Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/173

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 6351 to 6400, 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. 64 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 6301 to 6400’. 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 6356, 6357, 6358, 6365, 6366, 6367, 6368, 6369, 6370, 6372, 6373, 6374, 6375, 6376, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6380, 6381, 6382, 6383, 6386, 6387, 6388, 6390, 6394, 6396, 6397, and 6400 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

6351. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr D Fitzpatrick, Civil Service, Allahabad. On receiving a letter from Mr Simson, informing him that his services had been placed at the disposal of the Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab and ordering him to proceed to Lahore, has set out from Benares for Lahore, and thanks the Private Secretary for writing to Sir R Montgomery on his behalf.

6353. Nov 1859. Letter to Mr C Currie, Officiating Magistrate and Collector, Boolundshuhur. Copy of a letter informing him that the Governor General now intends to go straight to Mynpoorie, on the Mohummudabad Road. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6322, 6330, 6393

6354. Nov 1859. Letter from Rai Sreenarain Bysack Bahadoor, Calcutta. Acknowledges an earlier letter; asks a certificate from the Private Secretary on behalf of his son, the late Deputy Treasurer of the Governor General's Establishment. Copy of certificate sent. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6230, 6231

6355. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr A Ross, Commissioner, Futtygurh. Reports the particulars of Mr David Churcher's reward.

6356. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr F Gouldsbury, Commissioner of Rajshahye, Darjeeling. Has had his application to be continued in employment after the expiration of the period of his service rejected by the President in Council; asks for the enclosed correspondence to be laid before the Governor General in the hope that His Excellency will recommend him to the Secretary of State to be exempted from the operation of the rule, as was done in the case of Mr Harvey the Sub Treasurer. Copy of reply, request refused. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5846, 6383

6357. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr L E Rees, Lucknow. Having learnt that inquiries have been made about his quarrel with another person at the Martiniere College, sends copies of letters to remove any erroneous impressions as to his character, suggests appointments which would be very acceptable to him. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6301, 6315, 6328, 6370, 6371, 6418, 6518, 6561

6358. Nov 1859. Letter from Lieutenant General the Honourable Sir J Outram, President in Council, Calcutta. Sends a letter from Major Wallace, and believes some recognition of the good conduct of the Gaekwar's Ministers is well deserved and would be politic. Sends congratulations on the favourable effects of the Governor General's visit to Oudh. Fears from what he has learned that the local European Army is doomed, and gives an extract from a letter from Colonel Eastwick on the subject. Copy of reply, the Governor General will deal with the question of reward for the Gaekwar's Ministers at once. He agrees with the decision in Gouldsbury's case. A good impression was certainly made on the Oudh Talookdars, a very rude and rustic set, more so, Private Secretary thinks, than any chiefs in the Upper Provinces. The enunciation of the principle of adoption has greatly delighted those chiefs to whom it was granted, particularly the Rewah Rajah; but to be really effective it should be recognised as a political axiom from which the Government would not in any case deviate, except in extraordinary circumstances. The Durbar is to be held tomorrow. The Commissioner of Rohilkund, Mr Batten, misbehaved himself two days ago, and has been ordered back to his division. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6212, 6372

6359. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government of India Home Department, Calcutta. Sends a letter from Dr Macrae forwarding an application from Civil Assistant Surgeon C T Paske for the Civil Assistant Surgeoncy of Moulmein, with remarks. Copy of reply, the Governor General believes the former practice of appointing a Madras officer should be adhered to.

6360. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Hurdai. Asks if Mr Hume will accept the Extra Assistantship he asked the Private Secretary to offer him; if not, he would propose Mr Haldane, of the Telegraph Office, Lucknow. Copy of reply, Hume has failed his exam, so Haldane will be appointed. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6147, 6135, 6139, 6441; Telegraph Messages Sent number 675; Telegraph Messages received number 1097, 1098

6361. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr A Ross, Commissioner of the Agra Division, Camp, Futtygurh. Sends a letter from Mr Dudman regretting that he was not able to attend the Governor General's levee; asks for some marks of favour for his services during the Mutiny.

6362. Nov 1859. Letter from Major B P Lloyd, Deputy Commissioner, Ajmere. Asks for advancement in the Political Department. Copies of testimonials enclosed. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

6364. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr W Cooke, Bustee. States his services during the Mutiny, asks for a medal and some confiscated lands. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter has been sent to the Secretary to Government. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6294

6365. Nov 1859. Letter from the Honourable Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Lahore. Sends demi-official letters about Captain Mecham's murder by the Wuzeerees. Three enclosures. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6388

6366. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr A Grote, President of the Asiatic Society, Alipore. States that the Asiatic Society is desirous of moving the Governor General to send a zoologist with the Expedition to the Peiho, and asks if the project of sending a naturalist to China is one which is likely to be taken up by the Home Government; recommends Mr Blyth. Asks that Mr Muir be reminded of some historical Manuscripts which he promised to try and recover. Copy of reply, the Governor General does not think a naturalist should be sent to China until relations with Pekin [Peking] are established on a satisfactory footing.

6367. Nov 1859. Letter from Major C G Walsh, Commanding the Regiment of Loodiana, late with the Gurkha Force, Sherghotty. Asks whether his name was included in the list of officers attached to the Gurkha Force which was sent to the Commander in Chief, and recommended by the Supreme Government for brevet promotion. Copy of reply, his case is being considered by the Governor General.

6368. Nov 1859. Letter from Captain J P Nixon, Ajmere. Asks for the Private Secretary's aid to prevent the appointment of another officer to Mount Aboo, suggested by Major Eden. Is now on the Ajmere border by order of Major Eden to coerce some of the Thakoors who are in rebellion, and believes that there will be great resistance as the rebels have a strong fort; complains of Major Eden's instructions to him. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6410

6369. Nov 1859. Copy of a letter to the Honourable G J Edmonstone, Allahabad. Giving details about the conduct of Mr Batten. At the Levee he was a good deal excited in manner, and his wife endeavoured to prevent his going to the dinner on Saturday. He took Lady Canning into dinner, as the senior officer present. He raised a discussion about the Cawnpore Memorial Church, and made some offensive personal remarks to the Governor General such as no gentleman who was sober would make to another. At the close of the dinner when the party rose, Mr Batten remained in his chair, sleepily drunk, and Lady Canning was obliged to move off by herself. Mr Batten staggered into the drawing room tent afterwards, but was enticed out by one of the Aides de Camp and sent home at once. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6379; Governor General to Mr Edmonstone dated 13 and 14 Nov 1859.

6370. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr M Gubbins, Officiating Judge, Sudder Court, Agra. Replies about Mr L E Rees. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6301, 6315, 6328, 6357, 6370, 6418, 6518, 6561

6371. Nov 1859. Letter from Major General Sir J Inglis, Commanding Cawnpore Division, Cawnpore. Replies about Mr L E Rees. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6301, 6315, 6328, 6357, 6370, 6418, 6518, 6561

6372. Nov 1859. Copy of a letter to Major R Wallace, Resident, Baroda. The Governor General will endeavour to meet his recommendations in recognizing the good conduct of the Gaekwar's Ministers. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6212, 6358

6373. Nov 1859. Letter from Major E K Elliot, Commissioner of Nagpore, Seetabuldee. In reply, has sent a copy of his letter to the Governor General of 3 Nov and a copy of a telegraph to the Private Secretary. Copy of earlier letter, asking him to send a copy of his letter about the Bhouola family, some of the names were indecipherable. Governor General 's Book number 1445; Telegraph Messages Sent number 678,1096

6374. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr C Richardes, Joint Magistrate 1st class, Futtehgurh. The term for which he was transferred to the North West Provinces from the Punjab having expired, hopes to regain his former position. Copy of reply, he will hear from the Lieutenant Governor. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6394

6375. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr D Carmichael, Private Secretary to the Governor of Madras, Madras. In reply, has delivered to Sir C Trevelyan the two packets sent by the Private Secretary. Copy of earlier letter sending papers. See also Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/34, item 424.

6376. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr G Couper, Secretary to Government North West Provinces, Allahabad. In reply states that it would be better if the Accountant at Agra were asked to give the required return of the deposits in the Treasuries of the North West Provinces and says that the Lieutenant Governor would have been inclined to refund nearly all losses of this nature, but that the orders of the Governor General while administering the Government of the North West Provinces were confirmed by the act of the Government of India in the Financial Department and are most peremptory that deposits made for the private convenience of depositors must not be restored. Copy of earlier letter, asking the approximate amount of the deposits in the Treasuries of the North West Provinces under the head of 'donations or private subscriptions' which were plundered during the Mutiny. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6363, 6454, 6572, 6573, 6616, 6628, 6658. Telegraph Messages received number 1095

6377. Nov 1859. Copy of a letter to the Honourable R Montgomery. Sending him correspondence about the bestowal of judicial powers on certain Talookdars of Oudh (not enclosed), with comments.

6378. Nov 1859. Letter from Dr H A Bruce, Superintending Surgeon, Sirhind Circle, Umballa. Forwards a plan of Simla (no longer enclosed). Telegraph Messages Sent number 667: Telegraph Messages received number 1088

6379. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr J H Batten, Officiating Commissioner of Rohilcund, Camp. Explains that when he made the remark to the Governor General at his dinner table on the subject of the Cawnpore Memorial, he had not read His Excellency's letter to Sir J Inglis on the subject, which appeared in the Delhi Gazette. Is aware of the public fault he has committed, for which he is already severely punished. Is grateful for the Governor General and Lady Canning's acceptance of his private apology. Draft of earlier letter, Lord and Lady Canning accept his private apology; much more serious is his forgetfulness of his duty as a public officer of high standing. Governor General's Book number 1434; See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6369. See Governor General to Mr Edmonstone, dated 13 and 14 Nov 1859

6380. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr J Goodeve, barrister, Calcutta. Applies to be appointed Clerk to the Legislative Council. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, his application will be considered, in the event of a vacancy.

6381. Oct - Nov 1859. Letter from Sir J S Login, in charge of Maharajah Duleep Sing, Mulgrave Castle in Whitby, Yorkshire. Sends a letter from the Maharajah to his mother, to be forwarded (no longer enclosed). The Ranee has given Gynandoo Mohun Tagore a power of attorney to do what he can for her in England in conjunction with her son. The Maharajah has hitherto been prevented from making any request officially on her behalf, in the hope that he might be better able to do so when his settlement on coming of age is finally determined; but in order to provide against anything happening to him, he has left his wishes respecting her on record in his will. Asks whether the Ranee will be permitted to reside at Benares, to enable the Maharajah to meet her if he should be permitted to return to India for a time; if the Governor General objects to his residence in India or to his travelling in the North West Provinces, might he be permitted to visit Calcutta and meet his mother there. Asks that information about the Ranee's conduct and character be obtained from the Resident. Copy. Endorsed: See Governor General to Sir C Wood dated 5 Jan 1860.

6382. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr G Schulling, Principal of La Martiniere, Lucknow. Returns thanks for his rewards.

6383. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr F Gouldsbury, Commissioner Rajshahye District, Darjeeling. Sends a copy of his letter to Sir C Wood offering himself as a candidate for a seat in the Home Council of India, or for suitable employment in the Home Establishment, asks for Governor General's aid. Copy of reply, His Excellency does not interfere with the distribution of appointments in England. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6356, 5846

6384. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr J Crawford, late Conductor, Public Works Department, Chunar. Renews his application for re-employment. Copy of reply, request refused. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 4739, 6181, 6236, 6276

6385. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr C Pifford, barrister, Calcutta. Applies to be appointed Clerk to the Legislative Council. Copy of reply, his application will be considered, in the event of a vacancy.

6386. Oct 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr H B Riddell, Director General of Post Offices, on leave, Maidstone. Asks that his name may be added to the Governor General's Minute on the services of civil officers during the Mutiny. Copy of reply, his services have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State in a supplementary Minute. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6548; Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a.

6387. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr F Lincoln, Superintendent, Judicial Commissioner's Office, Oudh, Lucknow. Sends a Memorial asking for employment as Assistant Commissioner or Extra Commissioner in consideration of his services during the siege of Lucknow and afterwards. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, enquiries are being made. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6403, 6443, 6507, 6524, 6632

6388. Nov 1859. Letter from the Honourable Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab. Sends a letter from Captain James, and one from Captain Munro, Officiating Deputy Commissioner of Kohat, on the subject of Captain Mecham's murder. Copies. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6365

6389. Nov 1859. Letter from Captain F Tyrrell, Executive Engineer Berar Division, Akola. States his services, sends copies of testimonials, and asks that he may not be removed from his present position next March. Copy of reply, his application will be considered.

6390. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr A Ross, Commissioner of Agra Division, Camp. Sends an invitation from the Civil and Military Society of Agra to Lord and Lady Canning for an entertainment in the Taj Gardens. Copy of reply, accepting with pleasure.

6391. Nov 1859. Letter from Lieutenant C F Packe, 4th Native Infantry, Calcutta. Asks for an appointment, he is unfit for active service from a wound received at Delhi. Copy of reply, application noted. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6182

6392. Nov 1859. Letter from Dr J P Shekleton, Deputy Assay Master, Calcutta Mint, Calcutta. Asks to be nominated to the office of Assay Master of the Calcutta Mint in succession to Dr Boycott. Copy of reply, his application will be considered. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6341, 6352, 6414, 6424, 6429

6393. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr C Currie, Magistrate and Collector of Boolundshuhur. Hopes to meet His Excellency at one of various named places. ½ anna stamp

6394. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr G Couper, Secretary to Government North West Provinces, Cawnpore. States that provided Mr Richardes abandons his intention of immediately taking furlough, the Lieutenant Governor has offered him Humeerpore in place of Mr Freeling, who is to succeed Mr Currie. Copy of earlier letter about Richardes. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6374

6396. Nov 1859. Letter from Mr A Ross, Commissioner of Agra Division, Camp. In reply, sends a letter from Mr Fane about the Governor General's route to Futtehpore Sikree, Muttra etc. from Agra. Copies of two letters to Ross. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6396

6397. Nov 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr C Beadon, Secretary to Government of India Foreign Department, with the Governor General, Camp. Sends a letter from Mr E H Lushington, asking that his name may be added to the Governor General's Minute on the services of civil officers during the Mutiny. Copy of reply, his name has been inserted in a supplementary Minute. Copy of earlier reply, cancelled, stating that the Governor General was not prepared to insert his name in the Minute. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6739; Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a.

6398. Oct - Nov 1859. Letter from Lieutenant R C Dent, Adjutant, Honourable Governor's Body Guard, Madras. Asks for the appointment of Officiating Deputy Commissioner of Raichore for Mr G L Ricketts, Assistant Commissioner Raichore Doab. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6610

6399. Nov 1859. Letter from Captain R Jenkins, 5th Light Cavalry, Benares. Asks whether an earlier letter has been received. Copy of reply, he was told in answer to his earlier letter that his application would be considered. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6233, 6284, 6338, 6843

6400. Nov 1859. Letter from the Honourable R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Lahore. Has not received a reply to his letter asking if the Governor General wished to see him at Delhi. Asks about arrangements. Copy of Telegraph Message sent, he should study his own convenience. Telegraph Messages Sent number 681