Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/233

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 9251 to 9300, 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. 93 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 9201 to 9300’. 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 9255, 9259, 9260, 9261, 9262, 9265, 9266, 9267, 9271, 9273, 9275, 9277, 9283, 9292, 9295, 9296, 9298, and 9299 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

9251. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr W R Baillie, Calcutta. Applies for the post of Secretary to the Commission to be assembled at Lahore to inquire into the causes of cholera among the troops in the North West Provinces. Copy of reply, no Secretary to the Commission is to be appointed.

9252. Sep 1861 Letter from Pundit Ishree Proshad, Officiating Deputy Collector, Jounpore. Asks for a reply to his letter of 16 Aug. Copy of reply, asking him to explain his earlier letter. See also 9178, 9302

9253. Aug - Sep 1861 Letter from Major H R Grindlay, doing duty with Her Majesty's 21st Light Dragoons, President of Committee of Adjustment to the Estate of the late Cornet Hamond, Peshawur. Sends two letters to the address of the Governor General found among the papers of the late Cornet Hamond who died suddenly whilst journeying from Murree to Cashmere (Letters no longer enclosed). Copy of reply, acknowledgement; the letters were only letters of introduction. Governor General's Book No 2090, 2091

9254. Aug - Sep 1861 Letter from Captain L C Barton, Assistant Resident, Baroda. Finding he has very little prospect of promotion in the Political Department under the Government of Bombay, asks that his name be allowed to remain on the list of candidates for political employment under the Supreme Government. His difference with Sir R Shakespear would prevent him serving usefully in Central India. Copy of reply, his name is on the list, but there is very little chance of employment for him in Rajpootana.

9255. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr F St Claire Williams, Extra Assistant Commissioner of Seetapore, Oudh (under suspension) Calcutta. Writes further to his request for an audience. Asks to be allowed to resume his duties pending the Governor General's decision on his case. Copy of reply, interview refused, orders of Government will be communicated to him.

9256. Sep 1861 Copy of a letter to Major General Sir R Birch. Asking for the papers about an application of the Commander-in-Chief for a full complement of officers to the Provisional Battalions at Dum Dum and Barrackpore, which was not put into effect.

9257. Sep 1861 Copy of a letter to Major General Sir R Birch. Asking for a list of the numbers of deaths by cholera at stations up country.

9258. Sep 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr W Grey, Calcutta. Sending a Memorandum by Colonel Sarell which is to be printed in the next Gazette Supplement (Memorandum not enclosed). Governor General's Book No 2082; See also 9401

9259. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr A Walker, of Messrs Gisborne and Co Calcutta. Sends a pamphlet by the Reverend G Pearce on Missionaries and Indigo Planting (not enclosed) with comments. Copy of reply, with comments, by the Private Secretary.

9260. Sep 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr M Wylie. Informing him that the Governor General has no objection to his taking a holiday. The house must be put in order before the Council again meets, for it will be required for the Bengal Council which will probably be convened at the same time as the Superior Council, towards the middle of Dec.

9261. Aug - Sep 1861 Letter from Mr W Ford, Officiating Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Hill States, Simla. Says he has told Omed Sing the Governor General's orders about the restoration of his estates. See also 9262

9262. Aug - Sep 1861 Letter from Mr W Ford, Officiating Deputy Commissioner Superintendent of Hill states, Simla. Reports the death of Omed Singh who has left a boy of two or three years as his heir. His death was probably caused by excitement on the good news of the restoration of his estate, added to eating after a fast of some hours. There is a rumour that he poisoned himself on hearing from the writer that his estates were not to be restored to him. Endorsed: Governor General to Sir C Wood Sep 2/9 1861. See also 9261

9263. Sep 1861 Letter from Pundit Ajoodhya Pershad, Extra Assistant Commissioner Seetapore, Oudh. Asks the Private Secretary to use his influence with Mr Yule to gain the writer a Jagheer.

9264. Sep 1861 Letter from Mrs Hasell, Fort William. Asks for an interview with the Governor General to discuss the hardship of her case in not receiving compensation for losses during the Mutiny. Copy of reply, she should submit her business in writing to the Secretary to Government See also 9941

9265. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr T Oldham, Superintendent Geological Survey, Calcutta. Sends a map showing how far the Geological examination of the south of the Rewah Country has gone. (Map not enclosed.) He has no information about the great gap between Sohagpore and Singrowlee. Copy of reply, returning the map, in which the Governor General was most interested. The geographical details appear to be more minute than those given in the Atlas Sheet, and would be valuable material in Private Secretary's view for Colonel Thuillier.

9266. Sep 1861 Letter from Messrs Judge Watkins and Stokoe, attorneys Calcutta. By request of Sir John Login and Mr Robert M Martin, Executors of the will of the late Veer Rajunder Waddeer, Ex Rajah of Coorg, forward a copy of the printed Memorial addressed by the Executors, to the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, asking for some money (which was a debt to the Rajah, and appropriated by the Government) to be restored to the family of the deceased man. Four papers. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

9267. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr W S Seton Karr, Member of the Legislative Council for Bengal, Calcutta. Says if the Governor General has no objection he will apply for six months leave. Copy of reply, the Governor General readily consents. See also 9268

9268. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr W S Seton Karr, Member of the Legislative Council of India, Calcutta. Returns thanks for the Governor General's assent to his request for leave.

9269. Sep 1861 Letter from Colonel G Balfour, President, Military Finance Commission, Calcutta. Forwards a draft report on the Artillery (not enclosed), with apologies for delay.

9270. Sep 1861 Letter from Colonel H Bruce, on special service, Calcutta. Reports his return from Madras.

9271. Sep 1861 Letter from Major R J Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Will obtain information about Scindia's stolen jewels. It is supposed he lost about 25 lacs worth, and the Durbar have long employed agents to find out information about them, and they have still hopes of recovering them. Sends a letter for the Governor General (not enclosed). See also 9198, 9204, 9273, 9292

9272. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr C H Medley, Calcutta. Sends a letter to the Governor General asking for money. Copies of certificates. Copy of reply, request refused. See also 799, 913

9273. Sep 1861 Letter from Major R J Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Has failed to obtain any information about Scindia's jewels, submits some remarks. See also 9198, 9204, 9271, 9292

9274. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr W L W Ogilvie, late Clerk of the Steamer 'Bentinck', Calcutta. Sends a Memorial about his dismissal on the reduction of the Marine Department and asks for one month's compensation, which is authorised, but has been refused him. Copy of reply, he should apply through the Marine Department. See also 9355.

9275. Sep 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr E A Bowring, London. Asking him to obtain an opinion on the silk produced by Mr Cope at Umritsur. See also 6932, 6764, 7309, 7369, 8123, 8132, 8380, 8383, 8445, 9055, 9061, 9918. Governor General's Book No 1532

9276. Sep 1861 Copy of a letter to Colonel H M Durand, Foreign Secretary. Sending him a copy of a telegram received from Colonel Davidson, and asking if the Despatch of Aug 31 has been received in the Foreign Office. If the Khureeta from the Nizam reaches Durand, the Governor General wishes him to acknowledge receipt by telegraph. Telegraph Message sent No 920; Telegraph Message received No 1339; Governor General's Book No 2095, 2103; See also 9356

9277. Sep 1861 Letter from Colonel H L Thuillier, Surveyor General Calcutta. Returns thanks for Mr Walker's letter. He has received from him some maps which went home in 1854. Hopes Walker will now act more quickly. Will send two or three Atlas Sheets of the Peshawar Frontier as soon as bound. Observes that Petermann's maps are beautiful, and asks for the loan of his work. Wishes to call and discuss Lady Canning's map with the Private Secretary. Is sorry to hear of the Chinese party's prospects. Hopes Captain Smyth will be sent to Lhasa and the Assam Valley. Copy of earlier letter, suggesting maps would be more quickly reproduced by Petermann in Germany. Endorsed: Sir C Wood to Governor General dated 9 Aug 1861. See also 8798, 9193, 9337

9278. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr N C Biale, Calcutta. Sends four copies (one enclosed) of his petition, asking for the refund of 80,000 Rupees concession money on account of an unfinished contract for boats, made with the East India Railway Company. Copy of reply, his petition has been transferred to the Public Works Department. See also 9531

9279. Sep 1861 Letter from Dr J H Thornton, Assistant Surgeon, late in Medical Charge of the 15th Punjab Infantry, Calcutta. Asks for a medical appointment, and states his services. Copy of reply, application noted. Most of the appointments are made through the Military Secretary. See also 9515

9280. Sep 1861 Letter from Ranindra Bikram Sha, 3rd Prince of Nepal, Benares. Asks to be allowed to go to Oodeypore in the approaching cold weather. Cover only. Endorsed: note by Lord Canning for reply. Transferred to Foreign Department. Governor General to Colonel G St P Lawrence dated 24 Aug 1861. Governor General's Book No 2099; See also 9364

9281. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr George Norton, Calcutta. Writes further to his Memorial about the Hoosemabad Imambara in Lucknow. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, the Governor General will give his immediate attention to the matter. Endorsed: Transferred to Secretary to Government Foreign Department. See also 8929

9282. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr C S Leresche, Treasurer, Calcutta City Mission. Sends an appeal for support for the Mission. Endorsed: No answer. See also 224, 1667

9283. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr R Temple, on special service, Maiker, Berar. Submits some remarks on the present condition of the Deccan as compared with the past, and on the causes of deterioration; also on the system of land and other revenue, the character of the Talookdars, and on the character of Chundoo Lall, and Lord Metcalfe's estimate of him. There is no regular Police in the Nizam's territory, the same horseman and footman attached to each Talookdar etc serve also as Police. Along the main lines of road the Minister has, at the Resident's instance, established small Police stations, similar to those in British territories. The real pests of the country are the Rohillas. Since 1858 the Contingent has seldom had to fight, whereas before 1857 its services were constantly required. The whole country appears to be quietening down. He was told by an Uncovenanted European that he thought British prestige had been higher than ever, since 1857. The Arabs would create a disturbance in the State if British support were withheld from the Nizam. Remarks on the Arab character. In every place there seems to be a Court of Justice presided over by judges with criminal and civil powers. In the Raichore and Dharaseo Districts, Parsees trained in the British judicial system are employed. Gives his opinion on the Contingent. Believes that on the whole, while Indian misrule has been rampant in the Deccan, the germ of improvements is observable everywhere. The great object is to induce the Nizam and his people to do well, to teach them to take a pride in improvement and to feel responsibility, without weakening their authority by direct interference. The Minister should keep himself in the background, allowing the Nizam to have a share and influence in the administration, so that the master may not be jealous of his great servant. Endorsed: Governor General to Mr Temple dated 15 Oct 1861 Number 61

9284. Aug - Sep 1861 Letter from Mr L Ricketts, Officiating Junior Assistant Commissioner Mysore. Brings to notice his present position in the Mysore Commission, and asks for a higher ranking. Twp letters. Copy of reply, the restoration to the Nizam of part of the Assigned Districts entailed hardship on several officers, and Ricketts is fortunate to have been given employment. Request refused. See also 8282

9285. Sep 1861 Letter from Captain R Ranken, 35th Madras Native Infantry, Assistant to the General Superintendent of Thuggee, Jubbulpore. Believing the Department is about to be abolished, asks for some other appointment, mentioning that of Examiner of Commissariat Accounts. Copy of reply, general application noted. He should apply to the Military Secretary for a Commissariat post.

9286. Sep 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel G R Edwards, 2nd Madras Light Cavalry, Secunderabad. Having seen that a successor has been appointed to Lord Canning, begs for a suitable situation before His Excellency's departure. Copy of reply, the Governor General can hold out little hope.

9287. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr George Brown, Calcutta. Sends a receipt for charges of the screens from China. Will forward Private Secretary's letter to Mr MacAndrew. (Receipt not enclosed) See also 9244, 9255

9288. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr C U Aitchison, Under Secretary to Government Foreign Department Calcutta. Forwards the Durbar Account for Aug. (No longer enclosed) Copy of reply, returning this.

9289. Sep 1861 Letter from Lieutenant G L Huyshe, Her Majesty's 83rd Foot, Poona. Asks the Private Secretary to assist him in his wish to accompany any troops that may be sent to New Zealand from India. Copy of reply, the Governor General does not think any troops will be sent, but if they are, Private Secretary will mention Huyshe's name to the Military Secretary. He might also write to Sir W Mansfield.

9290. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr F Cooper, Deputy Commissioner Delhi. Asks for books for a general Public Library now being formed at Delhi. Printed letter. Endorsed: no answer at present

9291. Sep 1861 Letter from Captain C B G Bacon, Officiating Cantonment Joint Magistrate, Agra. Now that his services are no longer required with his regiment asks to be reinstated in his former post of Officiating Deputy Commissioner of the Leiah District, or to another post. Copies of extracts. Copy of reply, application noted. He should also apply to the local Government.

9292. Sep 1861 Letter from Major R J Meade, Political Agent, Gwalior. Sends an extract from the 'Delhi Gazette' about the Governor General's visit to Allahabad, and denies having communicated the information to anyone except Scindia. Copy of reply, His Excellency would never have imagined that Meade had given information to the newspapers. Thanks him for his information about Scindia's jewels. See also 9271, 9273

9293. Sep 1861 Letter from Colonel P Gordon, in command at Benares during 1857 and 1858, Calcutta. Sends a letter to the Governor General on behalf of Captain W Gordon, late 68th Native Infantry. Copy of reply, his name has been noted; unfortunately there are a great number of deserving officers for whom employment should be found.

9294. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr J Manuel, Calcutta. Sends four copies of a printed circular about his nursery garden.

9295. Sep 1861 Letter from Dr T Anderson, Officiating Superintendent Botanic Garden. Asks that the Governor General be reminded of the letter to the Governor General of the Dutch Possessions, which His Excellency promised Anderson. A private letter from His Excellency would be a great help in obtaining information about cinchona. Copy of reply, he will receive an official letter from the Home Department. Sends a pamphlet (not enclosed).

9296. Sep 1861 Letter from Major A R E Hutchinson, Political Agent, Bhopal, Sehore. In reply, says his letter of 14 Aug contained a faithful account of all that happened on the announcement of the grant of the 'Star' to the Secunder Begum. Explains why he failed to obtain the presence and support of the Military officers on that occasion. See also 9212; Governor General's Book No 2075

9297. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr G U Yule, Officiating Chief Commissioner Oudh, Lucknow. Reports that he has sent to Colonel Durand a list of promotions in the Commission. Copy of reply, about appointments. The Governor General is considering the problem of female infanticide; some remarks. See also 8985, 9154, 9160, 9167, 9305, 9384

9298. Sep 1861 Letter from Dr A Campbell, Superintendent of Darjeeling. States that he has applied through the Foreign Department to be allowed to retire on 1 Jan with a pension of £700 a year, and asks for a rapid answer. Copy of reply, his application is to be considered at once. See also 9304, 9307, 9387

9299. Sep 1861 Letter from Mr C B Thornhill, Commissioner Allahabad. In reply, reports progress made in the construction of the Cawnpore Memorial Garden. Mentions the probable cost of the Garden. Copy of earlier letter, asking for information.

9300. Sep 1861 Letter from Mrs S Richardson, Calcutta. Repeats her request for money. See also 3723