Mss Eur F699/1/3/7/36

Contains docketed sets of papers numbered 684 to 700, originally in one bundle labelled ‘Military Secretary's Office No. 7. Papers on Miscellaneous Subjects Nos. 601 to 700’.

684. Draft memorandum by Major General Richard J.H. Birch regarding objections to certain provisions of the Government's General Order no. 332 by Sir Charles Wood dated 10 Apr 1861 [regarding Army Amalgamation]. 29 Jun 1861.

685. Copy of memorandum by Lieutenant Colonel H.W. Norman, on the formation of the Indian Artillery and Royal Artillery Brigades, 23 Aug 1861. Also extract from the Government's General Order no. 332 by Sir Charles Wood dated 10 Apr 1861 [regarding Army Amalgamation]. Also table showing proposed reduction in the Batteries to be formed from the old Indian Artillery into the New Royal Artillery.

686. Memorandum for the [Governor General's] Staff on the presentation of the Investiture to the Commander in Chief [Sir Hugh Rose, to the Order of the Star of India], 26 Aug 1861. 2 copies.

687. Draft memorandum by Charles Canning on the presentation of the Investiture to the Commander in Chief [Sir Hugh Rose, to the Order of the Star of India], 25 Aug 1861, with fair copy.

688. Printed circular for a rifle match between the Head Quarters Wing, 75th Regiment and the 6th Bengal European Regiment, sanctioned by Brigadier General Showers. 1861. 2 copies. Also printed results of the rifle match, headed 'Presidency Division Rifle Match'. 20 Jul 1861.

689. Extract of private letter from Sir Charles Wood to Charles Canning, 18 Jul 1861, regarding Artillery.

690. Memorandum from the Quarter Master General's Office regarding the embarkation of Troops. 7 Mar 1861.

691. Printed memorandum addressed to John Strachey, Dr Linton, Dr McLelland, Lieutenant Colonel Gawler, and Major P. Stewart, appointing them to Special Commission of Enquiry to investigate the recent outbreak of cholera amongst the European Troops in several stations in the North West Provinces, and at Meean Meer. 31 Aug 1861.

692. Memorandum addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army regarding proposed arrangements for the Command of the 6th European Regiment, and the Cavalry and Infantry attached to the depot at Barrackpore. 1 Jun 1861.

Note that items 693 and 694 are to be kept together in the Military Secretary's Office.

693. Note by Henry Yule regarding Royal Engineers, other Corps of Engineers in the Indian Army, and Army Amalgamation. 17 Dec 1860.

694. Bundle of memorandums by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Yule on Army Amalgamation with reference to the Engineers. Printed memorandum, 1859. Handwritten memorandum 'Amalgamation in reference to the Engineers for His Excellency the Governor General', 26 Nov 1860. Printed Public Works Department Memorandum no. 40 of 1859 to Lord Stanley, 7 Jul 1859. Printed Public Works Department Memorandum no. 61 of 1859 to Sir Charles Wood, 24 Sep 1859. Printed Public Works Department Memorandum no. 1 of 1859 [1860] to Sir Charles Wood, 20 Dec 1859. Printed Public Works Department Memorandum no. 15 of 1860 to Sir Charles Wood, 30 Apr 1860.

Note that items 695-698 are memorandums by Colonel Balfour.

695. 'Notes for his Excellency Earl Canning... on the effective strength of the Royal and Indian Artilleries...' Colonel Balfour, 1860.

696. Memorandum on the effective strength of the British Forces in India. 1860.

697. Memorandum on Regiments of European Cavalry to be retained in Bengal, Madras and Bombay. 1860.

698. Memorandum relating to the Governor General's proposal for 45 Regiments of European Infantry for the Presidency of Bengal. 1860.

699. Printed report no. 6 from the Military Finance Commissioners, 26 May 1860, regarding establishing a Staff Corps.

700. Copy of dispatch no. 374 from Sir Charles Wood, India Office, 9 Oct 1860, regarding amount of European Force permanently required for the defence of the Bengal Presidency. 1860.