Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/238

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 9501 to 9550, 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. 96 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 9501 to 9600’. 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 9503, 9514, 9517, 9520, 9523, 9526, 9528, 9530, 9532, 9537, 9539, 9540, 9542, 9544, 9548, and 9549 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

9501. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Baboo Gopee Mohun Mittre, grandson of the late Rajah Petambur Bahadoor, Soorah. Sends with his recommendation a petition from Dooteram Barooah to the Governor General. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Secretary to Government Home Department. See also 10048

9502. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Mrs Foord, Secunderabad. Asks the Private Secretary to help her husband to obtain promotion. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also 8653

9503. Sep - Oct 1861 Letter from Mr A H Blechynden, Secretary Agri-Horticultural Society, Calcutta. Sends a plan showing the position of his brother's cotton fields in relation to the house of Mr Wilson, Deputy Magistrate of Burhee

9504. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Major General Sir R J H Birch, Secretary to Government Military Department Calcutta. Forwards papers called for by the Governor General, also a letter from the Quarter Master General and correspondence about a disturbance at Nowgong in Assam. Covering letter only. Telegraph Message sent No 928

9505. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr W S Stuart, Allahabad. Says he wishes to obtain the autograph of the Governor General.

9506. Nov 1861 Letter from Brevet Major W Sanders, late 41st Native Infantry on general duty at Gonda, Lucknow. Asks for an interview with the Governor General. Governor General 's Book No 1837; See also 8172, 9546

9507. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Mr St G Tucker, Commissioner Sultanpore, Oudh. Has written to Mr Yule to explain why he cannot attend the Durbar at Lucknow.

9508. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr F B Gubbins, Commissioner Benares. Suggests arrangements for the Governor General to receive the address of the people of Benares.

9509. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Moonshee Aga Mohun Lall, Indore. Hopes to see the Private Secretary at Allahabad; asks for favourable orders on his 2 petitions. 2 letters. Governor General's Book No 2153

9510. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Captain C Chamberlain, Lucknow. Informing him that the Governor General will see him, but he must submit whatever he wishes to say beforehand in writing. See also 9481

9511. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr R De Courcy, Manager of the Lallpoor Indigo Concern, Purneah. Sends copy of a letter of thanks from the Secretary of State, asks for the grant of an estate for his services during the Mutiny. 3 papers. Copy of reply, request refused.

9512. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Foreign Department Calcutta. Sends copies of 2 testimonials of Lieutenant C A De Kantzow, late 48th Native Infantry. See also 9991

9513. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain Lewin, Calcutta. Sends 2 letters of introduction (not enclosed).

9514. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel A Fytche, Commissioner of Tenasserim and Martaban Provinces, Moulmein. Asks about arrangements for the Governor General's visit to Moulmein. The people are delighted to hear of His Excellency's corning. There are some fine limestone caves near Moulmein, which Lady Canning might like to visit. Copy of reply, about arrangements, and naming the party who will come. See also 9667

9515. Nov 1861 Letter from Assistant Surgeon J H Thornton, Calcutta .Applies for the Medical Charge of any Residency or Agency under the Foreign Department. Copy of reply, application noted, no vacancy at present. See also 9279

9516. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Captain T H Chamberlain, Assistant to the Superintendent of Thuggee and Dacoity, Mussoorie. Asks to be nominated Major Hervey's successor, or to some other post. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, his application will be considered, at present the future of the Thuggee Department is uncertain.

9517. Nov 1861 Letter from Colonel G Balfour, Chief of the Military Finance Department Calcutta. Sends copies of Reports No 1215 and No 1230a (not enclosed). The Report on the Medical Service is now in type. His Report on a proposal of the Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab to establish gardens is ready, asks to whom it should be sent. See also 9433, 9486

9518. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Major R H Keatinge, Political Agent, Nimar, Indore. Applies to succeed Sir R Shakespear, deceased, as Agent for Central India. Has begun an iron work at Burdwai in Nimar, which he could still supervise from Indore. Copy of reply, the Governor General has other arrangements in mind.

9519. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr C Parker, late a clerk in the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Allahabad. Sends a Memorial to the Governor General asking for a 6 months' gratuity. 4 papers. Copy of reply, the matter is under official consideration.

9520. Nov 1861 Letter from Dr A Campbell, Superintendent of Darjeeling. Sends a letter to the Governor General (not enclosed). Is sailing for England not later than 9th February and would be glad to take charge of the Indian contribution to the Great Exhibition. Governor General 's Book No 2162; See also 9711. Endorsed: answered by Governor General.

9521. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Captain R A Clementson, Madras Staff Corps, Madras. Sends a letter from Captain W Osborne, recommending the writer for civil employment. Copy of reply, application noted, there are very many candidates.

9522. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Mr R Knight, Editor, Times of India, Bombay. Returns thanks for the copy of the Waste Lands Resolution. See also 9440

9523. Nov 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel E K Elliot, Commissioner Nagpore, Seetabuldee. Sends a copy of his reply to the Private Secretary's telegram of 1st November asking him to meet Mr Temple at Jubbulpore if his health permits. He expects to arrive at Jubbulpore by 10th November. He would like to know the arrangements in progress over the amalgamation of Jubbulpore and Nagpore. Asks who is to be Judicial Commissioner and whom the Private Secretary would recommend as Secretary. Copy of reply, the Resolution about the amalgamation is to appear in the next Gazette. Private Secretary suggests Pearson, or perhaps Bayley, as Judicial Commissioner and a 2nd class Deputy Commissioner from the Punjab, perhaps a Macnabb, as Secretary. Elliot should write freely about the members of the Commission. See also 9626, 9683; Telegraph Message sent No 930; Telegraph Message received No 1353

9524. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Dr E S Cleveland, Civil Surgeon, Malabar, Calicut. Asks to be appointed to the Durbar Surgeoncy of Mysore, or any other post. Copy of reply, Private Secretary does not know of any vacancy, and normally the recommendation of the Commissioner is taken. Governor General 's Book No 1967; See also 8729

9525. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr S Bull, late River Inspector, East India Railway Company Transport Department Dinapore Division. Sends a Memorial appealing against his dismissal. Papers no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his papers have been transferred to the Public Works Department.

9526. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Mr J Strachey, President of the Cholera Commission, Umballa. Is glad to hear the Commission's printed Memorandum was approved. Comments. The epidemic at Mecan Meer was greatly aggravated by gross neglect and incompetency. The General never visited the Hospitals or Camps and his conduct was most discreditable. Since leaving Lahore, the Commission have been to Umritsur, Jullundur and Umballa. They have also been to Ferozepore, as the native troops there were attacked by cholera, while the Europeans escaped. To guard against the attacks of future epidemics, the Commission wished to find out how it would be possible to make greater use of the Sanataria, and intend to visit Kussowlee, Subathoo and Dugshai. Suggests a visit to Nusseerabad, as the mortality there appears to have been heavy, the Governor General's permission will be necessary. Copy of reply, the Governor General has read his letter with much interest. Owing to the distance involved, the Governor General does not think the Commission should visit Nusseerabad.

9527. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain Wemyss Smith, Staff Corps, Cantonment Joint Magistrate of Allahabad. Applies for an Assistant Commissioner's post, 1st class, in a non-regulation Province. Copies of testimonials. 9 papers. Copy of reply, it is most unlikely that his request will be complied with, as it would mean the supercession of officers already in the Commission.

9528. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr F B Gubbins, Commissioner Benares. Sends a Memorandum drawn up by Mr Edwards, Judge of Benares, on Rajah Deonarayen Sing's claim to the revenue of the Syedpoor Bhittree Pergunnah in Zillah Ghazeepoor. Copy of reply, the question should be dealt with officially; Private Secretary asks why the Memorandum is anonymous. See also 9583

9529. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Mr C Sunder, late Head Assistant in the Office of Superintendent of the Dock Yard, Calcutta. Sends a Memorial appealing against his removal from office. Copy of reply, he should submit his appeal officially. See also 9541

9530. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain H P Keighly, late 44th Madras Native Infantry Calcutta. Sends a letter to the Governor General repeating his prayer for the amount of Prize Money due to him from Burma. 1 enclosure. Copy of reply, the matter will be disposed of officially. See also 9327.

9531. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr N C Biale, Railway Contractor and Boat Builder, Calcutta. Sends a Memorial asking for his claim for compensation for an uncompleted contract to be reconsidered. Copy of reply, he must apply through the proper official channel. See also 9278

9532. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr F Gouldsbury, counsel for Rajah Leelanund Singh of Purneah, Calcutta. Sends a copy of a printed appeal on behalf of his client, who had been deprived of the privilege of exemption from personal appearance in Civil Courts. Copy of reply, the Governor General cannot enter into any further discussion of the case. See also 9550

9533. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain H T Campbell, 13th Madras Native Infantry, Calcutta. Applies to be appointed Deputy or Assistant in Mysore or Hyderabad Commissions. Private note from Mr Yule about Campbell. Office copy of another note about Campbell. Copy of reply, His Excellency is unable to make any promise.

9534. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Mr J M Melany, Honorary Secretary Regatta Club, Calcutta. Proposes a Regatta for a Fair in aid of Howrah Hospital, asks the Governor General to be patron. Copy of reply, His Excellency accepts. See also 9576

9535. Nov 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H L Thuillier, Surveyor General Calcutta. Suggests Lieutenant F Coddrington of the Artillery to replace Sir R St George, Assistant Surveyor in Oudh, who is dead. Copy of reply, he will be appointed. Lieutenant Armstrong has been asked if he wishes to join the Survey Department. See also 9549, 9612, 9613

9536. Nov 1861 Letter from Major A R Thornhill, 1st Assistant to the Resident at Hyderabad. Asks for promotion on the changes following Sir R Shakespear's death. Copy of reply, acknowledgement. See also 9557

9537. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr B W Lewin, Landour. Asks for a pension or some employment. Mentions his services in the service of the Begum Sombre. 3 papers. Copy of reply, His Excellency regrets that he cannot see any reason to grant a pension. Requests for employment should be addressed to the local Government.

9538. Sept - Nov 1861 Letter from Messrs Chubb and Son, London. Acknowledge payment for locks sent to the Private Secretary. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Treasurer. See also 8649

9539. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr R Temple, Jubbulpore. Informing him that the draft Resolution about Temple's financial inquiry at Jubbulpore is being distributed. The draft Resolution about the amalgamation of Nagpore and Jubbulpore is going the round of the Council, and may be regarded as a fait accompli. See also 9540

9540. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr C H Lushington. Sending him the draft Resolution on the financial inquiry at Jubbulpore, copies of which are to be sent to the North West Provinces Government, to Colonel Elliot and to Temple. See also 9539

9541. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr C Sunder, late Head Assistant in the Office of Superintendent of the Dockyard, Calcutta. Asks the Governor General to consider his Memorial (not enclosed). See also 9529

9542. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr M Wylie, Clerk to the Legislative Council, Calcutta. Sends a note on Bimlipatam for the Governor General.

9543. Aug - Nov 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Ellis Ward, late 40th Native Infantry doing duty with 27th Native Infantry Jullundur, on leave, Simla. Asks for a post in the Oudh Commission. 3 enclosures. To Sir R Napier. See also 9573

9544. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr P H Davies, Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Mummoo. Sends particulars of the investiture of the Maharajah of Cashmere with the Star of India. Comments on the misconduct of the Maharajah's son. The Maharajah was very pleased with his distinction, and observed he really felt as if he belonged to the British Empire. Davies believes however that he would rather annex a District of the Punjab than have all the orders in Europe, and in a crisis the independent Princes will always take the most profitable course. The Maharajah spoke of the restoration by Jung Bahadoor of his subjects formerly captured by the Chinese in Zorawur Singh's expedition, and said he only awaited the permission of Government to annex Chinese Tartary up to the point which Zorawur Singh carried his invasion. Refers to the Maharajah's endeavours to make Jummoo the great commercial centre of his kingdom, he himself is the principal merchant of Cashmere. Dost Mahomed's family are financially involved to a great extent in the trade between Peshawar and Bokhara. The road has never been so safe. Davies gives his opinion of the Maharajah. See also 9572

9545. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain J C Hamilton, late 6th Europeans, Dum Dum. Applies for civil employment in Burma, or in the Burma Frontier Police. States his services. 2 papers. Copy of reply, application noted, but he has little chance as he has not passed in Burmese.

9546. Nov 1861 Letter from Brevet Major W Sanders, late 41st Native Infantry Lucknow. Asks for an interview to ask for employment, he believes he is the only officer who commanded an outpost during the Siege of Lucknow who is now unemployed. See also 9506

9547. Oct - Nov 1861 Letter from Rai Ajoodhia Pershad, Extra Assistant Commissioner Oudh, Seetapore .Asks the Private Secretary's aid to obtain for him land in recognition of his services during the Mutiny. 4 anna stamp; 1 anna stamp

9548. Nov 1861 Letter from Colonel G Balfour, President, Military Finance Commission, Calcutta. Thanks the Governor General for his consideration for Colonel Jameson. Is grateful for His Excellency's approbation of his own services. Endorsed: Governor General's Minute dated 28th October 1861 No 16.

9549. Nov 1861 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H L Thuillier, Surveyor General Calcutta. Replies that Covenanted officers enter the Survey as Assistants on 250 Rupees per month staff, but new salaries have been suggested. The question of Staff Corps, General Service, or Locals is difficult; he cannot say what effect it may have on the appointment of young officers. Both Lieutenant Armstrong and Lieutenant Coddrington have elected for General Service. Artillery Officers may join the Staff Corps under the rules, but scarcely any have done so. Hopes that this will not deprive the Survey Department of highly educated young officers who have passed the Addiscombe course. There is a vacancy in the Jubbulpore Survey, which he would like filled up quickly, as the field season has commenced. Note from General Birch. Copy of earlier letter, asking for information. See also 9535, 9612, 9613.

9550. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr F Gouldsbury, Pleader of the Sudder Court, Calcutta. Asks for the return of the printed Order of the Governor General in Council in the case of Rajah Leelamund Singh. Copy of reply, returning this. See also 9532