Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/193

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 7351 to 7400, 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. 74 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 7301 to 7400’. 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 7352, 7353, 7367, 7368, 7369, 7370a, 7370b, 7370c, 7370d, 7370e, 7370f, 7370g, 7370h 7372, 7373, 7378, 7379, 7385, 7388, 7390, 7395, and 7396 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’. Note that number 7387 was transferred to the Treasurer.

7351. Jul 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr E W Mayor, District Engineer, Burdwan. Sending him payment for the expenses of sending animals to Barrackpore. See also 7332, 7350

7352. Jun - Jul 1860 Letter from Mr G C Barnes, Commissioner, Cis Sutlej States, Simla. Returns thanks for his CB. Remarks that there seem to be many names omitted for honours, such as Messrs Grant, Edmonstone, Beadon etc. He does not believe rumours of an expected rising of the native army. See also 7297, 7303, 7318, 7353

7353. Jun 1860 Letter from Colonel S A Abbott, Commissioner of Lucknow, Lucknow. Says that an unexpected difficulty in the City tax collection was created by the Police, who started an inquiry into the proceedings of the Extra Assistant who was charged with bribery and corruption by the 'Oudh Gazette'. The Police Officers have been removed. One of them reported officially that the charges were true, but could not substantiate his assertion. Believes the present Police system can never work, suggests alterations. To Mr Temple Copy. See also 7297, 7303, 7318, 7352

7354. Jun - Jul 1860 Letter from Assistant Surgeon J E Tuson, Guide Corps, Murdan. Applies for the post of Superintendent of Vaccination in the Himalayas, or some other civil medical charge. Enclosed is docket number 5676, a similar application of 28 Jun 1859, and copy of reply, that Dr Christeson has been appointed, Jul 1859. See also 5676, 5878, 7462

7355. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain E St George, 1st European Bengal Fusiliers, Calcutta. Applies for staff employment in the political line. Copy of reply, application noted

7356. Jul 1860 Letter from Baboo Issree Pershad, Calcutta. Asks permission to pay his respects to the Governor General personally. Printed testimonials. Copy of reply, request for interview refused; any application he wishes to make in writing will be attended to

7357. Jul 1860 Letter from Baboo Trilochun Roy, Calcutta. Wishes to hear the result of his memorandum on Income; asks for employment

7358. Jul 1860 Letter from the Reverend J Coley, chaplain, St John's Calcutta. Asks for the Governor General's subscription to the Scripture Reader of St John's District. Copy of reply, sending 100 Rupees

7360. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr J G Lynam, Inspector, 1st Division River Police, Calcutta. Applies for the post of Superintendent of Barrackpore Park

7361. Jul 1860 Letter from Major C Douglas, Deputy Superintendent of Electric Telegraph in India, Calcutta. Recommends Conductor Jackson for the post of Superintendent of Barrackpore Park

7362. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain J Hearsey, Aide de Camp to General Sir J B Hearsey, Barrackpore. Recommends Moheput Sing for the post of Jemadar, Barrackpore Park

7363. Jul 1860 Letter from Major H L Thuillier, Deputy Surveyor General, Calcutta. Says that as Survey operations have not made any way into the Eastern Districts, no good maps exist; the best general map is Tassins, published in 1840. The Survey parties are to commence in Sylhet and Tipperah next season. He has a few atlas sheets of Assam and Sylhet but they are very blank

7364. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain R Ranken, 35 Madras Native Infantry Jubbulpore. Returns thanks for his appointment as Assistant General Superintendent, Thuggee and Dacoity. See also 7001, 7071

7365. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr G Nicks, Calcutta. Asks for an audience. Copy of reply, asking why he wishes an audience. See also 7366

7366. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr G Nicks, Calcutta. Wishes to state his services; he was the Engineer who first opened communication between India and England via the Red Sea. Copy of reply, interview refused; he may state his business in writing. See also 7365

7367. Jul 1860 Letter from Lieutenant General Sir J Outram, Member of Supreme Council, Calcutta. Sends a letter from Dr Fayrer, asking for a civil CB or for one of the appointments as Honourable Surgeon to the Queen. Copy of reply, request refused; appointments as Honourable Surgeon are made only to officers of long service. See also 7388

7368. Jun - Jul 1860 Letter from Colonel C Davidson, Resident at Hyderabad. Acknowledges Telegraph Message in reply to his note of 15 Jun about honours; he requested by telegraph that has letter be not submitted to the Governor General as it is his aim not to give offence to the Governor General. He cannot appreciate the distinction conferred on him, and would have refused it if possible. Telegraph Messages Received number 1187; Telegraph Messages Sent number 794; See also 7293

7369. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr H Cope, Dhurmsalla. In reply, will send all the papers about his silk experiment in the Punjab, for the Governor General to deal with as he pleases. See also 6932, 7309, 7264, 9275

7370. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr A Boyle, Agent, East India Coal Company, Calcutta. Asks for an interview for Mr Harrison, late Agent to the Company, to claim compensation in full for their losses during the rebellion. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter has been transferred to the Financial Department. An interview will be granted, if there is anything to be said which cannot be put in writing

7370a. Jun - Jul 1860 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore. Sends a note from the Ex-Nawab of Banda and a translation of a Persian letter, which letter the Ex-Nawab received from Gwalior, containing treasonable matter. It does not appear that the native troops have generally combined against the Income Tax. See also 7401

7370b. Jul 1860 Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Returns thanks for copies of 3 of Major Meade's letters. Has no doubt that there is some truth mixed up with much exaggeration in Scindia's statement. Native troops are easily excited; massing of them should always be avoided. Suggests that Sir H Rose's attention be drawn to the great necessity of keeping the strictest watch on the guns in cantonments. Copy of earlier letter, sending copies of Meade's letters. See also 7311, 7343, 7344a

7370c. Jun 1860 Copy of a letter to the Honourable G F Edmonstone, Nainee Tal. Informing him that the Governor General had received a cipher telegram from Sir R Shakespear, giving information received from Scindia that the native army is about to revolt, when the new Income Tax is promulgated (telegram given in full). With reference to this, the Governor General sent Edmonstone a cipher message, passing on the information, and asking his views (telegram given in full). Confidential. Telegraph Messages Sent number 837; Telegraph Messages Received number 1237, 1233, 1234. See also 7370d

7370d. Jun 1860 Copy of a letter to Sir R Montgomery, Murree. To the same effect as the preceding (number 7370c). Telegraph Messages Sent number 837; Telegraph Messages Received number 1236, 1233, 1234. See also 7370c

7370e. Jun 1860 Copy of a letter to Sir R Shakespear, Indore. Informing him that he had been sent a cipher telegram asking for further information about the Maharajah's opinions. Confidential. Telegraph Messages Sent number 835; Telegraph Messages Received number 1233, 1234

7370f. Jul 1860 Copy of a letter to the Honourable G F Edrnonstone, Nynee Tal. Sending him copies of letters from Major Meade. The more the matter has been sifted, the less tangible the evidence becomes; but it seems clear that Scindia was sincere in what he said, and Private Secretary has no doubt that this Income Tax, which Mr Wilson has been so long brooding over, will be the best handle for disaffection any rebel has ever had. The Bombay Express has come in, and again there is no word of the civil honours

7370g Jul 1860 Copy of a letter to the Honourable G F Edmonstone, Nynee Tal. Sending him another copy of a letter from Major Meade. His Excellency wishes Sindia's communication to be treated as secret. See also 7344a

7370h. Jul 1860 Copy of a letter to Major R Meade, Gwalior. Thanking him for his letters about Sindia's warning

7371. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain C E Taylor, 35th Madras Native Infantry Brigade Major of Trichinopoly, Bangalore. Asks for employment in the Mysore Commission. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Resident. See also 6636

7372. Jun - Jul 1860 Letter from Major C R Browne, Commissioner of the Hissar Division, on leave, London. Has applied for extension of leave with retention of appointment, hopes the Governor General will take a favourable view of his case

7373. Jul 1860 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H Bruce, Chief of Oudh Police, Calcutta. Thinks it will be useful later if information is required from Mr Wingfield, about the reduction of the Tusseeldaree Establishments Further comments. See also 7385

7374. Jul 1860 Letter from Mrs E Murray, wife of Captain Murray, commanding the Sappers at Darjeeling. Writes further of her sufferings, and asks for aid. Copy of reply, the Private Secretary has had no earlier letter from the writer, and cannot understand the purpose of her application. See also 7519.

7375. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr D P S Menteth, Calcutta. Asks for an interview with the Governor General to present a letter of introduction. Copy of reply, asking him to send his letter

7376. Jul 1860 Telegraph Message from Mr C Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, on leave, Simla. States that there is a vacancy for Mr Knighton now, and asks if he is to take the examination before entering the Commission. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Telegraph Messages Bundle 2 Aug 1860; Telegraph Message Sent number 804; See also 6828, 7303, 7386, 7449

7377. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr W J Shum, Calcutta. Applies for the post of Superintendent of Barrackpore Park, with copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, acknowledgement

7378. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, on leave, Simla. Major Barrow having shown him the Private Secretary's letter conveying the Governor General's strong disapproval of the course adopted by Ramdyal in bringing an action for libel against the 'Oudh Gazette', explains why he (Wingfield ) approves of the libel action, and hopes the Governor General will modify his views. Govenor General to Mr Wingfield, 30 Jul 1860. See also 7297, 7303, 7318, 7379

7379. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, on leave, Simla. Says that the official letter about the action of Ramdyal, and Mr Elliott's official communication to the newspaper reached him on 6 July; disapproves of Elliott's conduct Govenor General to Mr Wingfield, 30/7/60; Miscellaneous Bundle number 507a; See also 7297, 7303, 7318, 7378, 8481, 8540, 8566, 8576, 8730, 8733

7380. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain J Eliot, Executive Engineer, Barrackpore Division, Barrackpore. Asks for the return of Serjeant Frawley's certificates. See also 7287

7381. Jul 1860 Letter from Rajah Ram Chunder Singh, Calcutta. Having had no reply to earlier letters, asks what has been done in his case, and for an interview. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter has been sent to the Foreign Department. Request for interview refused. See also 5353, 7419

7382. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain E Thomas, His Majesty's 3rd Bengal European Infantry, Futtehgurh. Asks for the return of a testimonial. See also 7348, 8850

7383. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr W Burroughs, Interpreter, Calcutta Police, Calcutta. As the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal will not give him any employment, applies to the Governor General for justice. Copies of 3 pamphlets written by him enclosed. Copy of reply, the Governor General has no employment to offer Burroughs; and must decline to interfere with the Lieutenant Governor

7384. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr G Nicks, Calcutta. Sends a letter to the Governor General asking for an increase in pension. Covering letter only. Copy of reply, his letter has been forwarded to the Financial Department

7385. Jul 1860 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel L Barrow, Officiating Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. In reply, sends a statement of the number of Chuprassees on the Oudh Establishment before and after the Mutiny, with comments. Has heard from the Civil Judge and Mr Bayley that the Oudh Gazette report of the libel case is a gross misrepresentation of the evidence. Office memorandum. Copy of earlier letter, asking for information about the number of Chuprassees. See also 7373.

7386. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr W Knighton, Calcutta. Asks that he may not be required to pass an examination in the vernacular. Printed copies of his testimonials. Copy of reply, request refused. See also 6810, 6828, 7303, 7376, 7449

7388. Jul 1860 Letter from Major F D Atkinson, Calcutta. Sends the Medical Warrant required, and states that 6 Honourable Physicians and 6 Honourable Surgeons are to be appointed, with comments. 2 letters. See also 7367

7389. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr A S Weirs, Lucknow. Sends a petition to the Governor General (No longer enclosed ). Endorsed: Enclosure transferred to Secretary to Government Foreign Department

7390. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr G Brown, Calcutta. Returns thanks for the information that the Governor General had subscribed 1,000 Rupees to the Outram testimonial. Copy of earlier letter

7391. Jul 1860 Letter from Baboo Hylas Chunder Sircar, Barrackpore. Acknowledges orders about promotions among the staff of the Park. See also 7359

7392. Jul 1860 Letter from Lieutenant J S A H Byrne, Military Police, North West Provinces, Calcutta. Complains that justice has not been done to him. See also 7285

7393. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain J Eliot, Executive Engineer, Barrackpore Division, Barrackpore. Forwards requisitions for countersigning (no longer enclosed)

7394. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr L B De Mello, Head Examiner, attached to the Military Board Office, Calcutta. Sends a Memorial asking for a pension (memorandum no longer enclosed). Copy of reply, his Memorial has been transferred to the Military Department

7395. Jul 1860 Letter from Mr G Richardson, Calcutta. Asks for a declaration he encloses to be signed, in order that he may be protected against any future proceedings against him for placing in the hands of a foreign nation his design for a portable bridge, and bridge of destruction, which were condemned by the Secretary to Government Public Works Department as impracticable. Copy of reply, the Private Secretary has no authority to sign such a statement

7396. Jul 1860 Copy of a reply to the Reverend G E Cuthbert, Kishunnagore. Acknowledging receipt of a copy of the 'Christian Intelligencer', and thanking him for his offer of part of the newspaper-to express Government policy towards Christianity; the offer is however, declined.

7397. Jul 1860 Letter from Eveline F Smith, Calcutta. Sends a pamphlet for a work she intends to compile called the Christian Miscellany, and asks for patronage, Pamphlet not enclosed. Copy of reply, request refused

7398. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain J Eliot, Executive Engineer, Barrackpore. Returns Serjeant Frawley's testimonials (not enclosed). Copy of reply

7399. Jul 1860 Letter from Captain J Eliot, Executive Engineer, Barrackpore. Forwards for countersignature Completion Certificate for the repairs to the Civil Political Buildings at Barrackpore (No longer enclosed)

7400. Jul 1860 Letter from Baboo Koylas Chunder Sircar, Barrackpore Park Sircar. Reports the death of a squirrel, and recommends the severe punishment of the keeper, who is unable to account for the death of the animal satisfactorily.