Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/175

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 6451 to 6500, 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. 65 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 6401 to 6500’. 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 6451, 6453, 6454, 6455, 6461, 6464, 6465, 6471, 6476, 6479, 6480, 6481, 6486, 6487, 6492, 6493, 6494, 6496, 6497, 6498, and 6499 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

6451. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr E L Brandreth, Commissioner of Delhi, Camp, Sakrus.About the condition of the roads towards Delhi; asks when the Governor General will reach Delhi. Copy of reply about this. Telegraph Message Sent number 686

6452. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from the Right Reverend J Persico, Bishop of Agra. Asks Lady Canning to honour the Catholic Institutions with a visit. Copy of reply, the Governor General will visit on Saturday. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6431

6453. Nov 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr C Richardes, Joint Magistrate 1st class, Futtehgurh. Asks for his name to 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. The Delhi Division in the North West Provinces narrative was omitted, owing to its transfer to the Punjab. See also Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a.

6454. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr F Lushington, Accountant, North West Provinces, Agra. In reply, will not be able to furnish a statement of the deposits in the Treasuries of the North West Provinces under the head of private donations and subscriptions plundered during the Mutiny until he reaches Allahabad, as the whole of his office records are now on their way to that station. Will delay his departure from Agra. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. Telegraph Message received number 1095; See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6363, 6376, 6456, 6572, 6573, 6616, 6628, 6658

6455. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Lieutenant J S A H Byrne, Military Police, North West Provinces, Calcutta. Sends a copy of his petition to the President in Council, praying for the early adjustment of his arrears of pay.

6456. Nov 1859. Letter from Copy of a letter to Mr F Lushington, Accountant, North West Provinces. Asking him to delay his departure from Agra. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6454

6457. Nov 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government of India Home Department, Calcutta. Asking whether or not Dr Boycott is to go on leave. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6458, 6512

6458. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr C H Lushington, Secretary to the Government of India, Financial Department, Calcutta. Forwards copies of correspondence; Dr Boycott, the Assay Master of the Calcutta Mint has accepted the terms offered to him, and the President in Council has allowed him to proceed to England on the understanding that he resigns his appointment and gives up all pay during his absence. Submits the claims to promotion of Dr Dowries, Dr Shekleton, Dr Collum, and Dr Kane. Note from Mr Beadon about Dr Kane. Copy of letter asking for information about Dr Kane. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6341, 6437, 6475, 6485, 6549, 6557, 6457, 6512. Telegraph Message received number 1374

6459. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Lieutenant A G Remington, late Commandant of Punna Levies and Fort Kaluijur, Allahabad. Applies for the command of the Boghelcund Military Police (Rewah Levies) or for an appointment in the Political or any other Department. Copy of reply, application noted. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6904, 7144

6460. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr M Thornhill, Officiating Judge of Agra, Agra. Asks for an interview with the Governor General. Copy of reply, the Governor General will see him if possible; would like to know the purpose of the interview. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6476, 6499

6461. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Sheo Narain, Manager of the Moofeedan School, Agra. Asks for a grant in aid towards the support of the school. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Government of the North West Provinces.

6462. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr W Anderson, Officiating Principal Agra College, Agra. Asks if the Governor General will visit the College, or inquire into its ruinous condition. Copy of reply, the Governor General will visit the College on Saturday if possible. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6449

6464. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department, Calcutta. Apologises for not having telegraphed the news of Mr Wilson's arrival in Calcutta. Copy of earlier letter of complaint.

6465. Nov 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr J H Princep, Allyghur. About the movements of the Governor General's Camp. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6526

6466. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Captain F Chapman, Agra. He will receive an answer to his application in due course. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6450, 6497, 6514

6467. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Captain Prichard, Editor of the Delhi Gazette, Agra. Sending him copies of the Governor General's Addresses to various Indian chiefs. (not enclosed)

6468. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr C B Denison, Magistrate and Collector of Mirzapore. In reply, will obtain the required carpets for Lady Canning. Copy of earlier letter about this. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6172

6469. Oct - Dec 1859. Letter from Captain H Henderson, 10th Foot, Kildare. Sends a letter to the Governor General, wishes to be favourably mentioned to Lord Clyde. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Military Secretary.

6470. Dec 1859. Letter from Lieutenant C K M Walter, Assistant Agent to the Governor General, Agra. Asks if the Governor General intends to visit Deeg.

6471. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr A Ross, Commissioner Agra Division, Agra. Replies about Kugbeer Sing, the young Thakoor of Myhere in Bundlecund. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6479

6473. Dec 1859. Letter from Major W F Eden, Governor General's Camp. Asks for an interview with the Governor General.

6474. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Captain W F B Lourie, Commissary of Ordnance, Nagpore Force, Seetabuldee. Sends 12 copies of Errata for his work on Periodical Literature, and asks that the payment for the books be sent to him. Copies not enclosed. Copy of reply, sending him a bill, See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6042, 7171.

6475. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Surgeon W Collum, Deputy Assay Master, Bombay Mint, Bombay. Applies for promotion. Copy of reply, he has been appointed Assay Master of the Bombay Mint. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6458, 6512; Telegraph Message received Number 1374

6476. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr M Thornhill, Officiating Judge of Agra, Agra. In reply, wishes an interview to explain some points in connection with his removal from the Saharunpore Judgeship. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6460, 6499

6477. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Captain C Thornton, Madras Artillery, Tounghoo, Burma. Renews his request for the command of a battery in the Nizam's Contingent, or elsewhere, or another post. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 4556, 4618, 4772

6478. Nov - Dec 1859 Letter from Captain W D Dickson, Officiating Assistant General Superintendent at Belgaum. Returns thanks for his nomination to Agra, asks to be allowed to continue at Belgaum. Copy of reply, his request is unreasonable, and he must join his post at Agra. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6251, 6235, 6332, 6489, 6519, 6576, 6685. Governor General's Book number 1200

6479. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr C Beadon, Secretary to Government Foreign Department, Camp. Replies about the young Rajah of Myhere in Bundlecund. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6471

6480. Dec 1859. Letter from the Very Reverend Father F Lewis, Superintendent of the Catholic Orphanages and Institutions, Agra. Sends an appeal on behalf of the Orphanages (no longer enclosed). Copy of reply, sending 500 Rupees. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6486

6481. Dec 1859. Letter from Monsieur F Beato, Agra. Asks to be allowed to take a photograph of the Governor General. Copy of reply, the Governor General's time is too fully occupied to be able to accede.

6482. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr G W Colledge, Officiating Collector, Boolunshahur. Asks for information about the Governor General's movements. Copy of earlier letter about this.

6483. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr W A Montrion, 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.

6485. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Dr E T Downes, Bombay Mint, Bombay. Informing him that he has been appointed Assay Master of the Calcutta Mint. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6246, 6352, 6429, 6458, 6512, 6549

6486. Dec 1859. Letter from the Very Reverend Father Lewis, Superintendent of the Catholic Orphanages and Institutions, Agra. Returns thanks for donations to the Orphanages.

6487. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr R B Morgan, Judge of the Sudder Dewanry and Nizamut Adawlut, North West Provinces, Agra. Sends a letter to the Governor General thanking him for his acceptance of an invitation to an entertainment.

6488. Oct - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr W K Baillie, late of the North West Provinces Secretariat, Benares. Sends a Memorial to the Governor General praying for a pension. No longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his Memorial has been transferred to the Secretary of Government with the Governor General.

6489. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Captain W D Dickson, Officiating Assistant General Superintendent of Thuggee, Belgaum. Sends a letter about his examination in Canarese, and under the circumstances stated begs to be continued in his present appointment at Belgaum. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6251, 6255, 6332, 6478, 6519, 6576, 6685

6490. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr J A D'Souza, clerk in the office of Inspector General, Her Majesty's Forces, Calcutta. Asks for a senior place in the new office to be established for the Honourable J Wilson. Copy of reply, Private Secretary knows of no such office; he should apply to Mr Wilson direct. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6030, 6073

6491. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr F Williams, Commissioner of Revenue and Police, Meerut Division, Meerut. Having only just heard of the change in the Governor General's route to Delhi, regrets his inability to meet the Camp on the boundary of the Allygurh District. Copy of reply about this. Telegraph Message sent number 688

6492. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr R Temple, Commissioner of Lahore, Camp. Acknowledges receipt of a draft for the shawls. Copy of earlier letter. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5813, 6019, 6203, 6252, 6493

6493. Three memoranda about shawls commissioned through Mr Temple, undated. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5313, 6019, 6203, 6352, 6492

6494. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to the Honourable Sir R Montgomery, Lahore. About the Governor General's movements; he is anxious to get to Peshawur, and would like to know if this is possible, if he leaves his Camp behind. Telegraph Message sent number; 690; See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6541; Sir R Montgomery to Governor General, dated 13 Dec 1859

6496. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Lord William Hay, Deputy Commissioner, Simla. Is disappointed that his name is not in the Minute acknowledging the services of Civil Officers during the Mutiny, sends 4 letters testifying to his services (not enclosed). Copy of reply, the Governor General regrets that the reports from the Punjab Government, do not furnish him with sufficient grounds for inserting Hay's name in a Supplementary Minute. See also Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a.

6497. Dec 1859. Letter from Captain F A Chapman, 2nd in Command, District Police Battalion, North West Provinces, Agra. Gives the purport of his interview with the Governor General on the subject of his resignation in consideration of a grant of land, and begs the Private Secretary to authenticate the same for the information of the Lieutenant Governor. Copy of reply; draft reply. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6450, 6466, 6514

6498. Dec 1859. Letter from Captain J Prichard, Editor of the Delhi Gazette, Agra. Gives some details about Dabee Deen.

6499. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr M Thornhill, Officiating Judge of Agra. Asks if His Excellency will allow him to notify the Lieutenant Governor of the Governor General's opinion of his chances to the Saharunpore Judgeship. Two letters. Memorandum by Lord Canning: copy of reply. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6460, 6476, 7980

6500. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr W J Money, Assistant Magistrate and Collector of Etah. About his wish for an exchange, to enable him to return to the Lower Provinces. Copy of reply. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5719, 5933, 6534, 6540, 6633