Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/244

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 9801 to 9850, 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. 99 Private Secretary’s Correspondence, Nos. 9801 to 9900’. 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 9801, 9802, 9803, 9804, 9807, 9808, 9810, 9812, 9814, 9819, 9830, and 9849 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

9801. Dec 1861 Letter from Mrs Brandreth, Umballa. Says that by request of Lady Canning she has had a dress embroidered at Delhi for Lady Waterford, and asks what she should do with it. Endorsed : note for reply by Lord Canning. See also 9891

9802. Dec 1861 Letter from Mr F B Gubbins, Commissioner of Benares. Says that Rajah Deo Narraian Singh of Benares is leaving for Calcutta, and the Rajah asks for leave of absence to enable him to join his son's marriage procession.

9803. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr C B Saunders, Officiating Commissioner of Mysore, Camp. Sends a Memorandum of recommendations for filling up vacancies in the Mysore and Coorg Commission. Copy of reply, the Governor General cannot consent to the retention of Colonel Porter and Major Cunningham after their acceptance of the annuities offered them. The promotions recommended will be gazetted. See also 8580, 9771, 9892. Endorsed: note by Lord Canning.

9804. Dec 1861 Letter from Major General Sir R Napier, Member of the Supreme Council, Calcutta. Sends a letter from Colonel Paton, Deputy Quarter Master General (copy enclosed) suggesting certain arrangements about the transport of home-bound troops, in view of the American news. Napier intends to inspect the 'Renown' with Colonel Paton.

9805. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr C J Daniell, Officiating Deputy Commissioner of Jhansi. Applies for the post of Secretary to the Chief Commissioner of Central India. Copy of reply, the nomination will be made by the Chief Commissioner.

9806. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr G U Yule, Officiating Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Camp, Oonao. Denies that there is a 3rd class Assistant Commissioner's post vacant in Oudh. Copy of reply, asking for more specific information about the supposed vacancy. Copies of 3 notes about this. See also 9573, 9666, 9837, 9850

9807. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Lahore. Places on record his high opinion of Mr Forsyth and Colonel Barrow, who did excellent service in Oudh and were great sufferers, and suggests that if possible, it should be placed on record before the Governor General retires that on a vacancy occurring in the office of Commissioner Colonel Barrow has a claim to it.

9808. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Major R J Meade, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Gwalior. Says that Sindia has heard of the Governor General's intention to employ Dinkur Rao in the Legislative Council without any external symptom of ill-humour. His Highness fears that Dinkur Rao might be disinclined to accept the appointment from dread of the climate of Calcutta. Explains why he has deferred communicating with Dinkur Rao on the subject.

9809. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel E K Elliot, Chief Commissioner Central Provinces, Nagpore. Recommends two appointments, should an Inspector of Jails be sanctioned for the Central Provinces. Endorsed: note by Private Secretary

9810. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Major R J Meade, Governor General's Agent for Central India, Gwalior. Believes he should not stay long at Gwalior, for the reasons given. Suggests Lieutenant Ward, Major Wright or Major Murray for the temporary charge of Gwalior, should Major Keatinge be delayed in taking up the appointment. He must remain at Gwalior until he meets Mr Coles to consider with him and Dr Stratton the Bundelcund Transit Tariff question. There has been an outbreak of the Bheels in Burwanee, which Keatinge will be the fittest person to put down. Copy of reply, the Governor General will not insist on him remaining at Gwalior for any length of time. The Governor General will write himself, about the exchanges with Sindia. Keatinge should not be told of his possible appointment yet. See also 8585, 9694

9811. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr J D Bell, barrister, Calcutta. Applies for the post of Standing Counsel to Government. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

9812. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel A P Phayre, Commissioner of Pegu, Calcutta. Returns some documents (not enclosed) about the Moulmein Jail .

9813. Dec 1861 Letter from the Editor of 'Our Paper', Kurrachee. In reply, states that his newspaper has been sent to the Governor General since its first appearance in Jan 1860, and as none of the copies was returned, he submitted the bill, and hopes the paper will be continued. Submits the bill again. (Not enclosed). Endorsed: sent to Treasurer for a draft. See also 9685

9814. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr J Besemers, junior, Agent. Oriental Inland Steam Company Limited, Calcutta .Sends copy of a letter to the Secretary to Government, asking that the Company may not be excluded from competition with the Indus Flotilla Company in the purchase of steam vessels about to be sold by Government. Copy of reply, the letter will be answered through the official channel.

9815. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Jumna Pershad, Manager of the Soolatoor newspaper, Cawnpore .In reply, submits a Memorandum of the Governor General's subscription to the newspaper from Oct 1860 to Dec 1862. Cover only. Sent to Treasurer. See also 9761

9816. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr R Temple, on special duty, Calcutta. Reports his return to Calcutta.

9817. Nov 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr James Rain, London. Asks for employment. Printed testimonials. Copy of reply, the Governor General is unable to hold out any hope that his services will be required.

9818. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Captain P Maxwell, Deputy Commissioner of the Punjab, Googaira. Hopes his petition will eventually be granted. See also 9657

9819. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Maharajah Man Singh Bahadoor, Shah Gunge. Sends a statement of the ceremonials observed towards him by the Ex-King of Lucknow and by the British officers some time ago, and asks for these ceremonies, now discontinued, to be observed whenever he comes to Lucknow on formal visits. Sends a copy of a letter from General MacGregor. Copy of reply, he should apply through the Chief Commissioner. See also 9919

9820. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Captain G Browne, Deputy Commissioner 1st class, Saugor, Officiating Sessions Judge, Jubbulpore. Sends a statement of his services, and asks to be allowed to officiate for Mr A H Cocks, Commissioner of Jubbulpore. 1 paper. Copy of reply, in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Commissioner Major Snow has been appointed. See also 9406

9821. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department Calcutta. Asks for the Despatch relating to the prohibition of the export of saltpetre to be returned.

9822. Jan 1862 Letter from the Right Reverend Bishop Charbonnaux, Calcutta. Asks for his interview with the Governor General to be postponed. In French. Copy of reply, arranging interview.

9823. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to Major J G Halliday, Bangalore. Acknowledging his telegraph applying for employment in the Mysore Commission. Telegraph Message received No 1366; See also 1457

9824. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr C Tovey, of Messrs MacKenzie Lyall and Co, Calcutta. Has applied for employment to Mr Dickson, and asks for the Private Secretary's aid. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, Private Secretary thinks he should apply to Mr Lushington, or Mr Temple.

9825. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to Captain T Keyes, Madras Army, Loodhiana. Returning his certificate.

9826. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr R Temple, on special duty, Calcutta. Asks whether his travelling expense will be allowed by Government, or whether a deputation allowance will be given. Endorsed: Mr Lushington requested to pay the highest rate of travelling allowance. See also 9838, 9940, 9947

9827. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr E H Lushington, Secretary to Government, of Bengal, Calcutta. Says that Dr Campbell wishes to leave Darjeeling during the current month, and hopes that his successor will be able to replace him then.

9828. Jan 1862 Letter from Mrs M H Williams, Calcutta. Sends a letter to the Governor General asking for money. Copy of reply, request refused.

9829. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H L Thuillier, Surveyor General Calcutta. Suggests Lieutenant J H W Osborne for the vacancy on the Jubbulpore Revenue Survey. See also 9841

9830. Jan 1862 Letter from Colonel H Bruce, President, Police Commission, Calcutta. Reports that he has just received a telegram from Mr Robinson, Madras, specifying that the Supplemental Estimates will not be sent on, so that the Madras Police cost will be under 38 instead of 43 lacs: which is still higher than expected, but out of this sum, more than 5 lacs are for village Police, a nonrecurring sum. Mr J P Grant's allusion in his Despatch about Bengal Police, to the great extra cost in Madras, is now somewhat refuted.

9831. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Captain F D Ogilvie, Officiating Adjutant and in charge of the Meywar Bheel Corps, Kherwarrah, Rajpootana. Applies for Civil employment. Copy of reply, application noted, there are no vacancies at present.

9832. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Major H B Impey, Deputy Commissioner 2nd class, Sumbhulpoor. Applies for a 1st class Deputy Commissioner's post in the Central Provinces. To Colonel Durand. 2 papers. Copy of reply, there are no vacancies.

9833. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr S Da Costa, Sudder Ameen, Arrah. Applies for a Deputy Commissioner's post in the Central Provinces. To Colonel Durand. Copy of reply, there are no vacancies.

9834. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant J P Turton, Adjutant Erinpoorah Irregular Force, Rajpootana. Asks for employment in the Central Province Commission. To Colonel Durand. Copy of reply, there are no vacancies.

9835. Jan 1862 Letter from Baboo Borjinder Nath Roy, Managing Proprietor of the Indian Mirror, Calcutta. Sends a copy of the paper of 1st Jan and hopes for His Excellency's patronage and support while in England. The paper includes a eulogy of Lord Canning. Copy of reply, the subscription will be paid for 1862, but the Governor General cannot promise to continue, after he ceases to be Governor General, to subscribe.

9836. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr T B Doucett, Dacca. Sends an application for employment in the Central Province Commission. Copies of testimonials. Copy of reply, application noted, Private Secretary fears there are no vacancies.

9837. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr G U Yule, Officiating Chief Commissioner of Oudh, Camp Telue, Rae Bareilly. Says there is a vacancy in the grace of 2nd class Assistant Commissioner for which he has nominated Mr H Hankey, which is probably the vacancy the Private Secretary meant. Has visited the Morar Mhow Rajah, just recovering from a grave disease. See also 9573, 9806, 9975

9838. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to Mr C H Lushington, Secretary to Government Financial Department Calcutta. Asking him to grant the highest rate of travelling allowance to Mr Temple. See also 9826, 9940, 9947

9839. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr W Burroughs, Interpreter of Vernacular Languages to the Magistrate of Southern Division, Calcutta. Asks to be made Interpreter to native Members attached to the Council of India. Printed testimonials. Copy of reply, His Excellency does not foresee any occasion for availing himself of Burroughs' offer.

9840. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant A Andrews, Bengal Staff Corps, Officiating Deputy Commissioner of Assam, Gowhatty. Applies for the next vacancy in the Assam Commission. Copy of reply, application noted.

9841. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel H L Thuillier, Surveyor General Calcutta. Sends a volume of Atlas Sheets of India, and asks for the Governor General's orders about a similar volume for His Excellency's own use. (Sheets, not enclosed). Will have an Atlas of the Topographical Survey of the Himalayas prepared for the Governor General. Returns thanks for Lieutenant Osborne's appointment to the Revenue Survey. See also 9829

9842. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr James Eede, Assistant to Civil Pay Master, North West Provinces Allahabad. Sends copy of an official letter asking for an appointment in the Central or Nagpore Provinces, asks for the Private Secretary's aid. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

9843. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Major B P Lloyd, Deputy Commissioner Ajmeer. Applies for a Commissioner's post in the Central Provinces. Copy of reply, there are no vacancies. See also 9530

9844. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr George Lock, Judge, Sudder Dewanny Audawlut, Calcutta. Says that his son John will be glad to get an appointment in the Pegu Commission.

9845 . Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mrs C E Cannon, Rangoon. Acknowledges letter of 9 Dec. See also 9662

9846. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Asghar Hussain, Managing Proprietor, Mujmoo-ool-Bahrein, Loodiana. Replies that the subscription to the newspaper is 14 Rupees. Cover only. Endorsed: Letter sent to Treasurer.

9847. Jan 1862 Letter from Mrs Evans, Calcutta. Asks for money. Copy of reply, request refused.

9848. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr E Impey, Post Master General Bombay. Asks for his claims for promotion to be considered. Copy of reply, acknowledgement.

9849. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to the Honourable C Beadon. Commenting on his Draft Resolution on Pegu, Tenasserim and Arakan, suggesting certain changes.

9850. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant W Phaire, 3rd class Deputy Commissioner, Assam, Nowgong. Returns thanks for his appointment to Oudh. Copy of earlier letter, offering him the post. Governor General's Book No 2177; See also 9666, 9806, 9975, 10159