Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/162

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 5801 to 5850, 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. 59 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 5801 to 5900’. 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 5801, 5802, 5803, 5805, 5806, 5812, 5814, 5820, 5821, 5823, 5824, 5826, 5827, 5832, 5833, 5839, 5841, 5846, and 5848 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

5801. Mar - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C Wingfield, Chief Commissioner Oudh, Fyzabad. Reports that about 200 rebels, supposed to be an advance party, had entered Toolseepore, and the main body is about 25 miles east. The number of the rebels is exaggerated by Jung Bahadoor to excuse his not coercing them, and as Colonel Ramsay writes to say that no Gurkhas will be allowed to descend from the Hills this year, hopes that orders will be sent for the British troops to enter the Nepalese territories to attack the rebels. Has written to the General at Lucknow on the subject. Has sent a civil officer to Toolseepore to endeavour to bring in those rebels not excluded from the amnesty, and to offer the same terms to the Begum as Major Barrow was authorised to offer.

5802. Aug 1858 - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr W Muir, Secretary to Government North West Provinces, Allahabad. Sends translation of a letter from Moulvie Abdool Rehman, late Principal, Sudder Ameen, written to his sons shortly before his execution. Original also enclosed, in the vernacular.

5803. Sep 1858 - Jul 1859. Letter from Mr P Carnegy, Deputy Commissioner, Pertabgurh. Sends a Memorandum on his interview with Rajah Hunwunt Sing of Kali Kankur, who saved the lives of Carnegy, Major Barrow, and other Salone residents. The Rajah believes the rebellion was local to Oudh, and was not participated in by men of influence throughout India, which is why a few Europeans were able to hold India. The Rajah will declare for the British the moment the latter arrive in his neighbourhood, and will fight for them anywhere save in Oudh and against his King. The people of Oudh are looking forward to some kind of amnesty, and to restoration of the King to his throne. In 1857 the Rajah believed that the aid of France would be necessary to put down the rebellion. The Rajah had heard rumours of Colonel Ramsay's withdrawal from Nepal, and asked if that meant war with that country. Rumours of outbreaks among the Sikhs, Gurkhas and other tribes were still very prevalent.

5804. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr R Temple, Commissioner of Lahore, Lahore. Has sent off the shawls for Lady Canning, and also 2 shawls presented by the Maharajah. 2 papers. Copies of 2 letters from the Private Secretary about these. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 4262, 4312, 4572, 5749, 5813, 6019

5805. May 1859. Letter from Captain D Limond, Bengal Engineers, Public Works Department 2nd Circle, North West Provinces. Replies about Mr William Peel's grave, and the house in which he died.

5806. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr George Couper, Secretary to Government, North West Provinces, Allahabad. Replies about the reward to Hajee Emam Buksh of Jounpoor. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. Governor General's Book number 1386

5808. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr W P Baillie, Officiating Head Assistant, North West Provinces Secretariat, Allahabad. Asks for some suitable employment as he will soon be deprived of his acting appointment; or for a pension. Copy of reply, he should apply to local Governments for employment, and through the official channels for his pension.

5809. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr T P Manuel, Head Master, Mozufferpore School, Mozufferpore. Sends a copy of one of his works, and the prospectus of another work. (not enclosed) Copy of reply, asking for 3 more copies. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 4509, 5851

5810. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr W Ritchie, Advocate General, Calcutta. Forwards a letter from Captain H Shakespear, Commanding the Nagpore Irregular Force, asking for a Brevet Majority. (cover only) Endorsed: Transferred to Military Secretary.

5811. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr A H Blechynden, Secretary, Agri-Horticultural Society, Calcutta. Sends a receipt for the Governor General's subscription. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 69, 2372, 2393, 4053, 4246, 5522 7202, 8764; Governor General's Book number 29

5812. Aug 1859. Letter from Mrs Cotton, Bishop's Palace, Calcutta. Sends a scheme for providing female nurses for the European patients of the wards in connection with the Medical College, and asks for the Governor General's support for the scheme.

5813. Aug - Sep 1859. Letter from Mr R Temple, Commissioner, Lahore. Gives further information about the shawls. All is well in the Punjab; the discharge of the Europeans attracts no notice among the natives, but the Sikh chiefs say that the British Government, by dispensing with so many Europeans, must have the consciousness of great strength and stability. Sir John Lawrence's interest in Indian affairs continues. 1/2 anna stamp. Copy of reply about the shawls. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 4262, 4312, 4572, 5749, 5804, 6019; Telegraph Message sent number 643

5814. Aug 1859. Copy of a letter to Albert W Wood Esquire, Lancaster Herald. Sending him the Governor General's receipt for the insignia appertaining to the dignity of a member of the Civil Division of the First Class, or Knight's Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Governor General's Book number 1379

5815. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr J T D Cameron, Head Master, La Martiniere, Calcutta. Applies for the appointment of Assistant Sub Treasurer. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of letter to Mr Lushington, Secretary to Government Financial Department, sending him Mr Cameron's application. Copy of reply to Mr Cameron, acknowledgement.

5816. Aug 1859 Letter from Mr T H Lloyd, Accountant, Englishman Office, Calcutta. Further to his application to be made Assistant Sub Treasurer, sends a letter (cover only). Copy of note to Mr Lushington, forwarding to him Mr Lloyd's letter. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5778, 5781

5817. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Major G R Edwards, 2nd Madras Light Cavalry, Jaulnah. Further to his application to join the Mysore Commission, sends a letter from General Cubbon. (Cubbon's letter no longer enclosed) Copy of reply, returning Cubbon's letter. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5725

5818. Aug 1859.Letter from Mr C Beadon, Secretary to Government of India, Foreign Department, Calcutta. Sends a letter from Colonel Travers returning thanks for his appointment to the command of the levy now being raised in Bhopal, and asking for the post to be kept open for him until his return to India by January. Copy of reply to Colonel Travers, the post will be kept open for him. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6692

5820. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Seepree. States that Scindia continues irate against his Dewan; hopes to bring about a reconciliation through Major Meade. Regrets that there should be a large outlay on European Barracks at Sipree, as he is sure that after February Europeans will not be required there, and India cannot pay for them at such a place. Scindia's troops are so bad he is unable to take his legitimate share of the military tenure of the country. Approves of the proposal to make the Bhopal guns over to him. Is confident that Major Meade will be able to improve the condition of Scindia's army. British Dragoons are obliged still to be on duty near Scindia's capital; this should be rectified.

5821. Apr - Aug 1859. Letter from Lieutenant Colonel R Baird Smith, Officiating Mint Master, Calcutta. In reply, gives Colonel Cantley's views and his own about Irrigation Companies.

5822. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr A M Blechynden, Secretary to the Agri-Horticultural Society, Calcutta. Acknowledges receipt of the Governor General's subscription of 500 Rupees. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 69, 2572, 2593, 4053, 4246, 5811, 7230. Governor General's Book number 29

5823. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Dr A Campbell, Superintendent of Darjeeling. In reply, explains his desire for an increase in salary, and for the post of Resident at Nepal. Copy of reply about this. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5755, 9455

5824. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Seepree. Asks the Governor General to consider his letter of 22 Jun about Holkar's adoption; if Her Majesty's Proclamation does not mean that succession by adoption will be recognised, it is most important that Government should remove the belief which it has created. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5620.

5825. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Assistant Surgeon G N Cheek, in Joint Medical Charge of Simla. Applies for the charge of the civil duties of Simla about to be vacated by Surgeon Ross. Copy of reply, his application will be considered. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5748, 6227

5826. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C Wingfield, Chief Commissioner Oudh, Lucknow. Corrects a clerical error in the statement sent previously about confiscations. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5693

5827. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Seepree. States that Scindia, the Dewan, and Major Macpherson will leave for Gwalior on 1 Aug and the burst of petulance on the part of the Maharajah has blown over. Makes comments on the Maharajah and his Dewan, and the Revenue system introduced by the Minister. The Commander-in-Chief of Bombay has refused him the services of Captain Thompson, he is at a loss for an officer for Bundlecund unless the Governor General give him Dr Stratten.

5829. Aug 1859. Letter from the Honourable W T Lewis, Resident Councillor, Penang. Has sent by the 'Fiery Cross' 4 baskets of Mangosteens for Lady Canning. 2 letters from the Chief Officer of the 'Fiery Cross'. Copies of 3 letters from Private Secretary. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5666

5830. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Shah Kubbeer Coddeen Ahmed, Sasseeram. Asks for the Private Secretary's support for his petition to the Governor General for a reward.

5831. Aug 1859. Letter from Major General R J H Birch, Secretary to Government of India, Military Department, Calcutta. States that the document sent to him requires no orders, as it merely contains Mr Collingwood's thanks for his pay.

5832. Aug 1859. Letter from Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. In reply gives reasons in favour of his retaining charge of his office during his absence on privilege leave. Copy of reply, the Governor General cannot change his decision. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5768

5833. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from the Honourable Sir R C Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Is glad that the Attaree Sirdars are being provided for and approves of the present liberal policy towards native Sirdars and chiefs. There has been a little local excitement about the coming of Imam Mehudee. All Mr Wingfield wants is finality regarding the Talooqdaree system, and the benefit of the Military Police, and he believes that with these 2 advantages Oudh will become a most prosperous province.

5834. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C W West, late Inspecting Post Master, Canara Division, Cannanore. Submits a statement of the services rendered by some of his relatives, represents the inadequacy of the pension conferred upon him, and asks for a favourable consideration of his case. Four 1/2 anna stamps; 2 anna stamp

5835. Jun - Aug 1859. Letter from Mrs J C Brooke, England. Represents the claims of Captain J C Brooke, Rajputana, to advancement in the political line. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5426, 5689, 5528

5836. Aug 1859. Letter from His Highness Prince Verendra Vikram Shah, 4th Prince of Nepal, Benares. Returns thanks for a letter from the Private Secretary and will have much pleasure in waiting personally upon the Private Secretary next cold season. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5740

5837. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr C Beadon, Secretary, to Government, of India, Foreign Department, Calcutta. Asks if there is any letter in the Private Secretary's office from Sir R Hamilton about the claims of Meer Shahamet Ali. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 4949, 5135

5838. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr W P Palmer, Civil Auditor, Calcutta. Sends an Appendix to the Books of Civil Establishments (not enclosed).

5839. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Major General C T Van Stranbenzie, Companion of the Order of the Bath, Commanding China Expeditionary Force, Hong Kong. Reports the defeat of the British Naval Force in China at the mouth of the Pei-ho, of which official details have not been received. Does not know what Mr Bruce's views are in regard to reinforcements from India, but is of the opinion that 2 regiments would be very acceptable if they can be spared. The French are negotiating a treaty in Cochin China and it is said that the Emperor has sent strict orders to the Chinese officials at Shanghai not to molest English foreigners in any way. The Americans are to be received at Peking and will proceed by the route rejected by Mr Bruce; the Americans and the Russians have stolen a march upon the British. If the British are to proceed by force Mr Bruce must have at least 10,000 to 15,000 troops. Endorsed: See Governor General's letter to Sir C Wood dated 9 Aug 1859

5840. Aug 1859. Letter from Captain A C Plowden, Private Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Calcutta. Asks if a respectable Saboo of Benares named Brij Rutun Doss might see the Government House.

5841. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Captain H N Davies, in charge of the Delhi State Prisoners, Rangoon. Submits a detailed account of the Delhi State Prisoners, and suggests the expediency of educating the Ex-Princes in England. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5842

5842. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Major A Fytche, Deputy Commissioner, Bassein. States that he still hopes to succeed Mr Blundell in the Governorship of the Straits Settlements; and believes that no officer has been appointed as yet to the office of Judicial Commissioner in Hyderabad. Gives his impression of the Delhi State Prisoners. Copy of reply, the Governor General regrets that he was unable to appoint Fytche to be Governor of Prince of Wales Island and Singapore, but he considered that Colonel Cavenagh had a prior claim. The Government feel that the appointment of Commissioner in the Assigned Districts should be that of an officer with full experience of the Punjab system of administration, which rules out Fytche. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5484, 5841

5843. Aug 1859. Copy of a letter to the Head Assistant Electric Telegraph Office, Calcutta. About a missing duplicate copy of a confidential Telegraph Message from the Commander-in-Chief.

5844. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr W Twemlow, Custom Collector, Moulmein. In reply, encloses a printed list taken from Mr Roussac's Directory for 1858, and states that it was upon this that he founded his scheme for the revision of civil salaries. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5685

5846. Aug 1859. Letter from Mr F Gouldsbury, Commissioner of Rajshahye, Rampore Bauleah. Asks whether, in the event of his application for the vacant seat on the Council being unsuccessful, he will have to retire from the service under the rules, he has no wish to retire as he feels his energies quite unimpaired. Copy of reply, this matter must be dealt with officially. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6356, 6383

5847. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Captain J B Dennys, Superintendent of Neemuch. Offers to perform the duties of the Kotah Agency. Copy of reply, there is no vacancy at present. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5927

5848. Aug 1859. Anonymous letter. Represents the hostility of the Mahomedans in Oudh and the North West Provinces, and their attempt to incite the people of the Punjab and Cashmere [Kashmir] to a second rebellion; suggests a close watch be kept on the Ex-King of Oudh. Foreign intrigue is at work.

5849. Aug - Sep 1859. Letter from Mr H Blowers, Deputy Post Master, Bombay. In reply, states that no papers for Calcutta from England via Southampton come to Bombay, and all the newspapers for Lord Canning are to be forwarded by the very first dak. Copy of earlier letter of complaint.

5850. Jul - Aug 1859. Letter from Baboo Gobind Chunder Mozoomdar, Calcutta. Applies for a Deputy Magistracy. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Bengal Government.