Mss Eur F699/1/2/2/245

Contains docketed sets of papers, numbered 9851 to 9900, 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 9854, 9856, 9872, 9878, 9880, 9885, 9887, 9888, 9890, 9898, 9899, and 9900 have a red cross on them, to indicate that they ‘may be preserved’, whilst ‘the rest may be destroyed’.

9851. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department, Calcutta. Says that the Commissioners of Kumaon and Assam receive 2,000 Rupees each per month.

9852. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to the Superintendent of Stationery, Calcutta. Complaining of the ink, and small no of quills sent to the Office.

9853. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to Mr E H Lushington, Secretary to Government of Bengal, Calcutta. Asking for Gazettes for the Governor General. See also 9906, 9907

9854. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel E K Elliot, Chief Commissioner Central Provinces, Seetabuldee. Writes about various appointments in the Commission. Is anxious for early orders on various propositions embodied in the joint Report (named). Observes that some of the Bundlecund States should be placed under the Commissioner of Jhansi or else under the Central Provinces, as should the tracts adjoining the Jubbulpore boundary. Asks if there is any special reason why Rewah should have an Agent in direct communication with the Supreme Government. Asks if he may establish a printing press. See also 9773

9855. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr H Lewis, late Master Attendant, Rangoon, Calcutta. Asks for an interview to complain of the hardships of his case, sends documents and asks for his pay to be continued until some vacancy should occur. 3 papers. Copy of reply, the Governor General is too busy to see Lewis. He regrets that he should have lost his position through reductions in the Service, but His Excellency is unable to make any promise of another appointment. See also 9901

9856. Jan 1862 Letter from Colonel H M Durand, Officiating Secretary to Government Foreign Department Calcutta. Reports the arrival of Dinkur Rao, and says that the three native Members are now all present and ready for 15 Jan.

9857. Jan 1862 Letter from the Right Reverend A E F Charbonnaux, Calcutta. Sends his card for the Governor General (no longer enclosed).

9858. Jan 1862 Letter from the Honourable Mr H Forbes, Member of the Legislative Council for Madras, Calcutta. Sends some papers belonging to the Private Secretary's Office, found among Colonel Baird Smith's papers. (Papers not enclosed)

9860. Jan 1862 Letter from Lord William Hay, Deputy Commissioner Simla. Says that he replied a few days ago to an official letter about Bughat, and asks if the matter has been disposed of, as he is anxious to place the young Chief on the Guddee before he leaves by the end of Feb. Asks what has been done about the Sunnuds to the Hill Chiefs. Copy of reply, the Sunnuds are being prepared. The Punjab Government have just declared that Duleep Singh is the lawful son and heir of Comed Singh, so no doubt orders will be issued very soon for acknowledging his claims. Private Secretary was very sorry to hear of Comed Singh's death. See also 9966, 10023. Endorsed: note for reply by Lord Canning.

9861. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Cornet A H E Durnford, late Adjutant Household Military Police Battalion, Cochin. Is anxious to return to England, and asks for a 3 months gratuity. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter has been transferred to the Home Department. See also 10034

9862. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr W A Peacock, Burpore near Jaunpore. Applies for an Honorary Magistracy. Copy of reply, he should apply to the Lieutenant Governor.

9863. Jan 1862 Letter to Captain F R Williamson, late Commander, Government Steamer 'Mechanic', Calcutta. Returning his papers. See also 9237

9864. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr R Temple, Calcutta. Asks for the return of his Memorandum on the Thuggee Department. Office memorandum. See also 8891

9865. Jan 1862 Letter from Sir R Montgomery, Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, Lahore. Hopes to be in Calcutta by the 25 accompanied by Mr Davis. Thanks the Private Secretary for his attempts to get him Lady Canning's photograph.

9866. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel R C Tytler, late 38th Native Infantry, Ghazeepore. Applies for employment. Copy of reply, there are no civil appointments vacant. Register No. 9914

9867. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel G Ramsay, Resident at Nepal. Should the Governor General intend to fill up the post of Assistant Resident and Commandant of the Escort, asks for the appointment to be made soon, as the bad season in the Terai begins in April.

9868. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr J Goodeve, Officiating Master in Equity, Supreme Court, Calcutta. Sends a work on the Law of Evidence by himself. Not enclosed. Copy of reply, grateful acknowledgment.

9869. Jan 1862 Letter from the Honourable E Drummond, Accountant General Calcutta. Sends a letter from Mrs Forbes asking for a Police appointment in the Central Provinces for Lieutenant R Forbes. Copy of reply, Forbes should apply to the Chief Commissioner.

9871. Jan 1862 Letter from Ensign R Richardson, Officiating Quarter Master and Compiler of Pay Abstracts, Her Majesty's 104th Regiment Bengal Fusiliers, Meerut. Applies for the post of Assistant to the Deputy Pay Master, Meerut Circle. Cover only. Endorsed: Transferred to Military Secretary.

9872. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel A P Phayre, Commissioner of Pegu, Calcutta. Suggests temporary arrangements for the Judicial Deputy Commissioner of Rangoon. Copy of reply, his arrangements will be sanctioned. He is to call on the Governor General. See also 9961

9873. Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel A P Phayre, Commissioner of Pegu, Calcutta. Asks to be allowed to remain until the steamer of 2 Feb for Rangoon. Endorsed: answered verbally in the affirmative.

9874. Jan 1862 Letter from Captain W McNeile, Deputy Commissioner Loodiana. Asks if the Governor General has accepted his services in the Central Province Commission. Copy of reply, since his letter McNeile will have seen the Gazette, which answers his question. See also 9599

9875. Jan 1862 Letter from Mrs E B Jones, Chinsurah. Complains of the way in which her claim was dealt with by the Compensation Commissioner and asks for the balance of her claims. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, her letter has been transferred to the Financial Department. See also 9877

9876. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to Major R D Ardagh, Deputy Commissioner Rangoon. Acknowledging receipt of his letter. His request to be appointed a Commissioner has been refused. Governor General 's Book No 2205; See also 10057, 10081

9877. Jan 1862 Letter from Mrs E B Jones, Chinsurah. Sends a Memorial. Covering letter only. See also 9875

9878. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Dr T Anderson, Superintendent Botanical Gardens, Calcutta, Ootacamund. Reports favourably on the climate of the Neilgheries [Nilgiris] for the cultivation of cinchona. Reports unfavourably on Mr McIvor's ability and errors in his meteorological observations. To Mr Grey. Copy. Endorsed: Governor General to Sir W Denison dated 10 Jan 1862

9879. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr C B Denison, Civil Service Magistrate and Collector, Mirzapore. Has received the last instalment of Lord Canning's carpets; will send the accounts. Lady Canning's death is greatly felt by all. Mr Wyllie died at Agra on 8 Jan. Mr Alexander Shakespear succeeds Mr Gubbins at Benares. Mr Campbell's appointment to the Saugor Commissionership is a slur upon the writer and many others. See also 8770

9880. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr C J Wingfield, Chief Commissioner of Oudh, on leave, London. Asks if an earlier letter of his has been received. Has been shown a despatch from the Secretary of State in which his, Wingfield's, views of the question of primogeniture in the landed families of Oudh were upheld in opposition to those of the Government of India, disclaims having influenced the decision of the Home Government. Has much improved in health, and intends to return to India on expiration of his leave, or earlier. Note about Wingfield's address. Copy of reply, the Governor General will reply to Wingfield's previous letter. He did not think that Wingfield would have influenced the Secretary of State about the primogeniture question. Yule's administration in Oudh has been excellent.

9881. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr R Temple, Calcutta. Asks how many copies of the Report on Central Provinces are to be printed. Colonel Elliot is anxious for the Report to be published, with the possible exception of certain sections. Copy of reply, the Governor General will decide about publication when he has read the printed Report. Private Secretary believes that publication might dispel some of the lies about Elliot which are current. See also 9897, 9923

9882. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Major J G Halliday, 12th Madras Native Infantry Commanding 50th Native Infantry, Bangalore. Asks to be made Superintendent of a Division under the Commissioner in Mysore. Copy of reply, the two vacancies have already been filled. Telegraph Message received No 1366; See also 1457, 9823

9883. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr D W Taylor, Lucknow. Asks for an early settlement of the case of his house at Bareilly, and for compensation. Letter no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his letter has been transferred to the Military Department. See also 7509, 7829, 7830

9884. Jan 1862 Letter from Captain W B Thomson, Deputy Commissioner Seonee. States his services, and complains that in the list of postings to the new Amalgamated Commission he finds he has been degraded; he believes this is an error, and asks for the matter to be submitted to the Governor General. 2 papers. Copy of reply, the clerical error in his designation has been corrected in the Gazette of 15 Jan. Colonel Elliot has been asked why he has placed Captain Ashburner higher in the Commission than Thomson. See also 9893, 9963

9885. Jan 1862 Letter from Ensign P Dwyer, on half pay, 88th Regiment Etawah. Writes calling himself King of Bohemia. 2 letters. See also 10096

9886. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr J G B Griffin, late Captain Her Majesty's 3rd Madras Europeans, Calcutta. Sends a Memorial asking for some provision for his family until his case can be brought to the notice of the Secretary of State. Memorial no longer enclosed. Copy of reply, his Memorial has been transferred to the Military Department. See also 10212

9887. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Lieutenant Colonel A P Phayre, Commissioner of Pegu, Calcutta. Sends two letters from Dr Williams, Mandalay. The King is well. The resources of the Province are immense, but there is no-one to develop them. There are renewed disturbances in the Shan States. Hostilities between the Kakhyens, the Chinese, and the Mussulmen of Yunan are ended, and the decennial Chinese Embassy is expected. Gives his opinion of some of the Ministers, and the Heir Apparent. Cordial feelings exist between the King and the Prince, both value England's friendship. Williams is on friendly terms with M d'Avera, whom he describes, with some account of his doings. Describes the foreign Residents and some of the Burman officials. Gives the terms on which the 'Ely' was presented to the King. Reports the arrival of some Pathins from the Chinese Frontier. Discussion of the Banio (?) Expedition is deferred.

9889. Jan 1862 Letter from Major E J Rickards, Commanding Mhairwa Battalion, Beaur. Applies for a Political or Military appointment. 2 extracts. Copy of reply, application noted. See also 10155

9890. Jan 1862 Letter from Baboo Dukhinarunjun Mookerjee, Calcutta. Asks for an interview to ask to be allowed to buy land in Bengal in lieu of the land promised him by Mr Wingfield in Oudh. Also wishes to explain a plan for removing causes of disturbances in British Territories adjoining independent Tipperah. 6 papers. Copy of reply, the Governor General has no time to grant an interview, would the Baboo state his business in writing. See also 9908, 9916

9891. Jan 1862 Letter from Mrs L Brandreth, Camp, Thamessur. Will send the dress for Lady Waterford, acknowledges payment. Has heard nothing from Sir R Montgomery about Mr Brandreth's appointment to the Legislative Council. See also 9801

9892. Dec 1861 - Jan 1862 Letter from Mr C B Saunders, Officiating Commissioner of Mysore, Camp, Belvor. Asks for the Governor General to fill up the vacancies in the Commission as soon as possible, and makes recommendations Copy of reply, the Governor General has agreed to the recommendations. No more Assistants will be sent until the Rajah's claim is disposed of. Private Secretary suggests that Saunders should show the Government how few officers he has; Oudh, which is nearly equal in area and revenue to Mysore, has twice as many Civil officers. Some of the Mysore Superintendents have charges nearly as large as Commissioners elsewhere. See also 8580, 9803, 9894, 9895, 10067; Telegraph Message sent No 948

9893. Jan 1862 Letter from Colonel E K Elliot, Chief Commissioner of the Central Provinces, Seetabuldee. Replies about Captain Thomson. Observes that in the Gazette all the 3rd class Assistants have been put on 400 Rupees, whereas he had proposed 500 in his list for all exercising the powers of Magistrate. Copy of earlier letter, about Thomson. See also 9773, 9888, 9896, 9884, 9963

9894. Jan - Feb 1862 Letter from Captain R N Taylor, 17th Madras Native Infantry Madras. Returns thanks for the post of Junior Assistant in Mysore. Copy of earlier letter, notifying him of his appointment. Governor General's Book No 2189, 2198; See also 9734, 9892

9895. Jan - Feb 1862 Letter from Major General E Armstrong, Madras Army, Madras. Returns thanks for his son's appointment to the Mysore Commission. Copy of earlier letter, about the appointment. See also 9682, 9892

9896. Jan 1862 Copy of a letter to Mr C U Aitchison, Under Secretary to Government Foreign Department, Calcutta. About the Commission of the Central Provinces, and the distribution of appointments there. See also 9888, 9893

9897. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr R Temple, Calcutta. Will soon submit the Central Province Reports in print, and hopes they may be published, especially if they would refute the newspaper statements about Colonel Elliot's opposition to financial inquiry, and his shortcomings. See also 9881, 9923

9898. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr G Ackland, Managing Director, Ishera Yarn Mills Company Limited, Ishera. Complains of the objectionable proceedings of the Collector of Hooghly in collecting Income Tax from a native employee of the Mills, and asks for an interview. 3 papers, and a pamphlet of printed correspondence. Copy of reply, inquiries are being made from the Bengal Secretary. See also 8691, 8692; Governor General's Book No 1962

9899. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr W Grey, Secretary to Government Home Department Calcutta. Sends a letter from Mr Chapman, Collector of Customs, asking what he is to do about the export of saltpetre to America, as there are several American vessels laden with saltpetre not yet cleared. Sends a return of saltpetre exported from Calcutta from 1 May to 30 Nov 1860, and 1861, and 1 to 26 Dec 1861

9900. Jan 1862 Letter from Mr A M Dowleans, in charge of the Bengal part of the Indian contribution for the London Exhibition, Calcutta. Says the articles will be exhibited at the Bonded Warehouse on 20 Jan, should His Excellency like to see them. Copy of reply, the Governor General will inspect the articles.