil employment.

5565. Jun 1859 Letter from Dr A Christison, Superintendent of Vaccination, Agra Division, Agra. Returns thanks for his appointment as Superintendent of Vaccination at Simla. Copy of earlier letter informing him of his appointment.

5568. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. Does not believe his appointment to Bundlecund in subordination to Sir R Shakespear in the present unsettled state of that country would in any way be conducive to the interest of Government, while it would materially weaken his influence in his own District. Copy of reply, he should write to the Government officially. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no .5574

5569. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. Further to the preceding letter (number 5568) believes Bundlecund requires an Assistant with independent authority. Encloses copies of letters. Copy of reply, as above. See also 5Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 475, 5511 5568, 5574

5570. Jun 1859. Letter from Shah Kubeer Ooddeen Ahmed, Sasseeram. Acknowledges a letter of 11 Jun and asks if the rumour that the Governor General has sent in his resignation is true. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5533

5571. Jun 1859. Letter from Lieutenant W J Phaire, 54th Native Infantry, Barrackpore. Returns thanks for his appointment as Junior Assistant to the Commissioner of Chota Nagpore. Copy of earlier letter offering him the appointment.

5572. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr G Couper, Secretary to Government, North West Provinces, Allahabad. In reply, submits a few particulars of the last moments of Mrs Edmonstone. The Lieutenant Governor was far from well before the event and is now slowly recovering from the shock and requires change of air and scene. Mr Reade is conducting the current business of the Government. Couper cannot think why Reade's merits have been overlooked. Copy of earlier letter asking for information about Mrs Edmonstone's death.

5573. Apr - Jun 1859. Letter from Mrs Lieutenant Colonel D Pott, 47th Native Infantry, Melrose. Submits copy of a letter from Lord Canning to her husband, and asks for a reward for Colonel Pott. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Colonel Stuart

5574. Jun 1859. Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. Further to his appointment to Bundlecund. Copy of reply, as above. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5568

5575. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr E F Lautour, Judge of Behar. Asks the Governor General to consider his claim for compensation for loss of two horses, his appeal having been rejected by the local authorities. Copy of reply, his claim should be submitted through the Government of Bengal.

5576. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr J W Hayes, Editor, Bangalore Herald, Mysore, Vrittant Bodhuir Press, Bangalore. Forwards a copy of a Cananore periodical which he has just established. Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgement.

5577. Jun 1859. Letter from Lieutenant General the Honourable Sir James Outram, Member of the Supreme Council, Calcutta. Sends a letter from Major L Barrow, in explanation of Barrow's misrepresentation of the Proclamation.

5578. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr H C Sutherland, Assistant Collector in Charge, Tipperah. Sends a copy of a letter of 4 February and asks for remittance mentioned therein. Copy of reply, the remittance will be sent on 1 July. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5543, 5586.

5579. Jun 1859. Letter from Lieutenant J A Heathcote, Assistant Secretary to the Superintendent of Marine, Calcutta. With reference to his application for the Superintendency of Port Blair states that owing to ill health he has been obliged to apply for sick leave to Europe for 15 months.

5580. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr W Heysham, Deputy Collector of Calcutta. Asks for the Governor General's patronage for a map of Calcutta. Two letters. Copy of reply asking for further information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5594

5581. Jun 1859. Memorandum by Colonel O Cavenagh, Town Major, Fort William. With reference to his memorandum of 17 Feb 1858, submits a letter from Mr Langley (no longer enclosed), requesting Cavenagh to bring to the notice of the ex-King of Oudh his desire to be appointed Tutor to the young Prince during his stay in Europe, together with his draft reply. Copy of reply about this.

5582. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr J Kains, Calcutta. Asks for employment, with enclosures. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Lieutenant Governor. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7525

5583. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr F Gouldesbury, Commissioner Rajshahye Division, Berhampore. Returns thanks for the letter informing him that his application for the vacant seat in Council has been received by Lord Stanley and will be considered. Copy of earlier letter. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5193, 5212

5584. Jun 1859 Copy of a letter to Mr E Thornton, Judicial Commissioner, Lahore. Informing him that Lord Stanley has received his application for the vacant seat in Council and will consider it. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5192, 5212

5590. Jun 1859. Letter from the Reverend J Coley, Chairman, St John's Church Vestry, Calcutta. Submits an Appeal to the Governor General. Copy of reply asking for further information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5597

5591. Jun 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent, Central India, Indore. Acknowledges receipt of letter of 2 Jun. Other arrangements not being feasible, he intends to go in person to settle the 10 central districts of Scindia and to arrange Mann Singh's affairs; he would like to pass all Aug in Bundlekund where, with Captain Thompson's aid, he hopes to put matters into a satisfactory state. Endorsed: Council tomorrow. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5482

5592. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr A P Howell, Civil Service, Simla. Returns thanks for the Private Secretary's kind interference on his behalf in regard to his wish for transfer to the Punjab. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5514, 5522

5593. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr W S Morley, Assistant Marine Superintendent's Office, Calcutta. Sends a letter to the Governor General asking for money or for a free passage to Allahabad and back. Three papers. Copy of reply, request refused. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5595, 5739

5594. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr W Heysham, Deputy Collector, Calcutta. In reply, about the map of Calcutta. Copy of reply, the Governor General considers the map to be excellent and wishes to take two more copies. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5580

5595. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain J Rennie, Superintendent of Marine, Calcutta. Reply, about Mr W S Morley. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5593, 5739

5596. Jun 1859. Letter from Messrs T Black and Company, Lithographers, Engravers etc., Calcutta. Send a sample of their work and ask for orders.

5597. Jun 1859. Letter from the Rev J Coley, Chairman, St John's Vestry, Calcutta. Submits a plan of the proposed alteration of the colonnades of St John's Church and a letter from the Civil Architect of 2 Mar 1858 giving an estimate; also a plan for the more expensive alteration of the eastern portico. Covering letter only. Copy of reply, sending 250 Rupees from the Governor General for the improvements to the carriage approach of St John's Church, and returning a letter and plans. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5590

5598. May - Jul 1859. Letter from Captain G G Pearse, Madras Artillery, Commanding 3rd Sikh Irregular Cavalry, on leave, London. Asks for mercy for Mirza Baz Beg, late Deputy Collector and Magistrate of Hissar, who is now undergoing a sentence of 10 years' imprisonment on the charge of failure to protect the English ladies and not giving them burial after their murder at Hissar; refers to his own services during the Mutiny, and states that he is greatly indebted to the Mirza for holding Hissar. Copy of reply, the Governor General has consulted Sir Robert Montgomery and studied the papers in the case, and sees no reason to interfere with the Mirza's sentence. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5610

5599. May - Jun 1859. Letter from Harriett Prole, Sydenham, England. Submits a Memorial to the Governor General (no longer enclosed). Note from Colonel Stuart, he has a Memorial from Harriett Prole.

5600. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain T Dennehy, Commanding Allahabad Military Divisional Police Battalion, Allahabad. Submits a petition from one of his Ressaldars asking for the grant to him of 2 Sheers or Jungle lands in the District of Jhujjur. Letter and petition no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, the papers have been transferred to the Foreign Secretary, who will write to the Punjab Government on the subject.