Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/239

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 9551 to 9600, 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 9556, 9559, 9560, 9565, 9572, 9574, 9575, 9583, 9592, 9593, 9594, 9595, 9596, 9597, and 9598 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

9551. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr C A Rocke, Howrah. Asks for employment. Copy of reply, His Excellency is unable to hold out any hope.

9552. Nov 1861 Letter from Dr A Solomon, Calcutta. Asks for an interview with the Private Secretary.

9553. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr H Prince, Officiating Civil Architect, Calcutta. Forwards the Completion Survey Report on the alterations made to the Government House Calcutta (no longer enclosed).

9554. Nov 1861 Letter from Colonel H Bruce, President, Police Commission, Calcutta. Gives the dates of the departures of the steamers for Rangoon, and asks if he is to wait for His Excellency at Rangoon or Moulmein. Copy of reply, he must use his own judgement, as to which steamer to take.

9555. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr A M Dowleans, Calcutta. Sends specimens of embroidery to be shown to Lord and Lady Canning (not enclosed).

9556. Nov 1861 Letter from Dr T C Jerdon, Calcutta .Asks for an order to be issued that his special duty began on 29 Sep. Comments on orders for his work on Natural History.

9557. Nov 1861 Letter from Major A R Thornhill, 1st Assistant to the Resident at Hyderabad. Sends copies of testimonials. See also 9536

9558. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr R Knight Editor of the Times of India, Bombay. Asks for the post of Commissioner of Currency, if such an office is created. Copy of reply, His Excellency does not expect such a post to be created.

9559. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr T D Forsyth, Commissioner of Lahore. Is surprised to find his name strongly censured in the Government Resolution on the Lucknow Note case, before he had received any notification that he was even being tried. Sends a printed statement about his share in the purchase of Government Paper. Asks that Government will allow it to be made known publicly that the inquiry about his note transaction was quite independent of any investigation into the affair in which Major Carnegie was implicated. Sends a note from Sir R Montgomery and copy of a note from Mr Schalch to Mr Currie. Copy of reply, his Memorandum will be considered officially. Copy of further reply, acknowledging receipt of his official representation. Governor General's Book No 2155; 9616, 9730

9560. Nov 1861 Letter from Colonel H Yule, Secretary to Government Public Works Department Calcutta. Sends 3 volumes of a selection of Government Despatches in the Public Works Department since the Department began to print them. (Not enclosed). See also 9578

9561. Nov 1861 Letter from Ensign P Dwyer, on half pay, 88th Regiment Etawah. Repeats his request for employment. See also 9396

9562. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to the Government Agent Galle .Asking him to return a letter from the Governor General to Mr Beadon. See also 9388

9563. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Major C V Bowie, Government House. Asking for copies of some Gazettes which the Governor General requires; His Excellency does not want to mutilate the Gazette volumes in the Private Secretary 's Office.

9564. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Lieutenant Colonel J Becher, Calcutta. Saying that the Governor General has no objection to Edwardes looking at any letters in the Private Secretary's Office from Sir Henry Lawrence during the Siege of Lucknow.

9565. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Colonel G Balfour, Calcutta. Stating that the Governor General would be glad to have a complete set of Balfour's Reports indexed. His Excellency does not require a set of his Departmental Orders, though he would like to have any of special interest.

9566. Nov 1861 Letter from the Reverend C E Driberg, missionary, Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, Tollygunge. Sends an appeal for subscription towards rebuilding the church at Jhanjra. Appeal not enclosed. Copy of reply, request refused. See also 9668

9569. Nov 1861 Letter from Messrs Pharoah and Co Proprietors, Athenaeum Press, Madras. Sends an account to the Private Secretary. Copy of reply, asking for explanation. See also 9737

9570. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain R N Taylor, Madras Staff Corps, Madras. Asks for various appointments. Copy of reply, he should apply to the heads cf the Departments concerned. Governor General's Book No 2189; See also 9734

9572. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr R H Davies, Secretary to Government of the Punjab, Lahore. Says that when he wrote from Jummoo he did not know that the Governor General had not sanctioned his going to deliver the Star, and explains. Believes the Maharajah's rule is creditable to him, and that the visits of Europeans are acceptable. Has heard that the Maharajah in Durbar frequently expresses his dependence upon the British. He is willing to make improvements, and has an English mechanic, and is making a steam engine. The Maharajah says he will make a bridge over the Chenat, and improve the Bunihal route. Copy of reply, the Governor General realises that it is not Davies' fault that he went to Cashmere instead of Sir Robert. His Excellency is glad Davies went, for the ceremony seems to have been very successful. The Governor General's party is about to go to Pegu, but is delayed by the alarming illness of Lady Canning, who caught a malarious fever from passing through the Purneah District to and from Darjeeling. There are now slight signs of improvement. 16 November. See also 9544

9573. Nov - Dec 1861 Letter from Mr G U Yule, Officiating Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Lucknow. Writes about appointments in the Commission, to fill up Major Carnegie's place. Copy of reply. See also 9543, 9627, 9646, 9806, 9837

9574. Nov 1861 Letter from Rajah Rundheer Singh of Kupperthulla. Asks when he may come to Calcutta to pay his respects to the Governor General. Sends a Memorandum, asking for a Sunnud, investment with special powers for the management of his Oudh estates, or an exchange of those estates, and for recognition of his title of Raj-i-Rajgan. Copy of reply, His Excellency will be happy to see him in January or early February.

9575. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Mr E G R Fane, Vizagapatam. Informing him that the Governor General is detained in Calcutta by Lady Canning's illness. Telegraph Messages sent No 934, 936; Governor General's Book No 2167

9576. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr J M Melany, Honorary Secretary Regatta, Calcutta. Thanks the Governor General for his patronage of the Regatta. Asks for subscription. Copy of reply, Private Secretary thinks under the circumstances it would be as well to delay laying the subscription book before His Excellency. See also 9534

9577 Nov 1861. Copy of a letter to Colonel H Bruce. Informing him that he should await the Governor General's arrival at Rangoon. He should inquire into the retention of the Sapper Battalion, the cause of the Pegu accounts not having been sent in, and Ordnance buildings.

9578. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to Lieutenant Colonel H Yule. Saying that it is almost certain that the Governor General will be unable to visit the works on the Godavery, and doubtful if he will be able to go to Rajamundry. He will probably give up the trip to the Madras Coast altogether. See also 9560

9579. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr J S Campbell, Deputy Commissioner of the Punjab, on leave, Calcutta. Asks for employment. Copy of reply, application noted. He should also apply to Mr Yule.

9580. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr T Garrett, Post Master, Bombay. Asks for information about the Governor General's Mail. Telegraph Mesage received No 1355

9581. Nov 1861 Letter from The boys of La Martiniere, Calcutta. Asks for the Governor General's subscription to their Cricket Club. See also 9582

9582. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to the Principal of La Martiniere, Calcutta. Sending 20 Rupees for the Cricket Club. See also 9581

9583. Nov - Dec 1861 Letter from the Maharajah of Benares. Acknowledges with thanks the copy of the Governor General's reply to the address of the Inhabitants of Benares. Copy of earlier letter, sending this. See also 9528

9584. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain C H Nicholetts, Officiating Deputy Pay Master, Cawnpore. As his post is to be abolished, asks for some other appointment. Copy of reply, acknowledgement; there are so few vacancies, he has very little chance.

9585. Nov 1861 Letter from Pundit Gungaram, Government Mail Contractor, Meerut. Returns thanks for permission to name his hotel ''Canning Hotel'', the hotel has been in use since 15th October. Sends printed testimonials. See also 9403

9586. Nov 1861 Letter from Major J P Nixon, Political Agent, Jodhpore. Applies for the office of Agent to the Governor General for Central India. Copy of reply, His Excellency has other arrangements in view.

9587. Nov - Dec 1861 Letter from Colonel G St P Lawrence, Governor General's Agent for Rajpootana, Camp, Serohie. Suggests Lieutenant E Y Walcot, late 57th Native Infantry as Officiating Assistant Agent in place of Captain Newall. He has now only 2 Assistants. Captain Hamilton will go to Bikaneer and Jeysulmere, Jeypore and Tonk, to settle boundary disputes. Copy of reply, the Governor General is unable to appoint Walcot, who has no special claims, but has appointed Lieutenant C Taylor, 56th Native Infantry. See also 9607, 9615, 9645, 9647

9588. Nov 1861 Letter from Major R C Tytler, 38th Native Infantry Calcutta. Asks for staff employment. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, his application will be considered. Endorsed: Sir C Wood to Governor General dated 2nd October 1861 No 324.

9589. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr W W Lee, late Lieutenant H M's 3rd Europeans, Futtehgurh. Sends a letter to the Governor General (no longer enclosed) asking for a reconsideration of his case. Copy of reply, his letter has been transferred to the Military Department. See also 8135, 1961, 9371.

9590. Nov 1861 Letter from Major B P Lloyd, Deputy Commissioner Ajmere, Calcutta. Applies to be made Commissioner in Saugor and Nerbudda, or Political Agent anywhere. Copy of reply, his application will be considered.

9591. Nov 1861 Letter from Mr W H McGowan, Post Master, Calcutta. Acknowledges receipt of a letter for the Bishop of Calcutta which will be sent by steamer to Rangoon.

9592. Nov - Dec 1861 Letter from the Honourable Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Lahore. Expresses his deep sorrow at the death of Lady Canning. Copy of earlier letter, 18th November telling Sir Robert of the death of Lady Canning early on the morning of 18th November.

9593. Nov 1861 Letter from the Honourable J P Grant, Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Darjeeling. Expresses sorrow at the death of Lady Canning, and sends details of Lady Canning's health during her journey down from the Hills. Asks if he should come to Calcutta to make arrangement for opening the new Councils. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of earlier letter, telling Mr Grant of the death of Lady Canning. Endorsed: original letter sent to England. Also note by Lord Canning.

9594. Nov 1861 Letter from the Honourable G F Edmonstone, Lieutenant Governor North West Provinces, Camp, Deigh, Cawnpore District. Expresses grief at the death of Lady Canning. Copy of earlier letter, informing him of Lady Canning's death.

9595. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to His Excellency Sir W Denison, Madras. Informing him of the death of Lady Canning.

9596. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to His Excellency Sir W Mansfield, Bombay. Informing him of the death of Lady Canning.

9597. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to His Excellency Sir Hugh Rose. Informing him of the death of Lady Canning.

9598. Nov 1861 Copy of a letter to the Honourable W E Frere, Bombay. Informing him of the death of Lady Canning, and asking him to sent the news that she is dangerously ill by telegram (via Egypt) to Lady Stuart de Rothesay, the Dowager Marchioness of Waterford, and the Marchioness of Clanricarde. Telegraph Messages sent No 937, 938 See also 9606.

9599. Nov 1861 Letter from Captain W McNeile, Deputy Commissioner Loodiana. Asks for promotion in the Central Indian Provinces. 1 enclosure. Copy of reply, his application will be considered. See also 9874

9600. Nov 1861 Letter from Dr A Solomon, CalcuttaSends a Memorial (no longer enclosed) asks for a post as Uncovenanted Civil Surgeon. Copy of reply, his Memorial has been transferred to the Military Department.