Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/206

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 8001 to 8050, 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. 81 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 8001 to 8100’. 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 8001, 8002, 8003, 8006, 8008, 8013, 8015, 8016, 8017, 8018, 8019, 8020, 8021, 8025, 8027, 8031, 8034, 8035, 8036, 8037, 8038, 8040, 8043, 8048, and 8049 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

8001. Nov 1860 Letter from Major A Robertson, Officiating Superintendent, Lahore and Peshawur Road, Camp, Attock. Consents to the publication of part of his note and sends further information, and a plan of a section of the River Indus. Copy of earlier letter. The Governor General has read Robertson's letter with great interest, and agrees to the proposal made therein. He wishes to know if Robertson has any objection to publication of part of his letter, and about the progress and prospects of the tunnel. Governor General's Book number 1768. See also 7660, 8086

8002. Nov 1860 Letter from Dr T Thomson, Superintendent, Botanic Garden, Calcutta. Suggests that Dr J L Stewart (who will probably act for Dr Jameson at Saharunpore) be allowed to spend some time in the Calcutta Botanic Garden before going to Saharunpore. Recommends that young botanists generally be allowed to study in the Botanic Garden. Copy of reply, as there is a great dearth of medical officers, His Excellency must refuse the request made on behalf of Stewart.

8003. Nov 1860 Letter from Major W F Eden, Officiating Agent to the Governor General for Rajpootana, Camp, near Oodeypore. Says he is sure the Governor General cannot fairly accuse him of unnecessary delay in sending the list of the native chiefs who are entitled to the privilege of adoption. The returns from Meywar, Jeypore, Joudpore, Bhurtpore and Ulwur have been submitted, and he will urge the preparation and submission of those from Bicaneer, Sirohee and Harowtee. Expects to meet General Lawrence at Oodeypore on 20 Nov.

8004. Nov 1860 Letter from Lieutenant C C Taylor, late 56th Bengal Native Infantry, Calcutta. Sends a letter from Lord Harris (no longer enclosed) and asks for employment in the Political or Commissariat Departments or any other Department. Copy of reply, application noted. Governor General's Book number 1783. See also 8100, 8312

8005. Nov 1860 Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Camp. Recommends Lieutenant I I Boswell, 69th Native Infantry as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Oudh; also asks about his earlier recommendation of Lieutenant De Montmorency. Copy of reply, these appointments will be made. See also 8057, 8267, 8278

8006. Nov 1860 Notes by Mr G U Yule, Commissioner of Bhagulpore, not dated. Office copy of rough notes on certain objectionable clauses of the proposed License Bill, and suggestions for amendments. See also 8011

8007. Nov 1860 Letter from Captain A F Baird, Executive Engineer, Barrackpore Division. Sends an abstract of measurement for repairs to the Political building at Barrackpore (no longer enclosed)

8008. Nov 1860 Letter from Major F D Atkinson, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India Military Department, Calcutta. Sends copy of a letter from the officer commanding the Peshawur Division, stating that no application was received in 1857, 1858, or 1859 from any Deputy Commissioner in the Punjab for a guard of Europeans to protect Murree; with a return of the strength of Europeans at Murree, 1856-1860. See also 7788, 7789, 7913

8010. Nov 1860 Copy of letter to Mr A R Young. Asking if he has enough parchment for writing the Khureetas on adoption; if not, it should be obtained, for it will be wanted at Benares or soon afterwards.

8011. Nov 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr W Grey, Home Office, Calcutta. Enclosing a letter from Mr Yule, Commissioner of Bhagulpore, in reply to Grey's inquiry. His Excellency wishes Grey's letter to be laid before the President in Council. See also 8006

8012. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr T Garrett, Officiating Post Master, Bombay. Writes about letters for the Governor General and the Private Secretary, and asks for a list of officers with the Governor General's Camp. Two notes by Private Secretary. Copy of earlier letter. Telegraph Messages Sent Number 872; Telegraph Messages Received Number 1274. See also 8230

8013. Nov 1860 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department, Calcutta. Replies about the rule affecting the absence of a Governor from his Presidency, and the position and allowances of the senior Member of Council. Two letters. Telegraph Messages Sent Number 844

8014. Nov 1860 Letter from Major F J Wroughton, 6th Europeans, Dum Dum. Asks to be allowed to succeed Captain Osborne as Acting Political Agent at Rewah. Copy of reply, arrangements have already been made.

8015. Nov 1860 Letter from Major H D Abbott, Commanding 4th Hyderabad Cavalry, Aurungabad. Forwards a report by Dr Orr on the unhealthiness of Mulkapoor and suggests that if Jaulnah cannot be made available, a site near Dewulghaut south of Mulkapoor would be preferable. Quotes two of the Commissioners in Behar as being opposed to the proposal of placing the cantonment in the valley. Regrets that the Bombay troops have been moved up to Aurungabad so soon; for his force will have to turn out into the open, with more than 2,000 women and children, whilst the site of the new cantonment is undecided. See also 7912

8016. Nov 1860 Letter from Mr F Cooper, Deputy Commissioner, Delhi. Returns thanks for books and records for the Museum from the Governor General. Expects the Income and License Taxes to bring in about 2.5 lacs. Explains his cipher system for Income Tax returns. The people have heard about the difficulty at Bombay, and get odd letters from various places declaring that the new taxes are to be abolished. See also 7909, 8018, 8019, 8020

8017. Nov 1860 Letter from Major R Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Reports the movements of Sir R Shakespear; Meade is to remain at Gwalior during Scindia's absence at Benares. Is prepared to start at a moment's notice should the Governor General wish to see him at Benares.

8018. Nov 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr W Grey, Calcutta. Sending him an extract from Cooper's letter about his cipher system to ensure secrecy in the collection of Income Tax. Should the President in Council think it worthy of consideration, His Excellency would wish it to be communicated to the Bengal Government. See also 8016, 8019, 8020, 8058

8019. Nov 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr G Yule, Commissioner, Bhaugulpore. Sending him an extract from Cooper's letter about his cipher system to ensure secrecy in the collection of Income Tax. See also 8016, 8018, 8020

8020. Nov 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr H D H Fergusson, Commissioner of Patna. Sending him an extract from Cooper's letter about his cipher system to ensure secrecy in the collection of Income Tax. See also 8016, 8018, 8019

8021. Nov 1860 Extract from the Delhi Gazette. Containing with reference to the case of Unjore Tewarry, a statement by Mr W Fitzgerald of the maltreatment of two natives by the Police near the Chutter Munzil; also copies of testimonials of Mr Fitzgerald's good services during the Mutiny. Endorsed. Note by Lord Canning, 'Bring up when the Chief Commissioner joins the Camp at Benares'.

8022. Nov 1860 Letter from Dr G Paton, Post Master General, North West Provinces, Agra. Asks for information about the Governor General's tour in Central India. Copy of reply about this.

8023. Nov 1860 Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Camp. Asks to be allowed to see the Governor General at Benares. Copy of reply, the Governor General will be happy to see Wingfield.

8024. Nov 1860 Letter from Mr E W Perry, Superintendent of Stationery, Calcutta. Has written to the Governor General directly, explains why he did not send the letter through the usual channel. Copy of reply. His papers have been forwarded to the Government Secretary to be officially dealt with.

8024a. Nov 1860 Letter from Kooldeess Singh, Zemindar of Tirhoot and Deputy Magistrate and Deputy Collector of Sarun, Chuprah. Asks to be allowed to attend the Durbar at Patna.

8025. Nov 1860 Letter from Mr G C Barnes, Commissioner of the Cis-Sutlej States, Umballa. Hopes that orders will soon come about Oomeid Sing. The Income Tax act is working well. The Sirdars entrusted with powers in the States are working well, with comments. Believes this system might be extended. Mr Edmonstone has begun to give famine relief very early. Barnes expects to collect half the Khureef or autumn crop; but may not get more than two fifths. Asks if the Governor General will go to Simla that year. See also 7947

8026. Nov 1860 Letter from Captain F S Roberts, Assistant Quarter Master General, Governor General's Camp, Benares. Asks when the Governor General leaves Benares, and whether he is to go to Saugor or Jubbulpore. Comments on the road to Mirzapore. To Sir E Campbell. Endorsed: note by Sir Edward Campbell

8027. Nov 1860 Letter from Mr M F Crisp, Moulmein. Writes at great length on the state of affairs in Burma. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

8028. Nov 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr W Grey, Home Department, Calcutta. Asking him to send a copy of the speech in which Sir B Peacock answered in the Legislative Council a petition about the India Penal Code (Number 32) signed by Mr Poullen. See also 8058

8029. Dec 1860 Copy of a letter to the Private Secretary to the Governor of Madras. Sending a letter to be given to Sir W Denison on his arrival at Madras. Endorsed: Governor General to Sir W Denison 1 Dec 1860.

8030. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr C W West, late Inspecting Post Master, Cannanore Division. Asks for money. Five papers. Two half anna stamps. Copy of reply, request refused.

8031. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government of India Home Department, Calcutta. Sends the Court's Despatch establishing the 35 year rule, and also recent despatches containing rulings. Has telegraphed about the Memorandum of Colonel Jenkins' services. Six papers. Copy of earlier Service Message asking for a Memorandum of Colonel Jenkins' services. Telegraph Messages Sent Number 846; Telegraph Messages Received Number 1250

8032. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Captain C R Stainforth, 4th Madras Light Cavalry, Kamptee. Applies for the post of Cantonment Joint Magistrate at Kamptee in the event of a vacancy. Copy of reply, his application will be considered.

8033. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr F Lincoln, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Baraitch. Asks that his Memorial may be returned. Two papers. Copy of reply, returning the Memorial. See also 7935

8034. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr W Edwards, Civil and Sessions Judge of Benares. Sends the deposition of Myder Singh Chuttree, a proclaimed rebel leader, who surrendered on 27 Nov, containing a confirmation of the Nana's death, which, if the Friend of India is to be believed, is again a matter of doubt.

8035. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr Charles Currie, Officiating Secretary to the Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. Sends a letter correcting the statement previously made about the way in which Mr Norris obtained a copy of Colonel Barrow's letter and the suppression of the last sentence.

8036. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh. Makes remarks on Mr Fitzgerald's statement in the Delhi Gazette, which he does not believe. Will send for and examine Fitzgerald, and report hereafter. See also 8021, 8054

8037. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Serai Sidhoo. Sends a confidential correspondence between Sir Sydney Cotton and Captain James about Income Tax returns. Has seen of late some uneasiness on the General's part towards James, and thinks that Sir Sydney aims at complete political control at Peshawar. Copies of two letters enclosed. Governor General's Book Number 1813; Endorsed: Governor General to Sir Sydney Cotton 4 Dec 1860, and 20 Dec 1860

8038. Dec 1860 Letter from Mr H Hoppner, German Missionary, Ghazeepore. Sends a copy of an appeal for a Mission Church at Ghazeepore. Refers to the Governor General's kindness in 1858 at Allahabad in restoring to his Mission land. Copy of reply, request refused, as there is already a church at Ghazeepore sufficient for the needs of the community.

8039. Dec 1860 Letter from Mr R H Davies, Secretary to the Government of the Punjab, Lahore. Replies about Mr Jacob. Copy of earlier letter asking for information. Endorsed: Sir C Wood to Governor General 29 Sep 1860; Governor General to Sir C Wood 30 Nov 1860

8040. Dec 1860 Letter from Mr C B Thornhill, Commissioner, Allahabad. Asks for information about the Governor General's movements. He is very anxious about the arrangements for Scindia, as he has had no official information. Copy of reply, about the Governor General's movements.

8041. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Dr G N Cheek, in Joint Medical Charge of Simla. Applies for permission to retain his appointment until the end of 1861. Two anna stamps. Copy of reply, he should apply officially.

8042. Dec 1860 Copy of a letter to Mr W Grey, Home Office, Calcutta. Asking when Mr Spooner will leave Calcutta. See also 8080

8043. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Rajah Run Dheer Singh, Camp, Ekowna, Oudh. Wishes to ask his friends among the chiefs to send an application to the Queen to allow the Governor General to remain another 5 years in India; asks for advice. Wishes to meet the Governor General. Copy of reply, thanking him for his letter. However gratifying his request might be to the Governor General Private Secretary should not advise making it, because it is not likely that His Excellency would, after undergoing 5 years of unexampled labour and anxiety, remain longer in India than necessary after the expiry of his term of office. The Governor General would be glad to see the Rajah, but leaves Benares very shortly.

8044. Oct - Dec 1860 Letter from Captain R N Taylor, 17th Madras Native Infantry, England. Asks that if he cannot be restored as Deputy Commissioner 2nd class in the Hyderabad Commission, he may be appointed to the Mysore Commission, or to any place in Southern India. Copy of reply, application noted. Governor General's Book Number 1643; Telegraph Messages Received Number 1270; See also 8157, 8945

8045. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Major W F Eden, Officiating Agent to the Governor General for Rajpootana, Camp, Khairwarah. Hopes the Governor General will allow him leave to Europe on medical certificate, and asks for a telegraphic reply.

8046. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Dr J Jones, in medical charge of Mussoorie. Applies for the post of Examiner of Accounts in the Medical Department. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

8047. Dec 1860 Letter from Major H Finch, 31st Native Infantry, Calcutta. Submits a letter from Lord Bessborough (no longer enclosed) and a list of his services. Two covering letters. Copy of reply, his application will be noted. Governor General's Book Number 1803

8048. Nov - Dec 1860 Letter from Major W R Forster, Commanding Shekawutty Battalion, Camp, Lumbulpore. Returns thanks for the honour bestowed on him. Two letters.

8049. Oct - Dec 1860 Letter from Major T Rattray, Inspector, Military Police Battalions in Bengal, England. Asks for a CB or a Brevet Lieutenant Colonelcy for his services during the Mutiny. Has written to the Military Secretary, and received no reply. Encloses copies of letters. Note from Mr Young. Copy of reply, request refused, he has already received a Brevet Majority and an appointment with increased pay. See also 8074

8050. Dec 1860 Letter from Captain J Cockerell, Commandant of the Benares Divisional Military Police Battalion, Benares. Asks for an interview, and to be allowed to retain his appointment for a year whilst in England on sick leave. Copy of reply, he should apply in writing, with the backing of the local Government. See also 8068