Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/200

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 7701 to 7750, 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. 78 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 7701 to 7800’. 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 7704, 7705, 7709, 7711, 7713, 7714, 7715, 7718, 7725, 7730, 7731, 7733, 7736, 7737, 7741, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7749, and 7750 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

7701. Sep 1860 Letter from Major H L Thuillier, Deputy Surveyor General Calcutta. Sends all the Governor General's maps uniformly bound. A new map of India is being prepared for Lady Canning. Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgement. See also 7471, 7476, 7496, 7601

7702. Sep 1860 Letter from the Reverend P J Jarbo, chaplain, St James' District, Calcutta. Returns thanks for the Governor General's donation. See also 7689, 7690

7703. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Mr J Dyson, Deputy Magistrate and Deputy Collector, Shergotty. Applies for the post of Assistant Commissioner in Oudh. Copy of reply, application noted. See also 7717, 7729, 8787, 9151a.

7704. Sep 1860 Letter from Captain J Reid, Officiating Chief of Oudh Police, Lucknow. Further to his request for brevet rank. See also 7578, 7581, 7713

7705. Sep 1860 Letter from Captain C H Dickens, Officiating Secretary Public Works Department Calcutta. Asks if the Governor General wishes anything further to be done about invitations for natives to the opening of the Railway to Rajmahal, and sends a letter from Mr Palmer to Captain Beadle.

7706. Sep 1860 Letter from Captain F Tyrrell, Executive Engineer Berar Division, Camp, Oomrawuttee. Makes suggestions as to the necessity of making efficient arrangements for the future supply of timber in the forests of Berar, Baitool, Chunda etc. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter has been transferred to the Secretary to Government Public Works Department.

7707. Sep 1860 Letter from Captain G A F Houchen, Officiating Superintendent of Hill Roads, Simla. Asks to be confirmed in his post. Note from Captain Dickens. Copy of reply, he may be confirmed in his post; but the salary is to be reduced to 300 staff allowance. See also 7844

7708. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Mr W Bonnaud, Assistant to Messrs Dickenson Brothers and Co Calcutta. Further to his applications for employment. Copy of reply, he should apply to the local Government. See also 1060, 2621, 4826, 4836, 7746

7709. Sep 1860 Letter from Mr A R Young, Deputy Secretary Foreign Department Calcutta. Sends copies of the papers required by the Private Secretary (not enclosed) as requested in attached letter. The letter from Mr Bridgman of Goruckpore is in circulation at present and cannot be copied. See also 7627, 7711

7710. Sep 1860 Letter from Baboo Trilochun Roy, Calcutta. Hopes his earlier letter with enclosure has reached the Private Secretary; sends copy of his letter to Mr Grote asking for employment in the Income Tax Department citing the Private Secretary as a referee. 5 papers. Copy of reply, as the Private Secretary knows nothing of the Baboo's character, to cite the Private Secretary as a referee is highly impertinent.

7711. Sep 1860 Letter from Mr A R Young, Deputy Secretary Foreign Department Calcutta. Replies about debiting the charges of the Governor General's tour to the Private Secretary's Office, as distinguished from those of Secretariats and Departments. See also 7627, 7709

7712. Sep 1860 Letter from Mr W S Morley, Calcutta. Asks for the return of a certificate. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Home Department.

7713. Sep 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr C Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. Informing him that Reid cannot be given a Brevet Majority, for his services, though excellent, were not strictly military. See also 7578, 7581, 7704

7714. Sep 1860 Letter from Birrendra Vickram Shah, 4th Prince of Nepal, Benares. Asks after the Private Secretary's health.7715 Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Captain E H D Macpherson, Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, AliporeSends a letter from Dr A Campbell, Superintendent of Darjeeling who believes that more force is necessary for the occupation of that part of Sikkim north of the Rumman, and proposes to apply for the services of the 73rd Native Infantry at Jelpigoree. Intends to go to the Rumman to await the result of his letter to the Sikkim Rajah about the middle of Oct and suggests Lieutenant Colonel Bishop, late 23rd Native Infantry to act for him. Has land settlement work to do in the ensuing cold weather. Copy of reply to Macpherson, as soon as an application is made by the Lieutenant Governor for the services of the 73rd Native Infantry, arrangements will be made with the Commander-in-Chief.

7717. Sep 1860 Letter from Captain E H D Macpherson, Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Alipore. Replies about Mr Dyson. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. See also 7703, 7729, 8787

7718. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Captain W Osborne, Political Agent, Rewah. Asks if the Governor General intends to make a tour in the cold weather, and if so what route will be followed, as he would like to pay his respects before going to England. Intends to see the Maharajah in two days; fears that native-like he may object to pain, and allow his leg to be the cause of his death. Should His Highness die during Osborne's absence, asks to be recalled by telegraph, as he fears a serious disturbance. The Maharajah's uncle left a few days ago for Bundlecund. Copy of reply, the Governor General has written in answer to Osborne's queries; he would like to see Osborne on his way home. Endorsed: Governor General's letter to Captain W Osborne, 28 Sep 1860.See also 7698

7719. Sep 1860 Letter from Mrs Major M J Turnbull, Calcutta. Sends Mrs Sharp's papers about the children; fears there is no chance unless she is made a special case. Copy of reply, the Private Secretary has sent the papers to Dr Macnamara and will if necessary speak to the Governor General. See also 7104, 7122, 7437, 7724

7720. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Major C Hervey, General Superintendent Thuggee and Dacoity, Jubbulpore. Asks that Lieutenant Ward, 36th Madras Native Infantry, be confirmed as Assistant General Superintendent for the Ellichpoor Circle in place of Captain Gib. Copy of reply, he has been confirmed. See also 6028, 6332

7721 Undated Note that No 7721 was transferred to Private Secretary's Miscellaneous Papers, no. 540c

7721a Undated Note that No 7721A was transferred to Private Secretary's Miscellaneous Papers, no. 507c

7722 Undated Note that No 7722 was transferred to Private Secretary's Miscellaneous Papers, no. 540b;See also 7672, 7709

7723. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Mr J White, Superintendent State Yacht Establishment, Calcutta. Asks permission to send State Bholeah No 3 with the yacht 'Rotas' for landing and embarking the Commander-in-Chief. Copy of reply, request refused, as the Governor General needs the Bholeah.

7724. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Dr F N Macnamara, Officiating Secretary to the Martiniere, Calcutta. Thinks that both Mrs Sharp's children are too old to be admitted to the school. Returns two application forms. Copy of earlier letter. See also 7104, 7122, 7437, 7719

7725. Sep 1860 Copy of a letter to Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Thanking him for his letter of 20 Sep giving information about the alleged practice of compelling natives to salaam to Europeans. His Excellency will be glad to have Brandreth's answer.

7726. Aug - Sep 1860 Letter from Colonel H Tombs, VC, Companion of the Order of the Bath, Bengal Artillery, London. Expects to return to India; hopes the Governor General is still inclined to help him.

7727. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Captain G J S Tireman, 4th Madras Native Infantry Singapore. In continuation of his former letter, sends extract of a letter from the Senior Naval Officer at Singapore, communicating the approval of the Admiralty for Tireman's efforts in supplying coal to vessels conveying troops to China. See also 711

7728. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Captain R B Dundas, late 38th Native Infantry Interpreter, Her Majesty's 48 th Regiment Allahabad. Asks to be appointed Cantonment Joint Magistrate in Oudh or in the North West Provinces. Copy of reply, referring him to the Private Secretary's answer of 21 Aug. See also 7527

7729. Oct 1860 Letter Captain E H D Macpherson, Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Alipore. Sends a letter from Mr Fergusson about Mr Dyson. Copy of earlier letter. See also 7703, 7717 8787, 9627, 9646.

7730. Oct - Nov 1860 Letter from Colonel A P Phayre, Commissioner of Pegu, Henzada. As directed will take care over the chief appointment under the new Police system. Has reduced the Police a good deal since his return. There are prospects of a larger crop than usual in Pegu. Copy of earlier letter, asking him not to promise the chief Police appointment to any officer, as it is probable that the Governor General will send an officer out.

7731 Oct - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr A Panizzi, Principal Librarian, British Museum, London. Acknowledges letter of 1 Oct. Sends a letter for the Governor General (not enclosed). Copy of earlier letter, informing him that a collection of all the vernacular versions of the Royal Proclamation of 1858 has been sent to the British Museum. Endorsed: See Governor General's letter to Mr Panizzi dated 1 Oct 1860. See also 7677, 7678

7732. Oct 1860 Letter from Mr A R Young, Deputy Secretary to Government Foreign Department Calcutta. Replies about Lieutenant Temple. Copy of earlier letter. See also 7743

7733. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Sends copies of letters, one from Major James and one from Captain Henderson, about the closing of the Kohat Pass. He is not sure what has caused the difference that led to the closure. Has written to James to assure himself that nothing has been done by the British that is unjust or harsh to the tribes. Hopes that in a few days the pass will be opened again and the matter settled. Acknowledges receipt of letter about Rifle Clubs; believes that Simla and Lahore are the only two places that can have Rifle Companies. See also 7665, 7750

7734. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel L Barrow, Officiating Commissioner of Lucknow, Lucknow. In view of Colonel Abbott's return in a short time, hopes he will not be sent back to the grade of Deputy Commissioner. Copy of reply, his wishes will be borne in mind.

7736. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Captain R T Leigh, Junior Assistant Commissioner Arracan, Akyab. Asks for promotion, and sends a printed paper on the 'Jumeera Pat' (six copies). Copy of reply, his wishes will be considered in the event of a suitable vacancy, but such posts are now very rare. See also 8371, 8456

7737. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Mr A M Monteath, Assistant Secretary to Government North West Provinces, Allahabad. Forwards copy of a resolution by the Lieutenant Governor on the subject of carrying out the provisions of the Income Tax. Printed. Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgement.

7738. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Colonel J M B F Tytler, Commanding 9th Irregular Cavalry, Mooltan. Sends a letter to the Governor General (no longer enclosed).

7739. Oct 1860 Letter from Mr J Radcliffe, late Translator, Sudder Dewany Adalut, Calcutta. States that owing to incipient cataract he is unable to work, and asks for money. To Lady Canning. Two letters. Note from Mr Macleod; note by Private Secretary ; note by Lady Canning. Copy of reply, sending him 20 Rupees. See also 7739

7740. Oct 1860 Letter from Hachim Jemadar, and 13 other Chowkedars attached to Barrackpore Park. Ask for increase of pay, their salary of 4 Rupees a month being too small.

7741. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Captain C Chamberlain, Oudh Police, Simla. Apologises for not sending a copy of his letter to the Friend of India.

7742. Oct 1860 Letter from Colonel G Balfour, President, Military Finance Commission, Calcutta. Reports that he is leaving for Burma. Believes the work will be well done in his absence.

7743. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Agent to the Governor General for Central India, Indore. About appointments in the Agency. Was unable to attend the rejoicings at Gwalior over the birth of an heir to Sindia, but has promised to go over shortly. Hopes for a reply to his letter of 6 Aug about exchanges of territory before meeting Sindia. Copy of reply, about appointments. See also 7732

7744. Aug - Oct 1860 Letter from Sir Robert Hamilton, London. Returns thanks for the Private Secretary's letter. Regrets that the Governor General considers Hamilton discontented. Before he left India Lord Stanley had acknowledged his services up to Gwalior, he hoped for further recognition. Does not despise the KCB but would prefer to be made PC. The amalgamation question is settled, and the opposition in the House of Commons have done no good to the Indian Service. Has written two letters to the Governor General urging that something should be given to the troops who served at Gwalior. Remarks on Lord Elphinstone's death. Other news.

7745. Sep 1860 Letter from Letter from W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department to W S Seton Karr, Officiating Secretary to Government of Bengal. Communicating the assent of the Governor General in Council to the proposal of the Lieutenant Governor about the issue of a general notification on the subject of indigo cultivation, informing the ryots that the Government is not opposed to the cultivation, but they are not required to cultivate except at their own free will. Both ryots and planters are warned against violence. The Supreme Government will assist the Lieutenant Governor in the multiplication of Sub-Divisions, and in providing better police, and more effective Civil Courts, and in making provision for registration. The Governor General wishes immediate steps taken to prepare the necessary drafts. Cover only.

7746. Oct 1860 Letter from Mr W Bonnaud, Calcutta. Will apply to the local governments for employment - asks for the return of testimonials. Copy of reply, returning testimonials. See also 1060, 2621, 4826, 4836, 7708

7747. Oct 1860 Letter from Rajah Radhakaut Bahadoor, Calcutta. Asks for an interview with the Governor General. Copy of reply, the Governor General has only come down from Barrackpore for one day; he hopes to give the Rajah an audience the following week. See also 7793, 7814

7748. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Mr H B Riddle, Director General of Post Offices. Suggests that the Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab nominate an officer as Post Master of the Punjab. Copy of reply, the Governor General has no objection.

7749. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Sir R Montgomery Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Has learnt from Captain Henderson that the Kohat affair has been settled, and that the pass was to be opened on 23 Sep. Expects to receive Captain James' official account of the affair shortly. Has never read a fairer report than that of the Indigo Commission. He regrets that Mr Temple weakened the majority by differing. See also 7733

7750. Sep - Oct 1860 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel J Laughton, Engineers, Simla. Sends an old Memorandum which he had submitted to the Honourable Mr Thomason on the state and system of proper management of the Commissariat and Public Works Department; also two letters, one to the Military Board and the other to Mr Temple on the same subject. He has seen an article in the Mofussilite about the great excess of expenditure over estimate on the Lahore and Peshawar Road; asks that both the estimate and bill for the Delhi and Kurnaul Road may be shown to the Governor General from which it will be seen that a large work has been completed within the estimate. Sends copies of two of his letters about reductions in expenditure by proper scrutiny of estimates. See also 7177, 7316 7306, 7346