Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/189

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 7151 to 7200, 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. 72 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 7151 to 7200’. 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 7156, 7159, 7161, 7163, 7164, 7166, 7168, 7169, 7170, 7172, 7176, 7177, 7183, 7184, 7187, 7193, 7195, 7196, and 7197 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

7151. May 1860. Copy of a letter to the Magistrate of Mynpoorie. Asking for information about a grasscutter of His Excellency's stables who was arrested by the police at Bewar.

7152. May 1860. Copy of a letter to Mr M H Court, Magistrate of Allahabad. Giving details of the Governor General's movements, and asking for carriages to meet the special train at Allahabad.

7153. May 1860. Copy of a letter to Sir R Shakespear, Indore. Sending him a copy of a letter His Excellency wrote to Major Meade on 20 May. Governor General to Sir R Shakespear dated 20th May 1860

7154. May 1860. Copy of a letter to the Under Secretary to the Government of India Foreign Department. Sending a copy of a letter to Lieutenant Colonel Abbott (not enclosed). See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6288, 6293

7155. May 1860. Copy of a letter to Mr P H A Snook, Simla. Acknowledging receipt of his supplementary petition, which has been sent to Mr Beadon. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6993

7156. May 1860. Copy of a reply to Assistant Surgeon A J Payne, Superintendent, Insane Asylum. Informing him that he cannot hold the post of medical officer to the Mysore Princes, in addition to his charge of the Lunatic Asylum. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7091, 7092

7157. May - Jul 1860. Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, on leave, Simla. Asks for Mr Beadon to gazette Mr Maconochie as Assistant Commissioner 3rd class in Oudh. Copy of earlier letter about Mr Maconochie, sending Wingfield an extract of a letter from Mr Hume, Magistrate of Etawah, speaking highly of his efficiency. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7084, 7340; Telegraph Messages Sent number 798

7158. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Mr T C Hope, Private Secretary to the Governor of Bombay. Returns thanks at the request of Sir G Clerk for Moonshee Radha Kissen's receipt. Copy of earlier letter about this. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6949, 6952

7159. May 1860. Copy of a letter to an unspecified person. Returning testimonials 31 May. Office memorandum. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7314, 7484

7160. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr J Manuel, Calcutta. Submits papers in support of his application for the post of Superintendent of Barrackpore Park. 8 papers. ½ anna stamp. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7090

7161. Jun 1860. Letter from Moonshee Ameer Ally, Pleader, Sudder Dewanry Adawlut, Calcutta. Submits further views in favour of a poll tax, and against the Income Tax.

7162. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr R Turnbull, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners for the Town of Calcutta. Forwards two copies of the Commissioners' Report on their proceedings for 1859 (No longer enclosed). Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

7163. Jun 1860. Letter from Colonel G Jameson, President, Military Finance Commission, Calcutta. Reports that his doctor has insisted that he proceed to England by the steamer of 18th Jun. Reports on the state of the business of the Finance Commission; regrets very much that he must leave before the commencement of the Military Audit and Account question.

7164. May 1860. Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore. Suggests the reply that should be made to any request that Holkar may make for reward during his proposed visit to Calcutta. To Mr Beadon. Copy

7165. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr C H Marshall, Bhowanipore. Asks for a reply to his petition, and asks for employment. Copy of reply, his letter has already been answered.

7166. May 1860. Anonymous letter from an English lady, London. Asks the Governor General's support for those who seek to proclaim to the heathen world the word of Truth. One 6d stamp; three 1d stamps.

7167. Jun 1860. Letter from Serjeant A C Galbreath, Assistant Overseer in charge of Public Works, Barrackpore Sub Division, Barrackpore. Applies for the post of Superintendent of Barrackpore Park.

7168. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Aga Mohun Lal, Kuppoorthulla. Extols the liberal policy of the Governor General and the princely gifts conferred upon the loyal natives; observes that had his own services during the Mutiny been known, he too would have received reward. Asks to be allowed to pay his respects personally. Copy of reply, he need not trouble to come to Calcutta to see the Governor General. There is no record of his services during the Mutiny. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7169

7169. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr E L Brandreth, Commissioner of Delhi. Replies about Moonshee Mohun Lal. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7168

7170. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Mr F Cooper, Deputy Commissioner Delhi. Hopes that the Secretary of State may be reminded about the revision of civil salaries. Delhi is a most interesting place. ½ anna stamp. Copy of reply, as far as Private Secretary can learn, nothing has been done in England in the matter of assimilation of Punjab salaries to those of the North West Provinces, nor does Private Secretary think anything will be done until Mr Wilson's financial schemes are set on foot. He thinks that if the Lieutenant Governor pressed the point, the Indian Government would forward his representation to the Home authorities. Financial schemes, the Indigo Commission, and Sir H Rose are the only topics talked of in Calcutta.

7171. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Captain W F B Laurie, Commissary of Ordnance, Nagpore Force, Seetabuldee. Asks for His Excellency's opinion on Laurie's Report on the Seetabuldee Lectures. Copy of reply, asking for another copy of the Report. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 6042, 6474, 7241

7172. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Sends a copy of a letter from Major Taylor reporting the result of the expedition against the Muhsood Wuzeerees. It would have been satisfactory had the Muhsoods come to terms, as it is they will have to be blockaded, but their prestige is quite gone. Montgomery reports that owing to the suspension of the Chief Engineer by the Agent, the Punjab Railway is seriously affected. Politically all is well. Governor General to Sir C Wood 13 Jun 1860

7173. Jun 1860. Copy of a letter to Messrs Lepage and Company, Tank Square. Asking for the Portfolio of Proclamations to be made ready by the next steamer.

7174. Jun 1860. Letter from Baboo Trilochun Roy, Calcutta. Asks for an interview with the Private Secretary. Copy of reply, if his business cannot be put in writing, he may call on the Private Secretary on 7th Jun.

7175. Jun - Jul 1860. Letter from Messrs Chesson and Woodhall, Agents of the Home News, Bombay. Send a receipt for payment for a copy of the Home News for Lady Canning. ½ anna stamp. Receipt no longer enclosed. Copy of earlier letter sending payment. Endorsed: Receipt sent to Treasurer.

7176. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Mr H Cope, Umritsur. Asks to be appointed Superintendent of Barrackpore Park. ½ anna stamp. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7183.

7177. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Lieutenant Colonel J Laughton, Engineers, on leave, Simla. Sends a memorandum about reductions in the cost of establishments in the Public Works Department. Also three printed papers about improvements to Simla church. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7304

7178. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr M Court, Magistrate and Collector, Allahabad. Writes about the rent of Lowther Castle, Allahabad. Copy of reply, Private Secretary cannot find out anything certain about the rent. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7191, 7214

7179. Jun 1860. Letter from Dr A Payne, Superintendent, Lunatic Asylum, Bhowanipore. Recommends Serjeant Wilson for the post of Superintendent of Barrackpore Park. Copy of reply, acknowledgement; there are many other applicants.

7180. Jun 1860. Letter from Major H Garden, Assistant Quarter Master General, Calcutta. Asks for his brother to be considered an applicant for the post of Vaccine Superintendent at Simla. Copy of reply, application noted, no vacancy at present. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7506, 7186, 7462, 7507

7181. Jun 1860. Letter from Messrs May Pickford and Company, Calcutta. Send a Memorial praying to be exempt for duty on certain machinery imported for the construction of river boats. Copy of reply, their Memorial has been transferred to the Home Department (Memorial no longer enclosed).

7182. May 1860. Letter from Mr W Waterfield, Officiating Civil Auditor, Calcutta. Forwards an Appendix to the Civil List for 1 November 1859 (no longer enclosed)

7183. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr R Temple, Chief Commissioner of Paper Currency, Calcutta. Replies about Mr H Cope's conduct in connection with the Lahore jewel case. Copy of earlier letter, asking what was the result of the affair of the Lahore jewels in which Mr Cope was concerned, and did the result affect Cope's character. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7176

7184. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Mr H Woodrow, Senior Inspector of Schools, Lower Provinces, Calcutta. In view of his supercession as Director of Public Instruction in Bengal, states his services; sends copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

7185. May - Jun 1860. Letter from Major R Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Sends a letter to the Governor General (no longer enclosed)

7186. Jun 1860. Letter from Major H Garden, Assistant Quarter Master General, Calcutta. Returns thanks for the submission of his brother's name as Superintendent of Vaccination at Simla. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7180

7187. Aug 1859 - May 1860. Letter from Mr C B Thornhill, Commissioner of Allahabad. Says that Colonel Drummond has sent in a Memorial which Mr Edmonstone will transmit to the Supreme Government asking for the fulfilment of the late Mr Colvin's promise of a bonus in cash for Drummond's discovery of iron ore. To Mr H B Harington. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 4736, 4737a

7188. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr T Buckland, Calcutta. Asks for an interview with the Private Secretary to confer on a matter connected with the whole body of attorneys and solicitors.

7189. Jun 1860, Copy of a letter to Major H L Thuillier, Deputy Surveyor General, Calcutta. Asking for a copy of the new map of China; also a map of the Punjab, as one was burnt in the Governor General's tent at Hatras.

7190. Jun 1860. Copy of a letter to Captain G Delane, Superintendent Mysore Princes, Calcutta. Informing him that the Governor General consents with pleasure to the 'Pundnameh Bupranee' (?) being dedicated by Prince Buhram Shah to His Excellency.

7191. Jun 1860. Letter from Major A C Plowden, Private Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Calcutta. Replies as to the rent paid by the Honourable Mr Grant for the use of Lowther Castle. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 7178, 7214

7192. Jun 1860. Letter from Lieutenant C P Hunter, Her Majesty's 5th Europeans, Adjutant of 1st Assam Light Infantry Battalion, Dinapore. Asks for another appointment; would like to be appointed Political (?) Assistant to the Commissioner of Assam. Copy of reply, application noted; the Lieutenant Governor has not applied for the services of a military officer for Assam.

7193. Jun 1860. Letter from Captain A Chesney, 23rd Madras Native Infantry, late Deputy Commissioner in Nagpore, Rangoon. Asks for re-employment on the staff. Copy of reply, request refused. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 109, 6885

7194. Jun 1860. Letter from Major W C Russell, Bengal Artillery, Allahabad. Sends a letter to the Governor General. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Military Secretary.

7195. Jun 1860. Letter from Captain O J M L Farrington, Deputy Commissioner, Umritsur. Asks for a reconsideration of the orders passed on Dr De Renzie for his conduct in connection with Dr Ross' treatment of Farrington's late wife, and that Dr De Renzie may be re-employed. Copy of reply, the case cannot be re-opened. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence nos. 5310, 5323

7196. Jun 1860. Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Sends a letter from Brigadier Chamberlain, dated Camp Bunnoo, 27th May, stating that having failed to make any arrangements with the Muhsoods, a blockade of their mountains has become inevitable. If this does not succeed, he would advocate further punishment of the tribe. Is not quite sure that the attempts at reconciliation were all that they should be. He entered the Hills relying upon Nuwab Shah Nuwaz Khan, and returned with an altered opinion of him; he can now show his loyalty in carrying out the embargo. In Mr Cope, the Lahore correspondent of the Englishman, the Government has an enemy. Copy

7197. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, on leave, 5 marches from Simla. Has requested Colonel Barrow to report occasionally on the progress of the collection of taxes in Oudh. Believes that the agitation was caused by Lucknow and the North West Provinces, in the hope that the taxes would not be extended to them; also caused by the Europeans and the newspapers. Believes that the Income Tax is very good save in its application to the landholders. Further comments. Also copy of this letter. Governor General's Book number 1636, 1637, 1644; See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 7068

7199. Jun 1860. Letter from Mr F R Cockerell, Officiating Collector of Midnapoor. Asks for money to pay the pension of Chettoo Manjee. Copy of reply, sending money. See also Private Secretary's Correspondence no. 6003

7200. Jun 1860, Letter from Messrs Lepage and Company, Calcutta. Sending the Portfolio of Proclamations (not enclosed). Office memorandum about the book. Copy of reply, the Governor General is pleased with the Portfolio which does the firm great credit. Endorsed: House of Lords; House of Commons; Speaker of House of Commons; and other names, rubbed out.