Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/177

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 6551 to 6600, 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. 66 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 6501 to 6600’. 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 6551, 6552, 6553, 6555, 6556, 6558, 6559, 6561, 6562, 6564, 6566, 6570, 6575, 6577, 6579, 6589, and 6597 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’. Note that number 6596 was transferred to Miscellaneous Bundle number 410a.

6551. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Brigadier General G Le Grand Jacob, late Political Commissioner of the Southern Mahratta Country, London. Sends a copy of his letter to the Secretary of State on the subject of the omission of his name in the Governor General's Minute on the services of the Civil officers during the Mutiny, and asks to have the omission rectified. Copy of reply, the Minute comprised only the names of those officers who distinguished themselves in Bengal, or of those who held Political appointments immediately under the Government of India. Services under the Bombay Government were recorded separately. The Governor General is fully aware of the very remarkable services rendered by Jacob in the difficult charge he held during the rebellion. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6630, 6693

6552. Dec 1858. Letter from Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. Promises to send translations of the Rewah Rajah's reply and explanations; and another letter written by the Rajah to the Nagode Chief, saying that Dhar Sing is his chief adviser. Comments on Captain Cole's increase of pay. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6553.

6553. Dec 1858. Letter from Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. Will leave for Myhere on 9 Dec and be at Nagode on 10 Dec. Brigadier Carpenter was ordered on 9 Nov to march back to Nagode, had not arrived by 6 Dec. Hopes to be able to get General Whitlock to do something; but he needs a great deal of managing. Robindur Luchmun Sing (?) who was a great intriguer and a bad influence on the Rajah, is very ill and expected to die. Sends translation of the Rewah Rajah's letter to the Rajah of Nagode promised in his last letter; has another letter of the Rajah to his Commander in Chief telling him not to fight the Dinapore mutineers. Asks whether the Rewah Rajah ought not to get the Jagheer promised him. The Buidhona rebels are dispersing. If General Whitlock would send Horse Artillery and Cavalry to the Bhandair Tableland, and order a detachment to Hutra, they would be well surrounded. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6552.

6554. Dec 1859. Letter from Captain R D Dansey, 3rd Madras Europeans, Allahabad. Asks for the return of a letter from Sir R Napier. Copy of reply, returning this. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5553

6555. Nov - Dec 1859. Letter from Mr St G Tucker, Commissioner, Oudh. States that he dissuaded Roostum Sahi from applying to the Governor General for a letter of appreciation for his services during the Mutiny, asks if he could be granted a certificate in the name of the Government. Copy of reply, His Excellency has done everything in his power to mark his approval of the Rajah's good services; but could not give him any special acknowledgement, without granting a similar one to other native chiefs who distinguished themselves.

6556. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr J V Agnew, Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector, Saharunpore, Camp. Having heard that the Governor General intends coming to Roorkee and Hurdwar, suggests routes and arrangements. Copy of reply about these.

6557. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Dr M Kane MD, Kamptee. Informing him that he has been appointed to be Deputy Assay Master of the Bombay Mint. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6437, 6458, 6549

6558. Dec 1859. Letter from Lieutenant General the Honourable Sir J Outram, Calcutta. Sends a recommendation from Sir Mark Cubbon, in favour of Lieutenant Colonel Macqueen, Judge Advocate General of the Madras Army, to officiate for Mr Devereux as Judicial Commissioner of Mysore, with an application from Macqueen. Note from Mr Beadon. Copy of reply, the appointment will be gazetted. Comments on the visit to Roorkee.

6559. Dec 1859. Letter from the Honourable Sir P Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Delhi. Hopes to be at the Governor General's Camp on Monday, after seeing His Excellency will return to Delhi and leave for Lahore on Tuesday.

6560. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Captain E Tyrwhitt, Commandant of Divisional Police, Camp, Kurkhoda.Has been recommended by the Governor General for a Brevet Majority for his services; does not find his name in the list of services worthy of mention. Note from General Birch. Copy of reply, His Excellency regrets that the rules of the service did not admit of his receiving the Brevet Majority for which he was recommended; and His Excellency having already sent up Tyrwhitt's name through the Military Department is unable to repeat his recommendation through another channel.

6561. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr L E Rees, Lucknow. The Governor General regrets that he is unable to alter his earlier decision. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6301, 6315, 6328, 6357, 6370, 6371, 6418, 6518

6562. Dec 1859. Letter from Lieutenant General the Honourable Sir J Outram, President in Council, Calcutta. Sends a letter from the Reverend G P Badger, Chaplain at Aden, dated 27 Nov, which reports that the French will soon be in possession of Adoolis, about 40 miles south of Massowah, ceded by Dejai Nagoosi, the Prince of Tigre; and that a French Man-of-War is shortly expected to take possession, and that a new Consul has reached Massowah, accredited to Dejai Nagoosi, by which France recognises his independence of the Abyssinian Emperor to whom the British Consul Mr Plowden is accredited. France will have it in her power to do a great deal of mischief with such an ally. Copy. Copy of reply, returning the original letter, and describing part of the Governor General's tour. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6676, 6855

6564. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr W Johnstone, Joint Magistrate and Deputy Collector, Allahabad. Submits a statement of his services, and hopes to have his name added to a Supplement to the Governor General's Minute on the services of Civil Officers during the Mutiny. Copy of reply, the Governor General regrets that he is unable to comply with this request. See also Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a

6566. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr F Lincoln, Superintendent, Judicial Commissioner 's Office, Lucknow. Asks to have his name added to a Supplement to the Governor General's Minute on the services of Civil Officers. Copy of reply, his services have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6721; Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a

6567. Dec 1859. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Sehore. Recommends Captain Cumming's application for leave of absence to Europe on private affairs for 6 months, and submits the name of Captain Hayward to officiate for him provided he pass the exam in languages. Copy of reply, approving these arrangements.

6568. Dec 1859. Letter from Mrs C Breton, Meerut. Sends an appeal for compensation. Copy of reply, the Governor General refers applicants for compensation to the Compensation Commissioner. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6642

6569. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Camp, Oonai. Asks if the Governor General would agree to the transfer of Mr Hewitt, a young Civilian now in College, from Bengal to Oudh; should he apply officially? Note from Mr Beadon. Copy of reply, the Governor General says it is impossible to attach Mr Hewitt to Oudh, unless he can effect an exchange.

6570. Dec 1859. Letter from Lord W Hay, Deputy Commissioner of Simla. Asks if the Governor General intends to receive the Hill Chiefs at Umballa or at Simla, they would prefer Simla. 1/2 anna stamp. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6714

6571. Dec 1859. Letter from Dr A Webb, Presidency Surgeon, Calcutta. Wishes to go on leave for a year, asks that Dr Baillie may act for him, sends a letter from Dr Chevers. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Military Secretary. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6854

6574. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. About a vacancy in the Commission; recommends Mr Harington, Officiating Superintendent of Electric Telegraph, Lucknow, for a vacancy. Copy of reply about Harington. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6661

6575. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr H Balfour, Officiating Magistrate, Mozufferpore, Tirhoot. Suggests that the name of Mr H B Drummond, Magistrate of Purneah, was entered in the Governor General's Minute on the services of Civil Officers during the Mutiny by mistake, as Balfour was Officiating Magistrate of Purneah from Feb 1857 to Jul 1859. Copy of reply, Mr Drummond's name was not entered by mistake. See also Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a

6576. Dec 1859. Letter from Captain W D Dickson, Officiating Assistant General Superintendent, Thuggee and Dacoitee, Belgaum. Asks to be allowed to continue at Belgaum until relieved, and for a few days longer to enable him to meet his family at Bombay, and travel with them to Agra. Copy of reply, he is urgently needed at Agra, and must take up his appointment as soon as possible. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6251, 6255, 6332, 6478, 6489, 6519, 6685, 8675, 8685

6577. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr J H Carne, Deputy Collector and Deputy Magistrate, Banda. Wishes his name to be added to the Governor General's Minute on the services of Civil Officers during the Mutiny. Letter no longer enclosed. Note from Mr Beadon. Endorsed: Retransferred to Secretary to Government Foreign Department. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6675; Private Secretary’s Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Mss Eur F699/1/2/6/35, item 432a

6578. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr G Wagentreiber, Meerut. Explains the cause of his inability to attend the Levee and asks if he may attend the Durbar. Copy of reply, the Governor General regrets that he did not receive notice of the Levee; will be no difficulty about his attending the Durbar. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6586

6579. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr F Cooper, Deputy Commissioner, Umritsur. Returns thanks for the Governor General's Seal and Motto, and asks about etiquette. Copy of earlier letter about these (Asked for in connection with the decorations at Umritsur)

6580. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Mr W M Hearn, Assistant Inam Commissioner, Belgaum. Renews his request to be appointed Assistant Superintendent for the Suppression of Thuggee in Belgaum. 1/2 anna stamp, 4 anna stamp. Copy of reply, he has been appointed Officiating Assistant. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5307, 6583

6581. Dec 1859. Letter from Pundit Ratn Lal, Sudder Ameer of Allygurh, Meerut. Sends two books, translations into Hindi of Marshman's Brief Survey of Ancient History and History of India. Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgement.

6582. Dec 1859. Letter from Captain J J Hamilton, in charge of West Berar, near Booldana, West Berar. Applies to be confirmed in his present appointment. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

6583. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Major C Hervey, Officiating General Superintendent for the Suppression of Thuggee, KampteeIn reply, recommends Mr W M Hearn for the appointment of Assistant General Superintendent at Belgaum. Copy of earlier letter about this. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5307, 6580

6584. Dec 1859. Letter from Loll Mahomed Duftoory, Chief Engineer's Office, North West Provinces, Agra. Sends four pens as a Christmas present to the Governor General. Two 4 anna stamps. Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgement.

6585. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr W A Montrion, barrister, Calcutta. Applies for the post of Clerk to the Legislative Council. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6483

6586. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr G Wagentreiber, Meerut. States that he attended the Durbar but was unable to hear the names of the persons presented, or the Governor General's address, asks to know the names of the Bundelcund Chief first presented, and any others of note. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6578

6587. 1859. Envelope which contained specimens of water-colour paper. Marked 'Destroyed by order 9/9/61'

6588. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr E B Thomas, Comibatore. Acknowledging his application to succeed Mr Maltby as Commissioner of the Assigned Districts, but refusing the request. Governor General's Book Number 1471

6589. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Colonel R Baird Smith, Mint Master, Calcutta. In reply, sends a letter from Captain Bingham, who commanded the Pioneers at Delhi, about pensions of the families of Pioneers killed there. Copy of earlier letter about this.

6590. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr G H Heaviside, 2nd Dragoons, Lucknow. Acknowledging receipt of a letter from Sir C Wood introducing him. Governor General's Book Number 1469

6591. Dec 1859. Letter from Captain M Thomson, Commanding Cawnpore Military Police, Cawnpore. Asks to be allowed to give evidence against Jowalla Pershaud, present during the siege and at the Massacre at the Ghat at Cawnpore. Cover only Endorsed: Transferred to Secretary to Government Foreign Department.

6592. Dec 1859. Letter from Lieutenant E B Clay, 66th or Gurkha Light Infantry Regiment, Agra. Asks if Sir Edward Campbell has submitted his application for staff employment, and if it has any chance of success. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6780, 6888

6593. Dec 1859. Letter from Shah Makhan Lal of Lucknow, one of the principal bankers of the City. Begs the Governor General to accept a Christmas offering. In the vernacular. Elaborately coloured and gilded letter.

6594. Dec 1859 - Jan 1860. Letter from Major W H Greathed, Consulting Engineer, North West Provinces, Railway Department, Allahabad. Returns thanks for the Governor General's introductory letters, to Lord John Russell and to the Consul General in Egypt. Copy of earlier letter sending these.

6595. Dec 1859. Copy of a reply to the Reverend T Y Mitchinson, Roy Bareilly, Oudh. He should have made his application through his Diocesan. The Governor General can see no ground whatever for entertaining his request. Governor General's Book Number 1474

6597. Dec 1859. Letter from the Reverend A Shears, Missionary Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, Moulmein. Asks about his application for a small grant of land. Copy of reply, a reply has been sent officially. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 5663

6598. Dec 1859. Letter from Mr H G Keene, Superintendent of Dehra Doon. Asks to be appointed to the District of Mozufurnugur. Copy of reply, Governor General cannot interfere with the administration of the Lieutenant Governor, but has a high opinion of Mr Keene's intelligence and ability.

6600. Dec 1859. Copy of a letter to Mr P Egerton, Delhi. Asking for a list of the Civilians at Delhi, and other gentlemen not in the service of Government.