Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/158

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 5601 to 5650, 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. 57 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 5601 to 5700’. 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 5605, 5607, 5610, 5611, 5612, 5614, 5616, 5620, 5621, 5623, 5629, 5633, 5636, 5637, 5645, and 5650 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

5601. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr W G D'Gruyther, Allahabad. Submits a scheme for the issue of a paper currency (No longer enclosed). Copy of reply, his scheme has been transferred to the Financial Department. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5342

5602. Jun 1859 Copy of a letter to Mr Cecil Beadon, Calcutta. Stating that the Governor General has sent in circulation a minute on the 'Defence of Egypt' which he wishes to go home by the mail of 25 Jun to Bombay.

5603. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr H B Harington, Calcutta. Asking him to write to Mr F Gubbins in the manner Harington proposed.

5604. Jun 1859 Letter from Captain C S Lemarchand, 2nd Company 6th Battalion Artillery, Agra. Refers to his services during the Mutiny and asks for a civil or political appointment in Central India. Copy of reply, application noted, the Governor General cannot hold out any hope of an appointment in Central India.

5605. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr Cecil Beadon, Secretary to Government of India Foreign Department, Calcutta. Submits with remarks a list of the vernacular translations of the Queen's Proclamation. Copy of reply, the Governor General wishes to have 5 copies of each of the translations. There ought certainly to have been a Pushtoo [Pashto] version for the Afghans, though there is probably no European officer competent to make one, except Captain Raverty, ex-Assistant Commissioner of Mooltan. Other remarks.

5606. Jun 1859 Letter from Lieutenant L C Barton, Assistant Resident, Baroda, Camp, Bhooj. Returns thanks for his reappointment to the Baroda Residency.

5607. Jun 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore. Having made some disparaging remarks about Captain Mayne in a note of 25 May, submits in explanation a correspondence with Mayne on the subject of his unpopularity with the Rajpoot Chiefs; he believes Mayne's energy and ability may be made useful, and his defects controlled. Refers to Major Macpherson's shortcomings. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5482

5608. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr R A Williamson, Officiating Director General of the Post Office in India, Calcutta. Returns thanks for his appointment.

5609. Jun - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C F Harvey, Magistrate, Dacca. Acknowledges receipt of a letter sending a petition from Shaik Meajan, he will look into the matter. Copies of two earlier letters.

5610. Jul 1859. Letter from the Honourable Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. In reply, submits a memorandum about the case of Mirza Shah Baz Beg, late uncovenanted Collector of Hissar, and also a copy of Mr Thornton's report on him. The man was not loyal, and was imprisoned for life, but his sentence was remitted by Sir J Lawrence. Copy of earlier letter sending a letter about the Mirza. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5598

5611. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr C Beadon, Secretary to the Government of India Foreign Department, Calcutta. Sending him papers about a Beer [grass jungle] in the Jhujjur District, which Captain Dennehy wishes may be granted to some of his native officers who have behaved well.

5612. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr T D Forsyth, Secretary to the Chief Commissioner of Oudh. States that among the collection of swords taken from the people there were no good specimens; he will gradually collect good swords for the Governor General.

5613. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr N Lange, Calcutta. Asks permission to advertise another concert under the patronage of the Governor General and states that he is in great distress. Copy of reply, the Governor General will take 6 tickets.

5614. Jun 1859 Copy of a letter to A R Young Esquire, Secretary to the Government of Bengal, Calcutta. Sending him a letter from a petty chief on the borders of Bhootan [Bhutan], asking for the letter to be returned. Letter enclosed; part in the Tibetan character; complaining of robberies said to have been committed by dacoits from the British territories.

5615. Jun 1859. Letter from Dr J F Steuart, Field Assistant Surgeon, Lucknow. Applies for the Joint Civil Surgeoncy of Simla. Copy of reply, acknowledgement, there is no vacancy at present.

5616. Jun 1859. Letter from Sirdar Soorut Singh, Calcutta. Asks for the Governor General to be reminded that his case has not yet been disposed of. In the vernacular.

5617. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to J Murray Esquire, Calcutta. His Memorial has been transferred to Mr Grey.

5618. Jun 1859. Letter from Captain W D Dickson, Officiating Assistant to the General Superintendent of Thuggee and Dacoity, Belgaum. Returns thanks for his appointment; would like to be considered for permanent employment. Copy of reply, application noted.

5619. Jun 1859. Letter from Major C Hervey, Officiating General Superintendent Thuggee and Dacoity Department, Jubbulpore. Asks permission to apply to the Brigadier Commanding at Jubbulpore for the services of a competent officer to receive charge of the office of Assistant General Superintendent from Captain Gib who is to ask for sick leave. Copy of reply, permission granted. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5691, 5710, 5758

5620. Jun 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Agent to the Governor General for Central India, Indore. Reports that at an interview Holkar expressed some concern at the non-receipt of a reply to His Highness' Khureeta to Sir R Hamilton about adoption. Comments on the Queen's Proclamation.

5621. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr T Garrett, Deputy Post Master General, Calcutta. In reply, about the Governor General's letter to Major Green which has been returned; asks for the envelope. Copy of earlier letter of complaint; copy of reply. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5627, 5977

5622. Jun 1859. Letter from Mr E M Potter, Lucknow. Asks for a reply to his Memorials. 1/2 anna stamp

5623. Jun 1859. Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H Yule, Secretary to Government Public Works Department, Calcutta. Sends two copies of notes on private companies for canals of irrigation and navigation, and the only remaining copy of the Governor General's Minute on the subject (No enclosures remain).

5624. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Lieutenant A C Lilly, 1st Infantry Hyderabad Contingent, Bolarum. Asks for political employment in Central India or elsewhere. Copy of reply, application noted, the Governor General cannot hold out any promise of employment.

5625. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to Major General Birch. Sending a letter about Mr Schlagentweit, and asking for information about rewarding the natives who have helped in his case.

5626. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to Assistant Surgeon Norman Chevers, Calcutta. Thanking him for his Treatise on the means of preserving the health of European soldiers in India.

5627. Jun 1859. Copy of a letter to Major W H R Green, Kelat, via Bombay. Sending him a copy of a letter written earlier, but returned to Calcutta by the gross negligence of the Post Office authorities. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5621, 5977

5628. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Lord William Hay, Deputy Commissioner, Simla. Returns thanks for the draft for the Chudders. Will remain a little longer at Simla. 1/2 anna stamp

5629. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from the Honourable Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Forwards a detailed account by Captain Mercer, the Marriage Registrar of the Jullundhur district, of the marriage of the Rajah of Kuppoorthulla with an East Indian lady, and a letter from Major Lake giving a different version as to the feeling of the Rajah's people upon the occasion. There is little doubt that the Rajah has long been a Christian, and that he will eventually profess this openly; but all officers have been warned to leave him to decide as he thinks best.

5630. Mar 1859. Letter from Captain T E Rogers, London, to Lord Stanley. Applies for an increase of pension and makes comments on his resignation from the office of Superintendent of Marine. Printed.

5631. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H Yule, Secretary to Public Works Department, Calcutta. About circulation of Public Works Department boxes.

5632. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr F B Outram, Officiating Under Secretary to the Government North West Provinces, Allahabad. Sends a copy of his Memorial about his supercession. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Secretary to Government Home Department.

5633. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore. Forwards copy of an extract from a letter from Major Macpherson about his failing health, and a copy of Shakespear's reply.

5634. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr J Newmarch, Counsel for the Ex-Queen of Oudh, Calcutta. Asks for full particulars of the charges of adultery made against the Ex-Queen; and to be allowed an interview with the Ex-King to offer the Ex-Queen's explanation. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter will be sent to Mr Beadon.

5635. Jul 1859. Letter from Captain A C Plowden, Private Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Calcutta. Forwards a receipt from the Lahore Chronicle (not enclosed)

5636. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Major G Hutchinson, Military Secretary to Chief Commissioner, Oudh, Lucknow. Asks if he may publish in England the 'Narratives of the Mutinies in Oude'.

5637. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr B Gower, Superintendent Locomotive Department, East India Railway, Allahabad. Returns the Life of G Stephenson; believes India would benefit greatly from his (Gower's) Road Locomotive and asks for his drawings to be forwarded to England with an order for one engine. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 4623

5638. Jul 1859. Memorial of the members of the late Agra Militia. Asking for compensation for their losses, and the grant of 6 months batta. If Lord Canning cannot comply with their request, ask for their Memorial to be sent to Lord Stanley for submission to the Queen. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Secretary to Government Military Department.

5639. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr R Spankie, Judge, Saharunpore. Forwards an application from Dr J Hutchinson for the appointment of Superintendent of Vaccine at Simla (no longer enclosed). See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5630 (recte Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5640)

5640. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Dr J Hutchinson, Civil Surgeon, Saharunpore. Applies for the appointment of Superintendent of Vaccine at Simla. Copy of reply, Dr Christison has been nominated. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5639

5641. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr N Lange, Calcutta. Asks for assistance to enable him to return to Germany. Copy of reply, request refused. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5644

5642. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr C B Denison, Magistrate, Mirzapore. In reply, will send to the Private Secretary the fourth carpet, together with the account.

5643. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr C Beadon, Secretary to Government Foreign Department, Calcutta. Asks the Private Secretary to recover from the Governor General's room all the papers about Nagpore, the case of Gholam Hosein and Mujud Ali, and send them to him.

5644. Jul 1859. Letter from Messrs Burkin Young and Company, Calcutta. In reply, about Mr H Lange. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5641

5645. Jul 1859. Copy of a letter to C Beadon Esquire, Foreign Department, Calcutta. Asking if he has received any official communication from England about the 'Votes of Thanks' passed by the Houses of Parliament.

5646. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr E M Potter, late Chief Commissioner 's Office, Oudh, Lucknow. Renews his request for reconsideration of his case. 1/2 anna stamp. Copy of reply, request refused, it is useless for him to address the Private Secretary again.

5647. Jul 1859. Letter from Mrs A F De Bruyn, Calcutta. Sends a petition asking for money to Lady Canning (no longer enclosed). Copy of reply, returning the petition, which should be sent through the Post Office. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5694; Lady Canning’s Correspondence [Mss Eur F699/2/5/12, item 57].

5649. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Assistant Surgeon T M Lowndes, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, Aboo Lawrence School. With reference to an extract in the Bombay Standard alleging the adoption of the Lawrence Asylums at Sonawur, Mount Aboo and Ootacamund had been sanctioned by Lord Stanley, but that Lord Canning had recommended the exclusion of the Institution at Aboo, deprecates such a step. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter has been sent to the Foreign Department.

5650. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr H Newton, Joint Judge and Sessions Judge, Tanna. Asks to be transferred from the Judicial to the Account Department and applies to be Sub-Treasurer at Bombay, or any other office in the Account Branch. 5 papers. Copy of reply about this. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5754, 5757, 5769, 5771, 5775, 5781