Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/161

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 5751 to 5800, 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. 58 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 5701 to 5800’. 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 5754, 5755, 5760, 5762, 5768, 5771, 5772, 5774, 5783, 5785, 5788, 5791, 5792, 5794, 5795, 5796, 5797, 5798, 5799, and 5800 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

5751. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. Recommends Lieutenant R O H Forbes, 3rd Europeans, for a vacancy among the Assistant Commissioners in Oudh. Note from Mr Beadon about a temporary vacancy in Oudh. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5750

5752. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr C A Railey, Calcutta. Asks to be appointed Deputy Magistrate in the Upper Provinces. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Lieutenant Governor.

5753. Jul 1859. Petition of Baboo Keshub Lai Ghose, Calcutta. Complains of the proceedings of Colonel Ramsay, the Resident at Nepal, resulting in the removal of the petitioner from the office of Keer Moonshee of the Nepal Residency on the grounds of his incompetence, prays for redress. Covering letter only. Copy of reply, his papers have been transferred to the Foreign Department.

5754. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr J M Erskine, Civil Auditor, North West Provinces, on special duty, Bombay. In the belief that Mr Newton is to succeed Mr Gregor Grant in the office of Sub Treasurer, points out his superior claims to the appointment. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5650, 5757, 5769, 5771, 5775, 5781

5755. Jul 1859. Letter from Dr A Campbell, Superintendent of Darjeeling, Darjeeling. Submits copies of correspondence with the Government of Bengal and the Revenue Board on the subject of his very peculiar position in the public service, and asks for an increase of his allowances, and asks to be considered when the Nepal Residency becomes vacant. Copy of reply, the Governor General does not think Campbell has any just cause for complaint. He cannot consider raising any salaries in the present financial condition of the Government. The Governor General cannot hold out any hope of Campbell being appointed to the Residency. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5823, 9455

5756. Jul 1859. Letter from Major S R Tickell, 31st Native Infantry, Deputy Commissioner Tenasserim and Martaban Provinces, Moulmein. Applies to be appointed to the Commissionership of the Provinces should Major Phayre resign; should he be superseded by Major Fytche, his junior, asks to be spared the mortification of being retained in his present position. Copy of reply, application noted, the Governor General has no knowledge of Major Phayre's intention to resign. Tickell is in error in supposing that the rule of advancement in civil and political employment is seniority. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5393, 7931

5757. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr C H Lushington, Secretary to Government of India Financial Department, Calcutta. Replies about Mr G Grant, Sub-Treasurer at Bombay. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5650, 5754, 5769, 5771, 5775, 5781

5758. Jul 1859. Copy of a letter to Lieutenant W Robertson, 5th Madras Native Infantry, Jubbulpur. Informing him that he has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Thuggee Department during the absence on leave of Captain Gib. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5619, 5691, 5710, 6018, 6028

5759. Jul 1859. Letter from Captain J B Dennys, Superintendent of Neemuch, Neemuch. Hopes to be considered for any vacancy in Rajputana. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5206, 5279; Governor General's Book number 405

5762. Jul 1859. Memorandum by C H Lushington Esquire. On the causes of a scarcity of Pyce in certain districts. Endorsed : See Governor General's letter to Sir Charles Wood 25 Jul 1859

5764. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr W Boate, Calcutta. Reports his arrival at Calcutta, gives his reasons for resigning his appointment in Oudh, hopes the Private Secretary will again assist him.

5766. Jul 1859. Letter from Captain R Paton, 3rd Europeans, Major of Brigade, Agra. Applies to be appointed Superintendent of the Andaman Islands. One enclosure. Copy of reply, Captain Haughton has been appointed.

5767. Jul 1859. Letter from Major R C Tytler, 38 Light Infantry, Calcutta. Understanding that Captain Haughton had accepted the Andaman appointment in ignorance of the offer of the Shaigueen appointment, and only adheres to the Andaman appointment from a sense of duty, asks that the circumstances may be mentioned to the Governor General; offers his own services for the Superintendency of the Andamans. 3 papers. Copy of reply, application noted. The Governor General has no reason to suppose Haughton was ignorant of his chances of the Martaban appointment. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5786, 5906

5768. Jul 1859. Letter from Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. Asks for 6 weeks privilege leave. Copy of reply, his leave will be granted; he must name an Officer to act in his place. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5832

5769. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr H Newton, Officiating Sub Treasurer, Bombay. Writes asking to be confirmed in his appointment. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5650, 5754, 5757, 5771, 5775, 5731

5770. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr R Simson, Under Secretary Foreign Department Calcutta. Forwards the Durbar Accounts for May and Jun 1859 (No longer enclosed). Copy of reply, returning these.

5771. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr J M Erskine, Civil Auditor North West Provinces, on special duty, Bombay. Sends a letter from Colonel Bates, Private Secretary to Lord Elphinstone, about Mr Newton's temporary appointment. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5650, 5754, 5757, 5769, 5775, 5781

5772. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr K H Davies, Secretary, Punjab Government, Lahore. In reply, a copy of the Punjab Gazette will be sent to the Private Secretary. Captain R Maclagan of Roorkee is the best officer for the appointment of Director of Public Instruction. The Punjab Government is flourishing, but is short of funds. Believes that a Tobacco Tax would be very productive without raising murmurs; though, like the Salt Tax it is a most unjust and grinding impost, it is paid by the people ungrudgingly. Copy of earlier letter asking for a copy of the Punjab Gazette to be sent to the Private Secretary regularly; also about the post of Director of Public Instruction. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5988

5773. Jul 1859 Letter from Baboo Parbutty Churn Dundee, Assistant in the Military Accountant's Office, Calcutta. Forwards a petition from Baboo Juggernauth Dass of Benares, about the stipend of the infant heirs of Baboo Joy Kissen Doss deceased. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Secretary to Government Home Department.

5774. Jul 1859. Letter from Colonel H Yule, Secretary to Government Public Works Department, Calcutta. Applies for privilege leave for 3 months; recommends Colonel Baird Smith for the charge of his office with Captain R de Bourbel as temporary Under Secretary.

5775. Jul 1859. Letter from Mr H Newton, Officiating Sub Treasurer, Bombay. Returns thanks for a letter of 5 Jul and now applies for employment generally in the Account Department and asks for exemption from passing the usual examination for the reasons assigned. Two office notes. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5650, 5754, 5757, 5769, 5771, 5781

5776. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C S Lynn, Hyderabad. Applies to be made Extra Assistant Commissioner in the Assigned Districts or in Nagpore. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5997, 6210

5777. Jul 1859. Circular about the Governor General's Dak to Barrackpore. Six versions, informing Members of Council and Secretaries to Government of the despatch of Daks to Barrackpore with letters and boxes for the Governor General.

5778. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr T K Lloyd, Accountant, Englishman Office, Calcutta. Applies for the post of Assistant Sub Treasurer. Cover only. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5781, 5816

5779. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Major General J F Bradford, Commanding the Meerut Division, Meerut. Asks that his son, Mr E O Bradford, Officiating Deputy Commissioner of Fyzabad, may be retained in his present appointment. Copy of reply, the Chief Commissioner believes that it is unlikely that Bradford will be able to keep his Officiating rank unless some unforeseen vacancy occurs. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5782

5780. Jul 1859. Copy of a letter to the Secretary of the Metcalfe Library. Asking him to send some books for the Governor General.

5781. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C H Lushington, Secretary to the Government of India, Financial Department Calcutta. Acknowledges receipt of Mr Lloyd's application and states that he will have it registered. He is ready to receive the other applications, or, if the Private Secretary prefers, will supply a memorandum of appointments likely to become vacant. Copy of earlier letter about appointments in the Department of Accounts. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5650, 5754, 5757, 5769, 5771, 5775 5778, 5816

5782. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Seetapore. In reply, about Mr Bradford, Officiating Deputy Commissioner of Fyzabad. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5779

5783. Aug 1859 Copy of a letter to Captain J Y Gowan, Assistant Special Commissioner, Futtehpore. Asking if any reward has been given to Moolloo, cultivator of Nugra, and Mohur Moochee of the Sudder Bazaar of Futtehgurh, whose services were brought to notice by Mr Wilson.

5784. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Baboo Woomesh Chunder Mookerjee, Head Mohurrir, Judge's Office, Rajshahee. Asks for employment. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Bengal Government.

5785. Aug 1859. Copy of a reply to E W Bird Esquire, Civil Service, Ootacamund. His letter about the rules of the Ootacamund Asylum has been transferred to the Foreign Department.

5786. Jul 1859. Letter from Major K C Tyller, 33rd Light Infantry, Calcutta. Returns thanks for the Private Secretary's letter. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5767

5787. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Captain J S D Tulloch, 2nd in command, Jhansi Police Battalion, Jhansi. Applies for the appointment of Cantonment Joint Magistrate at Fyzabad or elsewhere in Oudh. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

5788. Jan - Aug 1859. Letter from Major G W Williams, Inspector of Police North West Provinces, Allahabad. Forwards with remarks an abstract of the evidence gained last month at Cawnpore regarding the outbreak there.

5789. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Lieutenant General the Honourable Sir J Outram, Member of Council, Alipore. Sends a letter to Lady Canning (No longer enclosed )

5790. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Lieutenant General the Honourable Sir J Outram, Member of Council, Alipore. Sends a letter to be transmitted to Barrackpore (No longer enclosed )

5791. May 1858 - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr W Muir, Secretary to Government North West Provinces, Allahabad. Sends Mr H B Harington's note on the constitution of civil courts in the North West Provinces, with comments.

5792. Jun - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr W Muir, Secretary to Government North West Provinces, Agra. Forwards an extract of a letter from Mr A H Cocks to Mr Thornhill to the effect that the vast majority of the landed proprietors and tenants and merchants in Eta, Allygurh and Mynpoorie are not against the British Government, but rejoice in their restoration.

5793. Aug 1859. Packet containing the testimonials of Syed Abdoollah. Printed 4d stamp

5794. Jan - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr E A Reade, Senior Member of the Sudder Board of Revenue, Agra. Reports on the result of the collection of the Land and other revenues. Mr G Harvey agrees to the removal of Mr Parsick from Agra.

5795. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Major P A P Bouverie, Political Agent, Bhurtpore. Asks whether the Governor General would like to have a complete suit of armour at a cost of 648 Rupees. Remarks upon Mr Wilson's appointment to the Indian Council and upon the change of Ministry. With regard to the discharges to the Company's European soldiers, believes that the Government order was a mistake; and that if Her Majesty 's Army were allowed the same choice, every soldier and perhaps officer would take his discharge. The Private Secretary's suggestion that Putteala [Patiala] should take charge of the Bhurtpore Raj is not a bad idea, but the Government and people will not submit to it. He himself is for non-interference with native states. Copy of reply, the Governor General will take all the armour mentioned, and would like to know the history of it.

5796. Aug 1859. Copy of a letter to Sir R Shakespear, Indore. Acknowledging receipt of two letters.

5797. Aug 1858 - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr W Glynn, Deputy Magistrate and Deputy Collector, Futtehpore. Submits papers showing that the rebels are quarrelling amongst themselves (2 papers in the vernacular). Has invited Dildar Ali to an interview. Various rebels have been making overtures about surrendering themselves. Denies having advocated an amnesty to the Mutineers as supposed by Mr Carnegy, and explains his policy.

5798. Aug 1858 - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr W Glynn, Deputy Magistrate and Deputy Collector, Futtehpore. Submits certain suggestions as the result of his interview with Dildar Ali Naib Nazim, and recommends his employment in obtaining information about the Oudh rebels. A force of less than 1,500 or 2,000 men is sure to be opposed by the Oudh rebels. The occupation of Pertabgurh is recommended. The Rajah of Amethee was for neutrality, but yielded to rebel influence; Dildar Ali will find out if he wishes to surrender unconditionally, when his protection of Mrs Goldney, Mrs Block and Mrs Stroyan will be taken into account. Hunwunt Sing at heart not against the British, he and others are disposed to assist when the British appear in strength. Reports the whereabouts of various rebels. Believes the Begum and others will find safety in Nepal. The rebels are making their own ammunition, and are being sold grain by the Bunjaras (?).

5799. Sep 1858 - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr W Glynn, Deputy Magistrate and Deputy Collector, Futtehpore. Reports that Benee Madho with 5000 sepoys has fallen back upon Saline, and other rebel movements. Encloses another Urzee from a sowar, asking permission to return to his home, and expresses his great regret that nothing has as yet been done about the men whose cases were submitted in July. He is going to Bhittoura with Mr Power to see about the facilities for a bridge of boats. Three enclosures, in the vernacular.

5800. Sep 1858 - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr W Glynn. Sends a reply to a note from Mr Lowe to the Shah Sahib in Oudh, and asks for instructions about the request of a Ressaldar of Gootrie in Oudh, who is now hard pressed by the rebels, to retire to this side of the river. Gives movements of the rebels. Has put Rissaldar Furjund Ali in possession of a couple of confiscated villages for his loyalty and services. Proposes to raise a few Sowars and Matchlockmen to guard some of the Ghats. One enclosure, in the vernacular. Office memorandum about the letters of Mr Glynn; note by Canning that the letters are not to be made official, but to be kept in the Private Secretary's office.