Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/224

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 8801 to 8850, 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. 89 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 8801 to 8900’. 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 8802, 8803, 8804, 8805, 8808, 8809, 8813, 8814, 8815, 8817, 8818, 8820, 8821, 8823, 8825, 8827, 8829, 8830, 8833, 8836, 8845, 8846, 8848, and 8849 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

8801. May 1861 Letter from Lieutenant C C Taylor, late 56th Native Infantry, Officiating Interpreter to Her Majesty's 42nd Highlanders, Agra. Hopes he may be given political employment. Copy of reply, there are few vacancies and many candidates. See also 8971, 9146

8802. May 1861 Letter from Mr A H Cocks, Commissioner, Jubbulpore Division, Jubbulpore. Asks for the return of letters about Mr Prinsep's opinion on Cocks' claim to the Punjab Medal. 1/2 anna stamp. Copy of reply, the Private Secretary had had no idea that Lord Dalhousie had expressed himself so strongly against the grant of the Medal to Cocks; in view of this, and the revocation of the Directors' resolution in Cocks' favour, the question cannot be reopened in India. Many other people would have similar claims to the Medal.

8803. May 1861 Letter from Mr J Talboys Wheeler, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic in the Madras Presidency College, Madras. Sends two books written by himself, 'Hand book to the Madras Records', and 'Madras in the Olden Times'. As he has nearly finished his work on the 'Madras records', would like to be employed by the Government of India. Copy of reply, thanking him for the books. There is already a Committee in Calcutta for examining and sorting the Bengal Archives. His Excellency would be glad to know when the Professor finishes his work at Madras, although he cannot promise him any employment. Endorsed: Selection Book number 340, 341, 353. See also 8893, 9156

8804. May 1861 Letter from Mr C Currie, Secretary to the Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. Sends two statements showing how many Talookdars there were at annexation, how many villages they had, and the Jumma paid for them, how many were entirely deprived of their lands, and how many had all their possessions left to them, and, of those who were partially deprived, the number of villages taken and the number left. The measurement is given in villages. Explains differences between these figures, and those in his last communication. Finds it difficult to distinguish confiscations made under the Proclamation from those which took place for concealment of arms. Regrets to hear of Mr Laing's and Sir R Napier's illness. Second statement enclosed, of land confiscated for various reasons. See also 8712

8805. May 1861 Copy of a letter to Colonel James Abbott, Delhi. Acknowledging receipt of his letter. His Excellency is well aware of the services rendered by Colonel Abbott, but cannot change his opinion as stated in his letter of 7 May. Governor General's Book number 1996

8806. May 1861 Letter from Mr T B Lawrence, Calcutta. Sends a prospectus of a work he intends to publish for the relief of the sufferers by famine in the North West, and asks for the Governor General's and Private Secretary's patronage. Two letters, Prospectus no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, the Governor General will take three copies. See also 10236

8808. May 1861 Letter from the Honourable Sir H B E Frere, Member of the Supreme Council, Calcutta. Asks when the Governor General could see Rissaldar Shere Sing Sirdar Bahadoor, late of the Baillie Guard, who wishes to pay his respects before going to England.

8809. May 1861 Letter from Mr G Norton, Calcutta. Asks for His Excellency's attention to be drawn to the case of the prisoner Chowdry Ameer Ally, Zemindar of Oudh. Copy of reply, orders have been given. See also 7862, 7970

8810. May 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel F W Burroughs, Bengal Army, Barrackpore. Applies for the post of Superintendent of the Mysore Princes, or any other post. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, Major Herbert has already been appointed. See also 8817

8811. May 1861 Copy of a reply to Mr G Wagentreiber, Delhi. Sending payment of the Governor General's subscription to the Indian Punch

8812. May 1861 Letter from Major W C Erskine, Commissioner, Jubbulpore Division, Jubbulpore. Writes about the silver girdles sent for Lady Canning. Reports the death of Captain T C Boddam, Superintending Engineer at Jubbulpore. See also 8610

8813. May 1861 Copy of a letter to Sirdar Shumsher Singh Sindhanwala Bahadoor, Umritsur. Acknowledging receipt of his letter. Private Secretary is glad to hear he is pleased with the powers bestowed upon him. As to the question of the descent of his estate, the Governor General will receive favourably any recommendation Sir R Montgomery may make. See also 8814

8814. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Murree. Says that some action was taken about the heirs of the deceased Sirdars, but the matter was dropped; it will be reconsidered now. Is glad that the Maharanee Chunda Kour has gone to England, where she will be harmless. Shere Sing will be made much of in England. Says that Sir J Login has applied to Mr McLeod for information about Dhulleep Sing; McLeod has been warned not to give information, except on the understanding that it is not to be used against the Government. Refers to a proposal of Sir J Login's about sheep from the Punjab for Miss Coutts. Copy of earlier letter, asking if Montgomery has considered the suggestion made previously in the Foreign Office letter of 11 Feb 1861 about the heirs of deceased Punjab Sirdars, viz, that a more liberal provision should be made for them than was laid down in 1849. Comments on this. Informs Montgomery that the old Resaldar Sher Singh of the Baillie Guard is going to England for 5 months, with a circular bill for 400 Rupees, and letters from Lord Canning and the Commander in Chief. See also 8813

8815. May 1861 Letter from Major J C Brooke, Political Agent, Jeypore. Sends an abstract of the arguments about the four Kote Kasim villages, and copies of Mr Ford's Report, and his own reply. See also 8584

8816. May 1861 Letter from Lieutenant J Costley, 23rd Fusiliers, Adjutant 2nd Sikh Police Battalion, Lucknow. Writes further to his request for employment. Copy of reply. See also 8634

8817. May 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel F W Burroughs, Bengal Army, Barrackpore. Writes further to his request for employment. Copy of reply, application noted. The Governor General cannot hold out any hope of Burroughs being appointed to the Military Finance Commission. See also 8810

8818. May 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore. Sends a letter from Major Meade reporting a conversation with Scindia, which is not to be put on record, about the exchange of lands. A semi-obliterated part of Meade's letter asks if it is true that the Duke of Newcastle is to succeed Lord Canning. See also 8912

8820. May 1861 Letter from the Reverend C Sloggett, Honorary Secretary, Punjab Famine Relief Fund, Lahore. Forwards a printed copy of the published Reports of the Fund (not enclosed). Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgement.

8821. May 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H L Thuillier, Surveyor General, Calcutta. Returns Lieutenant Haig's Report on the Godavery. He is making inquiries about a suitable officer for an overland exploration through Tibet. Copy of reply, asking for any map of the Straits Settlements. See also 8692a, 8696, 8698, 8722 8794, 8840, 8948

8822. May 1861 Letter from Mr M Kealy, Bombay. Asks for renewal of a covenant (not enclosed). Two letters. See also 8710

8823. 1861 Office memorandum about letters about Mirza Zain-ool-abdulla

8825. May 1861 Letter from Mr E C Bayley, Officiating Secretary to Government Foreign Department, Calcutta. Asks if the Governor General would take up the case of Captain Chamberlain; Mr Aitchison and Mr Bayley do not agree over the case.

8826. Apr - May 1861 Letter from Lieutenant J P Sherriff, 35th Light Infantry, South Wales. Asks to be appointed to the Etawah Police. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Lieutenant Governor.

8827. Jul 1860 - May 1861 Letter from Captain Lewis Pelly, Teheran. Asks for re-employment under the Government of India. Three papers. To Sir G Clerk. See also 8833

8828. May 1861 Letter from Mr C U Aitchison, Under Secretary to Government Foreign Department, Calcutta. Sends the Durbar Accounts for Feb, Mar and Apr (no longer enclosed). Copy of reply, returning these.

8829. 1861 Copies of the testimonials of Shere Singh, Ressaldar of 1st Oudh Cavalry

8830. May 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr E C Bayley. Sending Insignia for Sir R Birch, and Sir R Kelly, with instructions.

8831. May 1861 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department, Calcutta. States that the private message from the Private Secretary to Lieutenant Clarke should not have been sent on the public service, and asks for strict attention to the rules of the Telegraph Department. Copy of message enclosed. Telegraph Messages Sent number 902; See also 8484

8832. May 1861 Letter from Huzrut Shah Kubeeroodeen Ahmed, Arrah. Is glad to hear Lord Canning is to continue to direct affairs in India, and that Mr Beadon is better. Wishes to come to Calcutta to see the Private Secretary and his other friends. See also 8789a

8833. May 1861 Letter from Captain L Pelly, Calcutta. Sends a resume of his services, and present position, and asks for permanent and suitable employment. See also 8827

8834. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Captain W C Hamilton, 2nd European Bengal Fusiliers, Calcutta. Asks for an appointment to any Commission, and expresses regret for past errors. Copy of reply, request refused. See also 8521

8835. May 1861 Letter from Ensign P Dwyer, on half pay, 83rd Foot, Almorah. Repeats his request for employment. See also 8604, 8673

8836. May 1861 Letter from Colonel G Balfour, President, Military Finance Commission, Calcutta. Forwards three papers for the Governor General. 1. Printed Parliamentary paper of Returns listed in regiments of officers of the Line who went to India with their regiments between 1 May 1857 and 1 May 1861; of the numbers who remained in India; of the amount of passage money paid annually to officers of the Line, 11 Apr 1861. 2. Manuscript Memorandum about the distribution of the Commissioned Officers attached to the British regiments of Cavalry and Infantry on the Bengal Establishment on 1 Apr 1860, 1 Oct 1860, and 1 Apr 1861. 3. Printed Memorandum of General Tulloch's views about the payments in England on account of British troops serving in India. Believes the statement in the paper (1) about six regiments having no officers with them is a mistake; will inquire. Returns thanks for the withdrawal of Colonel Yule's letter. Office memorandum.

8837. May 1861 Letter from Captain W White, Superintendent of State Yacht Establishment, Calcutta. Asks to be allowed to lay up the three State Bholeahs for repair, one at a time. Copy of reply, permission is granted.

8838. May 1861 Letter from Mr C U Aitchison, Under Secretary to Government of India Foreign Department, Calcutta,. Sends two memoranda about the services of Lieutenant E Y Walcott, of the Thuggee Department. See also 8623, 8675, 8937

8839. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Conductor W Allsopp, Officiating Superintendent, Barrackpore Park. Asks for instructions about the grass and hay of the Park. Copy of reply, half the proceeds are to be made over to him, the other half to the Treasurer. See also 8857

8840. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H L Thuillier, Surveyor General of India, Calcutta. Has only one map of the Straits, which he has sent to the Private Secretary. Copy of reply, returning maps.

8842. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Ensign P Dwyer, on half pay, 88th Foot, Almorah. Asks to be allowed to purchase a Government Tea Plantation. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Lieutenant Governor of the North West Provinces

8843. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Sir R Shakespear, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Indore. Sends an enclosure for Lady Canning (no longer enclosed). Is anxious to hear what has been decided about his going to Mysore. Telegraph Messages received number 1310; Governor General's Book number 2037, 2138; See also 8537

8844. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Lieutenant W Tweedie, Officiating 2nd Assistant Resident, Hyderabad .Further to his application to be made Assistant to the Resident in Nepal, sends a letter from Colonel Ramsay. Copy of reply, it is not His Excellency's intention at present to send any officer to Khatmandu. See also 8742

8845. Jun 1861 Letter from Captain L Pelly, Calcutta. Proposes to join Sir G Clerk's Camp in the Deccan, on his way to his acting appointment at Zanzibar. Copy of reply, His Excellency has no objection.

8846. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Rajah Radha Kant Bahadoor, President of the British Indian Association, Calcutta. Says the Association wishes to send a deputation to express their thanks for the satisfactory results of the financial operations of Government, and to address His Excellency on the Income Tax. Copy of reply, arranging audience. See also 8854, 8863, 8869.

8847. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Lieutenant A H Fletcher Campbell, late 4th Europeans, Lucknow. Asks to be appointed to some native corps, to enable him to study the native languages. Copy of reply, the Governor General cannot interfere. See also 7323

8848. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Colonel G St P Lawrence, Governor General's Agent for Rajpootana, Aboo. Feels much aggrieved at the tone of some official letters received from the Foreign Secretary about Kerowly and Bhurtpore, and submits that in his recommendation of his son in law Captain Impey and in the course he adopted with reference to Major Bouverie and Lieutenant Walter he was actuated by public and not private motives. Copy of reply, the charges which he assumes to have been brought against him are for the most part imaginary. He is asked to specify which passages offended him. See also 8950

8849. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Mr C B Thornhill, Commissioner of Allahabad. Reports that Mr Gower has succeeded in working his locomotive steam engine very successfully. He hopes to have a duplicate by the cold season, and to run them between Lucknow and Cawnpore as soon as the road is repaired. The money for the engine was advanced by Chotee Lall, a native of Allahabad, and Thornhill would like to tell him that his enterprise is regarded with much approval by the Governor General. Copy of reply, the Governor General sends his congratulations to Mr Gower and his approval to Chotee Lall.

8850. May - Jun 1861 Letter from Captain E Thomas, 3rd Bengal Europeans, Agra. Repeats his request for staff employment. Copy of reply, there are so many applicants, there is little chance of his appointment. He should apply to the Lieutenant Governors. See also 7348, 7382, 8917