Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/186

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 7001 to 7050, 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. 71 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 7001 to 7100’. 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 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7007, 7011, 7012, 7013, 7014, 7016, 7017, 7019, 7020, 7023, 7024, 7026, 7029, 7033, 7042, 7043, 7047, and 7048 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

7001. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Major C Hervey, General Superintendent for the Suppression of Thuggee and Dacoity, Jubbulpore. Further to his proposal made through the Foreign Department that a covenanted officer should replace Mr Williams, Overseer of the Jubbulpore School of Industry, who has resigned. Suggests Captain R Ranken, 35th Madras Native Infantry. Not having been able to secure an officer who has passed the examination for the appointment of Assistant General Superintendent at Nagpore, suggests Captain Lawford, 4th Madras Light Cavalry, who promises to pass within 6 months of his appointment. Asks that Mr W M Hearn be confirmed in his post at Belgaum. Copy of reply, the Governor General will consider the appointment of Ranken. Hearn will be confirmed. The Governor General regrets that he is unable to deviate from the rules by appointing Captain Lawford. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6580, 6583, 6753, 6957, 6990

7002.Apr - May 1860. Letter from Mr F C Marshall, Assistant Executive Engineer, 3rd Division, Road Department Oudh, Sooltanpoor. Hopes his name may be added to the Supplementary Minute by the Governor General on the services of Civil Officers during the Mutinies. Printed copies of testimonials enclosed. Copy of reply, there is no sufficient reason in Sir J Inglis' despatch for adding Marshall's name to the Minute.

7003. Mar - May 1860. Letter from Colonel Sir D Wood, Commanding Royal Horse Artillery, Ipswich, England. Forwards a letter from Captain H W Gordon, Principal Store Keeper at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, and says that as directed he has sent the Bill of Lading of the 4 trophy guns to that officer. Letter from Gordon stating that he has received the orders of Mr Secretary Herbert to keep the guns until the arrival of Lord Canning in England.

7004. Apr 1860. Copy of a letter to Lieutenant Colonel H Yule. Sends him a complaint from Mr Charles Gubbins, to be dealt with officially. The Private Secretary had inspected the private road alluded to by Mr Gubbins, and decided that the Tibet Road had by its close proximity to 'Northstoneham' injured the value of the property. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6896, 6992

7005. May 1860. Copy of a letter to Mr G E Lance, Magistrate and Collector, Cawnpore. Asks where the Governor General could be accommodated for a day at Cawnpore.

7006. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Dr G Paton, Post Master General, North West Provinces, Camp, Loodhiana. Asks how the Governor General's letters are to be forwarded while he is en route to Calcutta. Copy of reply, sending information.

7007. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Captain E Thompson, Deputy Commissioner, Oudh, Seetapore. Asks for his name to be added to the Governor General's Minute on the services of Civil Officers and others during the Mutiny, and states his services. Two letters. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, request refused

7008. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Captain H T Campbell, 13th Madras Native Infantry, Acting Pay Master, Southern Division, Trichinopoly. Asks to be appointed Deputy Commissioner of Raichore Doab, or to the Public Works Department of Nagpore as 2nd or 3rd class Executive Engineer. Copy of reply, the appointment at Raichore Doab has been filled; his other application noted .

7009. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Mr T W Burk, Futtyghur. Asks for a reply to his letter of 8 Apr applying for an appointment. ½ anna stamp. Copy of reply, the Private Secretary has received no previous letter from Burk. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7028.

7010. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Lieutenant R C Cross, 2nd in command, Bhopal Levy, Sehore, Malwa. Applies for the post of Officiating Commandant of the Bhopal Levy, and hopes to be confirmed should Colonel Travers be permanently appointed to Meade's Horse. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his application has been transferred to the Military Secretary. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6974.

7011. Apr 1860. Note to Durn Joula Sepai (?). Asks him to procure two long shawls for the Governor General. In the vernacular. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7108

7012. Apr 1860. Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Williams, Allahabad. Forwards two printed copies of the Cawnpore Depositions (not enclosed), and asks permission to have them published in the 'Friend of India' and to send copies to the high officials in the North West Provinces and other Provinces. Note from Mr Muir. Copy of reply, the Private Secretary has received the letter but not the printed copies. The Governor General does not wish the papers published before they have been sent to the Home Government See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7098, 7217

7013. Apr 1860. Letter from Mr C P Elliott, Kurnaul. Asks whether he should meet the Governor General on the boundary of his Division, and offers his house for the accommodation of the Private Secretary. Copy of reply, there is no need for Elliott to come out to meet the Governor General. Asks for information about the state of the Dak bungalow at Kurnaul; if it is not a good one, could Elliott put up the Governor General's party for the day. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7027

7014. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Mr J H Prinsep, Magistrate and Collector, Allygurh. In reply, states that his house is sufficiently large to accommodate the Governor General's party, and he will do his best to make His Excellency comfortable. Copy of earlier letter; copy of reply.

7015. May 1860. Letter from Lieutenant Colonel D M Stewart, Officiating 1st Assistant Adjutant General of the Army, Simla. In reply, about Lieutenant Tweedie's examination; his papers were excellent according to the Madras test, and were sent to Captain Lees to be considered for the Bengal test; he may safely be put into civil employment. Copies of two earlier letters asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6977, 7063; Telegraph Messages Sent numbers 764, 784; Telegraph Messages Received number 1165 .

7016. May 1860. Letter from Mr C Beadon, Secretary to Government of India with the Governor General, Simla. In reply, has no knowledge of the circulars issued by the Superintendent of Telegraphs on cipher messages, but that the practice of sending a copy of every message to the Superintendent's Office was discontinued by Lieutenant P Stewart: it may have been revived subsequently. Copy of earlier letter, sending Beadon a note from the Telegraph Officer at Agra (enclosed in the docket) about cipher messages, and asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6966

7017. Apr 1860. Letter from Lord William Hay, Superintendent Hill States, Simla. States that the Vuzeer of Kuhloor is very anxious to see the Private Secretary about a petition he has submitted to Mr Beadon urging the claims of his master for greater consideration for his services in 1857 and during the 1st Sikh War; the Vuzeer would be satisfied if the Governor General calls for a report from the Punjab Government.

7018. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Major T James, Deputy Assistant Commissary General, Governor General's Camp, Simla, In reply, acknowledges payment for private coolies; wished for a receipt for the coolies employed on public service, with further comments. Memorandum by the Private Secretary's Registrar on the number of coolies employed; copy of earlier letter; receipt.

7019. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Mr J G Thornton, Deputy Collector, late Assistant Superintendent of Shahgurh, Murowrah, near Saugor. States his services during the Mutiny, for which he expected the Victoria Cross and some promotion. Asks to be appointed Assistant Commissioner in Oudh. Copy of reply, application noted; he should also apply to the Chief Commissioner.

7020. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Bhopal. Sends an extract from a letter from Major Meade, reporting that Scindia fears Mr Wilson's taxation scheme will lead to another rebellion, and Scindia suggests instead a capitation tax. As there seems to be a belief that native states are included in the contemplated measures, it will be well to remove that impression. Telegraph Messages Sent number 769; Endorsed: Governor General to Mr Wilson 3 May 1860

7021. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Baboo Benee Madhub Banerjee, Assistant, Military Pay Office, Calcutta. Mentions the death of his father, late 1st Assistant Military Secretary's Office, and asks the Private Secretary's aid to get him nominated to his late father's post. Has applied to Sir E Campbell. Two letters. Copy of reply, the Private Secretary cannot interfere with the office establishment of the Military Secretary.

7022. May 1860. Copy of two letters to the Post Master of Simla. Asks him to forward any letters which may come for the Governor General after His Excellency has left; also asking for an Express for the Bombay Mail.

7023. May 1860. Letter from Major G Hutchinson, Military Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Lahore. Sends a letter from Major Lumsden, giving an account of the sudden attack on his Camp by 3,000 Wuzerees, which resulted in the total defeat and flight of the enemy, with severe losses to Lumsden's force.

7024. Mar - May 1860. Letter from Major R P Anderson, 25th Bengal Native Infantry, London. Asks for his name to be inserted in the Governor General's Minute on the services of Civil Officers and others during the Mutiny. Office memorandum about Anderson. Copy of reply, request refused.

7025. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Mr F Peterson, Proprietor of the Exchange Room, Simla. Sends a remittance for 10 chairs and 10 tables sold by the Private Secretary's Office. Two papers. Remittance no longer enclosed. Copies of two earlier letters. Endorsed: Draft dishonoured and sent back to Simla. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7314

7026. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Baboo Pearee Mohun Banerjea, Deputy Collector and Deputy Magistrate, Banda. Sends a petition asking to be appointed Assistant Commissioner 3rd class for his services during the Mutiny, in the Province of Oudh. Copy of reply, he should apply for promotion to the local Government. The Governor General does not think the Chief Commissioner will be able to give the Baboo a place in the Oudh Commission. Endorsed: This is from 'the fighting Moonsiff' who behaved so well in 1858.

7027. May 1860. Letter from Mr C P Elliott, Kurnaul. Says he could easily accommodate the Governor General's party for the day, but that as the Kurnaul Dak bungalow is a good one, perhaps His Excellency would prefer putting up there. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7013

7028. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Mr T W Burk, Futtehgurh. States his distressed circumstances and applies for employment, preferably as an Extra Assistant Commissioner. Two letters. Copies of letters enclosed. One 1 anna stamp; one ½ anna stamp. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7009

7029. May 1860. Letter from Mr G C Barnes, Commissioner of the Cis Sutlej States. Sends a list of the Hill chiefs attending Simla Durbar.

7030. May 1860. Letter from the Reverend T H Burn, with the Lord Bishop of Calcutta, Simla. Returns the papers on the subject of the Cawnpore Memorial Church (Papers not enclosed). See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6972

7031. May 1860. Letter from Major T James, Deputy Assistant Commissary General, Governor General's Camp, Simla. Says he will at once begin on the statement of extra expense incurred by the Governor General's tour. Returns thanks for the Governor General's promise to write on behalf of his young brother, Arthur James, who is qualified to pass the usual examination for a cadetship, and gives his address. Copy of reply, the Governor General has written to Sir Charles Wood on behalf of Arthur James.

7032. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Dr J Fayrer, Officiating Professor of Surgery in the Medical College, Calcutta. Asks to be appointed to the medical charge of the Mysore Princes, in place of Dr Payne, who is appointed to the charge of the Lunatic Asylum. Copy of reply, he has been appointed. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7057, 7129, 7131

7033. May 1860. Letter from Captain E Smyth, 2nd in command, 22nd Punjab Infantry, Nowgong, Bundelcund. Asks if he should apply officially for permission to spend the rest of his furlough to Europe (cancelled at the beginning of the Mutiny) in the Himalayas. He wishes to visit parts of Chinese Tartary and southern Siberia; and during his expedition draw Indian pay and allowances. Copy of reply, the Governor General has no objection to his expedition, provided always that the Government is at peace with China when Smyth sets out. The time spent cannot count as service, but will be reckoned as furlough, with the usual conditions about allowances. The Governor General consents to the retention of his appointment, even if his absence is protracted See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7052, 7494, 8059, 8568

7034. May 1860. Letter from the Right Reverend Dr J Persico, Mhow. Is going to Europe on doctors' orders. Thanks the Private Secretary for his kindness; recommends the Very Reverend F Lewis who will be the Pro Vicar of the Agra Vicariate during Persico's absence. Copy of reply.

7035. May 1860. Letter from Captain J B Dennys, Superintendent of Neemuch, Aboo. Believing that the death of Major Macpherson may lead to some changes in the Rajpootana circle, urges his claims to consideration. Copy of reply, the Governor General does not believe any changes will be made in Rajpootana; Meade has been appointed to Gwalior. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7036, 8133

7036. May 1860. Letter from Major W F Eden, Officiating Agent to the Governor General, Rajpootana, Aboo. In the event of the vacancy at Gwalior affecting the officers in Rajpootana, names Captain Dennys as deserving well. Copy of reply, the Governor General does not believe any change will be made in Rajpootana. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7033, 8133

7037. May 1860. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore. Gives reasons against Captain Jenkins' succession to the 1st Assistantship at Indore: other suggestions about appointments. Copy of reply, the Governor General will not appoint Jenkins permanently; he will defer consideration until the vacancy arises.

7038. May 1860. Letter from Mr T W Burk, Futtygurh. Applies for various appointments. Copy of reply, request refused.

7039. May 1860. Letter from Dr R B Kinsey, 4th Europeans, Officiating Garrison Surgeon of Fort William. Asks to be appointed to the charge of the Mysore Princes. Two letters.

7040. Apr - May 1860. Letter from Lieutenant G Borradaile, 14th Madras Native Infantry, Malacca. Asks for civil employment, availing himself of the promise made by the Governor General to his grandfather, Mr Tobin of Liverpool. Copy of reply, application noted; no promise was made to Mr Tobin in the letter referred to. Governor General's Book number 1450, 2188

7042 May 1860. Letter from Major G R Edwards, 2nd Lieutenant, Cavalry, Jaulnah. Having learnt from Major Erskine, the Commissioner of Jubbulpore, that it was stated by Major Hervey that he (Edwards) and Major Sleeman had made a bargain over the Thuggee appointment, begs that Hervey be called upon to substantiate the statement, which is entirely untrue. Copy of reply, the Governor General has never heard of this accusation, and declines to take any steps in the matter.

7043. May 1860. Telegraph Message from Major R J Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Says that as he had to refer to Sir Richmond Shakespear about the Private Secretary's telegram regarding Sindia meeting the Governor General, it is no longer possible to get over the journey in time without travelling by day; and as the Governor General would not like Sindia to incur such exposure, hopes that His Highness may not be expected. Copy of reply, the Governor General had understood that Scindia was determined to meet him en route; though he would have enjoyed meeting Scindia, His Excellency fears the journey would be too much. The Governor General wishes Meade to explain this, and to tell Sindia that His Excellency hears of the Maharajah's wise measures with satisfaction. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7048

7044. May 1860. Letter from Major R J Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Returns thanks for his permanent appointment to Gwalior. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6974. Governor General to Major Meade dated 20 May 1860.

7045. May 1860. Letter from Mr M F Crisp, Rangoon. Complains of the policy of the late Court of Directors in confiscating land without compensation with particular reference to his own case. Makes proposals for Government's future policy at great length. Sends papers about his own case; and asks for compensation. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7081

7046. May 1860. Letter from Dr J B Scriven, 1st Assistant Surgeon, Presidency General Hospital, Calcutta. Applies for the medical charge of the Mysore Princes.

7047. May 1860. Letter from Major L Barrow, Officiating Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. Reports on the collection of tax in Oudh, which has proceeded very satisfactorily barring slight excitement in Rai Bareilly. A temporary uneasy feeling is now apparent. He hopes soon to be able to report the entire collection complete, without any demonstrations. See Governor General to Sir C Wood dated 16 May 1860

7048. May 1860. Letter from Major R Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Begs to be forgiven for misunderstanding the meaning of the Private Secretary's telegram regarding Sindia's meeting with the Governor General. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7043

7049. May 1860. Letter from Dr W Brougham, Surgeon, General Hospital, Calcutta. Applies for the medical charge of the Mysore Princes.

7050. May 1860. Letter from Captain J P Nixon, Political Agent, Jodhpoor, Aboo. Trusts that his claims to promotion will not be overlooked in filling up the Gwalior Political Agency.