Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/210

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 8201 to 8250, 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. 83 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 8201 to 8300’. 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 8201, 8204, 8205, 8206, 8207, 8208, 8209, 8210, 8212, 8214, 8215, 8216, 8217, 8218, 8219, 8221, 8222, 8223, 8227, 8229, 8231, 8237, 8238, 8244, 8246, 8248, and 8249 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

8201. Jan 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H Bruce, Secretary Police Commission, Calcutta. Asks for a paragraph to be added to the printed Report on British Burma by R Temple and Lieutenant Colonel Bruce, concerning the Memorandum of Colonel Balfour. Printed Memorandum enclosed, Number 2735. 'Memorandum Military Finance Department Pegu Division', by Colonel Balfour. See also 8191, 8192

8202. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr C U Aitcheson, Under Secretary to Government of India with the Governor General, Camp. Asks for a copy of a telegram referred to by Sir R Shakespear. Telegraph Message Sent Number 828; See also 7758

8203. Jan 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Sir E Campbell, Military Secretary to the Governor General, Camp. Sends an estimate of the monthly expenses of the establishment connected with the Governor General's household during the tour. See also 8084, 8106, 8155

8204. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Jubbulpore. Reports that he has insisted Holkar must come into Jubbulpore at once, and not spend a night in Camp outside.

8205. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Camp, Jubbulpore. Reports the arrival of Holkar; His Highness has sent to the Private Secretary to inquire after the Governor General's health, suggests a return deputation to inquire after Holkar's health. Asks if he may fix Monday for Holkar's Durbar, and Tuesday for the Begums'.

8206. Jan 1861 Letter from Major W C Erskine, Commissioner of Jubbulpore. Sends a Memorandum of some of his reasons for thinking that all the British Districts in Central India should be placed under a Chief Commissioner. The Lieutenant Governor and Mr Muir both approve of such a union, and various Governor Generals and former Commissioners deprecate these Districts being under the Government and courts of the North West Provinces. The abolition of the Thuggee Department would help defray any extra charge, he can see no further need for such a Department. Three papers. See also 8218, 8219, 8183

8207. Jan 1861 Letter from Rai Krishan Rao, late Moonsiff of Dumoh, Jubbulpore. Sends two books for the Queen, a pair of silver sticks, and copies of testimonials of his services during the Mutinies for which he has been amply rewarded by Government. Covering letter only. Copy of reply, the books will be sent to the Secretary of State. The Governor General does not usually accept gifts for the Queen, so the silver sticks are returned. See also 8213, 8448

8208. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr J Prichard, Editor, Delhi Gazette, Agra. With reference to the meeting at Agra about relief, says that his resolution against the system of issuing cooked food from Government store houses was rejected, but as such a plan is likely to revive the panic about caste, the attention of the Governor General should be drawn to it. Sends a paragraph (printed) which he omitted from his account of the meeting in the Delhi Gazette, at the request of Mr Phillipps. Copy of reply, the Governor General's attention had already been drawn to this question.

8209. Jan 1861 Anonymous letter complaining of the local Government of the North West Provinces.

8210. Jan 1861 Letter from Colonel R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp. Sends a Memorandum about the Rajah of Bijawur and advises a caution to the Rajah about suttee. See also 8152

8211. Jan 1861 Letter from Major R P Anderson, 25th Native Infantry, Calcutta. Writes further to his request for employment. See also 6351

8212. Dec 1860 - Jan 1861 Letter from Mr R H Davis, Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Lahore. With reference to Captain de Montmorency's letter of 19 Dec about the alleged preparations of Feroze Shah, owing to the reports of the peculiar temperament of de Montmorency, the Lieutenant Governor does not attach much importance to the information. Harvest prospects are very poor. Endorsed: Extract sent to Sir H B Frere 12 Jan 1861

8213. Jan 1861 Letter from Rao Krishan Rao, late Moonsiff of Dumoh, Jubbulpore. Returns thanks for the letter and the silver sticks and asks to be allowed to pay his respects to Lord and Lady Canning. Copy of reply, request refused. See also 8207

8214. Jan 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr A R Young, Camp. Sending a letter and two books from Rao Krishan Rao. See also 8207, 8448

8215. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department, Calcutta. Has telegraphed that Mr Laing has arrived and taken his seat in Council.

8216. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Agent to the Governor General for Central India, Camp. Sends a note from Major Meade (no longer enclosed), so that the Governor General can see that Colonel Beatson is trying for the Gwalior Command, if he succeeds there will be much annoyance; and also Major Meade will remain where he is, which is a matter for congratulation. Shakespear will arrange about the Jhansi boundary. Endorsed: note for reply by Lord Canning. He is glad Meade is not going; Shakespear need not fear that Beatson will be appointed.

8217. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp. Sends for the Governor General's guidance, notes on the following: Maharajah Holkar, Govind Rao Boolia, Kashee Rao Dad Sahib, Ram Rao Narain, Rae Oomed Sing, and Rao Ram Chunder Rao Bhow Sahib. Seven papers

8218. Jan 1861 Letter from Major W C Erskine, Commissioner, Jubbulpore Division. Suggests that if a Chief Commissioner is to be appointed for Central India, or any major administrative change made, this should be done as soon as possible.

8219. Jan 1861 Memorandum by Major W C Erskine, Commissioner, Jubbulpore Division. Containing a short history of the administration of the Jubbulpore Division.

8220. Dec 1860 - Jan 1861 Letter from Lieutenant F Bishop, 38th Madras Native Infantry, on leave, London. Asks for staff employment, preferably with an Irregular Corps. See also 8895

8221. Jan 1861 Letter from the Reverend E Champion, Secretary, Jubbulpore Church Mission School, Jubbulpore. Sends an appeal for special donations. Three papers

8222. Jan 1861 Letter from Colonel Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp. Sends translations of what His Highness the Secunder Begum said to the Governor General both at the private and at the public Durbar. Three papers

8223. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Camp. Sends notes on people who are to attend the Durbar on 15 Jan, viz: the Secunder Begum, Koodsea Begum, Nawab Mean Foujdar Mahomed Khan, Jumaloodeen Khan (1st Minister) and Rajah Kishen Ram (2nd Minister). Also a separate note about a Roman Catholic lady, Beebee Sahiba, who is said to be the descendant of a Bourbon prince who left Europe in 1445 AD and found favour at the court of the great Akbar, King of Hindustan; the Secunder Begum wishes to introduce Beebee Sahiba to the Governor General in order that she may accompany the Begums on a visit to Lady Canning. See also 8324

8224. Jan 1861 Letter from Major W C Erskine, Commissioner, Jubbulpore Division. Replies about presses in Jubbulpore.

8225. Jan 1861 Letter from Captain F G Montgomerie, Engineers, 1st Assistant, Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, Dehra Dhoon. Applies for promotion in the Survey Department. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also 8275 8277

8226. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr C U Aitcheson, Under Secretary to Government Foreign Department with the Governor General, Camp. Sends a copy of a letter from the Commissioner of Mysore asking for a Junior Assistant in place of Captain Martin. See also 8184, 8189

8227. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr F Gubbins, Commissioner of Benares. Sends a letter from the Supervisor of the Ganges Works, North West Provinces, and asks when the Governor General leaves Benares by water for Rajmahal. Copy of reply, about 20 Feb

8228. Jan 1861 Letter from Dr R T Abbott, Assistant Surgeon, Rewah. Gives news of Captain Osborne's health.

8229. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp. Suggests that the title of Dr Stratton's post be changed from Political Assistant to Political Agent in Bundlecund, for the reasons stated.

8230. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr T Garrett, Post Master, Bombay. Sends a copy of a telegram to the Private Secretary; asks for covers of any letters misdirected; explains that in the absence of instructions, Lady Canning's letters were sent to Calcutta. Telegraph Message Sent Number 872; Telegraph Message Received Number 1274; See also 8012, 8250

8231. Jan 1861 Letter from Colonel Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp. Asks for orders about the return to their houses of Holkar, the Secunder Begum, and the Rajah of Bijawar. The Shajehan Begum wishes to wait upon Lady Canning.

8232. Jan 1861 Letter from Major W C Erskine, Commissioner of Jubbulpore. Asks to be allowed to travel with the Governor General's Camp as far as Rewah or Mungawa on duty, and from there he would apply for 10 days leave to proceed to Benares. Endorsed: answered privately.

8233. Dec 1860 - Jan 1861 Letter from Captain J J Hamilton, Assistant Commissioner 1st class, in charge of West Berar, Ballapoor. Asks to be retained in the Commission or for employment on the staff. To General Birch. Note from General Birch. See also 8153, 8302

8234. Nov 1860 - Jan 1861 Letter from Sir C Wood, Secretary of State, India House, London. Writes on behalf of Mr H Wake, seeking transfer to the North West Provinces and a political appointment. Cover only. Endorsed: See Sir C Wood to Governor General, 23 Nov 1860. See also 7907, 8338

8235. Nov 1860 - Jan 1861 Letter from Sir C Wood, Secretary of State, London. Writes about the non-recognition of the services rendered during the Mutiny by Major C T Chamberlain, Commanding 1st Irregular Cavalry. Cover only. Endorsed: See Sir C Wood to Governor General, 24 Nov 1860

8237. Jan 1861 Letter from Colonel Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Jubbulpore. Submits with comments five requests by Holkar: 1. That the Governor General witness an exhibition of horsemanship. 2. That the Governor General accept a dinner party, illumination and fireworks. 3. That the Governor General consent to his band playing. 4. That the Governor General grant him a private interview, and allow him to pay his compliments to Lady Canning. 5. That dresses of honour be granted to his relatives and sirdars as per enclosed list. Four papers. Note for reply by Lord Canning. Copy of reply, accepting 1, 3, 4 and 5. See also 8247, 8263

8238. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr J Sham Rao, a converted Canarese Brahmin, Saugor. Submits some remarks on the reduction of public expenditure. Asks for the Governor General's help towards the intended publication of a work of moral and philosophical maxims, preface enclosed. Copy of reply, His Excellency cannot assist him in publication.

8239. Jan 1861 Letter from Captain F Applegath, 33rd Madras Native Infantry, late Executive Engineer, Bhundara Division, Madras. Asks for the arrears of his civil salary to be paid. Copy of reply, he should apply to Colonel Yule.

8240. Jan 1861 Letter from Captain D K Presgrave, 59th Native Infantry, Goruckpore. Asks if he has been appointed Deputy Superintendent of Port Blair. Copy of reply, Dr Hayes has been appointed. See also 7667

8241. Dec 1860 - Jan 1861 Letter from Dr J Ewart, in medical charge, Meywar Bheel Corps, Kherwarra. Sends a book on the sanitary condition and discipline of the Indian Jails (Not enclosed). Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgement.

8242. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp. Reports that Captain Thompson is ill again, and Major Keatinge intends to start for Mundlaisur on 20 Jan.

8243. Jan 1861 Letter from Lieutenant C K M Walter, Assistant Agent to the Governor General on special duty, Camp, Eradutnuggur via Agra. Asks to be appointed Officiating Political Agent at Bhurtpore in place of Major Bouverie. Copy of reply, his application will be considered in the event of a vacancy.

8244. Jan 1861 Letter from Major G W Boileau, District Superintendent of the Oudh Military Police, Seetapore. Asks if Government intended to send a separate acknowledgement of services to all officers favourably noticed in the Governor General 's Despatch on the Mutinies. He has received no letter from the Secretary of State, unlike all others mentioned in the Despatch. Copy of reply, the omission seems to have been accidental; he should apply to the Secretary of State.

8245. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Jubbulpore. Sends Captain Dennys' reply to the offer of the Dhar appointment (reply no longer enclosed). Copy of reply about this. Telegraph Message Sent Number 911; Telegraph Message Received Number 1315; See also 8578, 8694

8246. Jan 1861 Letter from Colonel Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Jubbulpore. Reports a conversation with Holkar about the Contingent; Shakespear had refused to discuss the question at short notice. Wishes to know the Governor General's opinion. Sends copy of a note to Holkar. Endorsed: note for reply by Lord Canning. Copy of reply, the Governor General declines to enter upon any discussion of this nature, either personally or while he is at Jubbulpore. The proper channel for such questions is the Governor General's Agent. Holkar has been granted another interview as a matter of courtesy, but the question of the Contingent is not to be discussed during the interview. See also 8248

8247. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Camp, Jubbulpore. Asks for the loan of two papers from the Bhow Sahib. See also 8237

8248. Jan 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Camp, Jubbulpore. Sends a copy of his letter to Holkar about the discussion of the Contingent or any other question in private Durbar. See also 8246

8249. Jan 1861 Letter from Major E K Elliot, Commissioner of Nagpore, Camp, Jubbulpore. Sends a bundle of demi-official letters from Lieutenant Glasford, in charge of the Ceded Talooks in the Godavery (not enclosed).

8250. Jan 1861 Letter from Mr T Garrett, Post Master, Bombay. Returns the eight covers of letters addressed to Lady Canning, and regrets that the letters were sent to Calcutta instead of the Camp. See also 8230