| Abstract: |
This volume records various letters, telegrams, memos, etc., concerning the royal visit of King George V to Nepal for a shooting trip from December 18 to December 28, 1911. He was invited by Candra Śamśera Jaṅga Bahādura Rāṇā. This document contains correspondences chiefly between Candra Śamśera and the British Resident in Nepal, Colonel John Manners Smith. Matters such as the general planning of the shooting campaign, selection of camp sites, security, catering, construction of the shooting boxes, presents to be given to the royal entourage, etc., are documented.
Table of Contents - overview
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General Arrangements -- 1
Full names and titles of the R. Party--50
Persons who were present at Bhiksa Khori when the Majesty arrived --55
Articles presented to the Majesty --71
Birds and animals presented to --74
Acknowledgment of the presents to the party during Xmas --77
Photographs --94
Selection of the sites of camps --103
Telegraph line --114
Police and Guard arrangements --126
Catering --145
Shooting Box --159
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1--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Resident Nepal, Colonel John Manners Smith, dated 04/12/1910 requesting the colonel to arrange for His Majesty’s visit to Nepal to engage in hunting activities-1--PCRIND_0005/0005
2--A letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 15/12/1910 acknowledging Candra Śamśera’s invitation to the His Majesty to shoot in Nepal in 1912-1--PCRIND_0005/0005
3--Extract of a letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1910 where he asks Candra Śamśera for a representative from Nepal for the coronation of His Majesty the King Emperor and inquires about camp arrangements for the shoot-2--PCRIND_0005/0006
4--In this letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 25/12/1910 the matter of sending a representative from the Nepal Durbar to Delhi for the King Emperor’s coronation and about Śamśera’s invitation to the King Emperor for a shooting campaign in Nepal is discussed-3--PCRIND_0005/0007
5--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 06/01/1911 informing of the King’s acceptance to come shooting in Nepal after the Durbar ceremonies in Delhi-3--PCRIND_0005/0007
6--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 06/01/1911 to thank the colonel for the acceptance of the shooting invitation by the King-3--PCRIND_0005/0007
7--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 07/01/1911 inquiring about the plans and arrangements for the King’s visit to Nepal for shooting in Chitwan-4--PCRIND_0005/0008
8--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 09/01/1911 inquiring about the King’s entourage and discussing the necessary tent and road arrangements for the shooting in Chitwan-6--PCRIND_0005/0010
9--List of Tents in stock-7--PCRIND_0005/0011
10--List of Darogas and Rauts-8--PCRIND_0005/0012
11--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 11/01/1911 suggesting the building of huts instead of using tents for the King’s shooting visit in Nepal-8--PCRIND_0005/0012
12--Extract of a letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 13/01/1911 asking about the date of the Delhi Durbar coronation ceremony to plan for the King’s shooting campaign in Chitwan-11--PCRIND_0005/0015
13--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 18/01/1911 regarding camping accommodations for the King’s shooting campaign, details of shooting plans, camp arrangements, and transportation of people and luggage-11--PCRIND_0005/0015
14--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 23/01/1911 regarding building a hut for the King and planning of the camping grounds-16--PCRIND_0005/0020
15--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 27/01/1911 informing the King’s wish to visit Nepal but about the dates not being definite yet-17--PCRIND_0005/0021
16--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 28/01/1911 informing Śamśera of his interview with the Viceroy regarding the King’s shooting plans in Nepal-18--PCRIND_0005/0022
17--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 30/01/1911 expressing his eagerness to the King’s 10 days shoot in Nepal-18--PCRIND_0005/0022
18--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 05/02/1911 detailing his visit in Calcutta, about individuals he met who will be part of the King’s shooting entourage in Nepal, about the itinerary of the 10 days shoot-19--PCRIND_0005/0023
19--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 08/02/1911 about the program of the shooting and the ground maps-21--PCRIND_0005/0025
20--Letter from Major Burden to Candra Śamśera dated 21/02/1911 thanking the latter for his rhino shoot in Nepal and about the plans to make camps for the King’s shoot-21--PCRIND_0005/0025
21--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Major Burden dated 23/02/1911 congratulating the major for shooting a rhino and enquiring about the camps and the roads-22--PCRIND_0005/0026
22--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 23/02/1911 about the purchase of motors and the arrangements of shooting boxes for the shooting campaign-22--PCRIND_0005/0026
23--Telegram from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 22/02/1911 informing about his travels in India and about the trials of motors for purchase-25--PCRIND_0005/0029
24--Extract from a letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 24/02/1911 inquiring about Lady McMahon’s travel dates-26--PCRIND_0005/0030
25--Extract from a letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 20/03/1911 about the suitability of Thori as campsite for the King’s shooting visit-27--PCRIND_0005/0031
26--Memorandum submitted by Kaji Marichi Man Singh to Colonel John Manners Smith on 23/03/1911 concerning the construction of shooting boxes and regarding tents and furniture, conveyances and transport, the caterer, lighting arrangements, and position of tents-27--PCRIND_0005/0031
27--Extract from Colonel John Manners Smith’s letter to Candra Śamśera dated 11/04/1911 informing the King’s approval of the arrangements of shooting boxes and communicating other needs mentioned by the King-29--PCRIND_0005/0033
28--Extract from a letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 15/04/1911 acknowledging Colonel Smith’s letter of 11/04/1911 and suggesting that the telegraph lines be constructed by the Telegraph Department-29--PCRIND_0005/0033
29--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 30/04/1911 giving thanks for the colonel’s cooperation with regards to the shooting campaign-31--PCRIND_0005/0035
30--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 23/07/1911 expressing concern about Candra Śamśera’s health-31--PCRIND_0005/0035
31--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 22/09/1911 regarding how many cattle are to be allowed into Chitwan on account of the shooting campaign-32--PCRIND_0005/0036
32--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 20/10/1911 with a list of people accompanying the King for the shooting campaign-32--PCRIND_0005/0036
33--Reply from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 27/10/1911 acknowledging the list of people accompanying the King for the shooting campaign-33--PCRIND_0005/0037
34--Itinerary for His Majesty’s journey from Bhikha Thori to Bankipore-33--PCRIND_0005/0037
35--Baggage Notice: instructions on when and how baggage necessary for the shoot should be carried out-33--PCRIND_0005/0037
36--‘Remarshalled for H.I.M.’s Nepal Shoot’: List of the entourage and their corresponding title/occupation-34--PCRIND_0005/0038
37--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 05/11/1911 regarding the plan for the shooting campaign and expressing concern for arrangements of the King’s lunch-35--PCRIND_0005/0039
38--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 06/11/1911 informing of road conditions to the camps-36--PCRIND_0005/0040
39--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 08/11/1911 about sanitary conditions at Thori-37--PCRIND_0005/0041
40--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Major Burden dated 09/11/1911 giving an outline of the plan for the shoot and asking for-38--PCRIND_0005/0042
41--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 09/11/1911 on the King’s lunch and on transport arrangements-39--PCRIND_0005/0043
42--Extract from Colonel John Manners Smith’s letter to Candra Śamśera dated 09/11/1911 giving an account of the progress being made at Sukhibhar-40--PCRIND_0005/0044
43--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 14/11/1911 on the arrangements for sanitation and railway preparation at Bhiksha Thori-41--PCRIND_0005/0045
44--Extract from Candra Śamśera’s letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 14/11/1911 regarding a presentation of birds and animals to the King-41--PCRIND_0005/0045
45--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 16/11/1911 requesting a map of Sukhibar and Kasara-42--PCRIND_0005/0046
46--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 17/11/1911 with a list of birds and animals that Candra Śamśera wishes to present to the King-42--PCRIND_0005/0046
47--Telegram from Colonel John Manners Smith enquiring whether the Nepal Government has authorized agents to apply to Reuters for the King’s visit at press rates-43--PCRIND_0005/0047
48--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 20/11/1911 informing the arrival of Mr. Talathi and his satisfaction with the camp-43--PCRIND_0005/0047
49--Telegram from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 20/11/1911 informing he is not aware of authorizing agents to apply to Reuters-44--PCRIND_0005/0048
50--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 20/11/1911 regarding food supplies allotted for Indian servants at the campsite-44--PCRIND_0005/0048
51--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 20/11/1911 mentioning the inability to prepare maps for the shooting areas due to lack of time-45--PCRIND_0005/0049
52--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 23/11/1911, Candra Śamśera informs the colonel about sending the pass required for an overseer to Sir John Hewett-46--PCRIND_0005/0050
53--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 23/11/1911, Colonel John Manners Smith asks Candra Śamśera to inform the British subjects in Kathmandu of the ceremony taking place in honour of the Royal Proclamation being read out at the Imperial Durbar in Delhi on 12/12/1911; the letter is followed by a passage written in Nepali with the same message, additionally it is said that on the same day some prisoners will be released and that the police should inform British subjects of the ceremony two days before the event-46--PCRIND_0005/0050
54--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 26/11/1911, Colonel John Manners Smith informs that the list of animals and birds that Candra Śamśera wishes to present to the King is satisfactory and adds in a few suggestions-47--PCRIND_0005/0051
55--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 27/11/1911 informing the latter of the camp site conditions-47--PCRIND_0005/0051
56--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 28/11/1911 confirming that he has arranged for the announcement of the event to be held in the British Residency on the 12th of December to British subjects in Nepal in honor of the Royal Proclamation being read out at the Imperial Durbar in Delhi on the same day-49--PCRIND_0005/0053
57--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 28/11/1911 regarding the 101 gun salute to be performed to mark the visit of the King on the 18th of December 1911 to Nepali territory; also mentions the intentions to release few prisoners in honor of the event and to light bon fires on one of the highest hills surrounding the Kathmandu Valley; furthermore, informs that capital punishment will be stopped in Nepal during the King’s sojourn in India and Nepal-49--PCRIND_0005/0053
58--Notice in English and Nepali for British announcing the reading of the Royal Proclamation at the British Residency in Kathmandu on the 12th of December 1911 to mark the Royal Proclamation at the Imperial Durbar in Delhi on the same day; notice issued to make British subjects in Kathmandu aware of the event-50--PCRIND_0005/0054
59--A list with ‘Full names and titles of the Royal Party’-50--PCRIND_0005/0054
60--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 02/12/1911 expressing his satisfaction that guests are pleased with the camp arrangements; also mentions the setting up of phone and telegram stations, and the arrangements of cars and trains-51--PCRIND_0005/0055
61--Extract from a letter from A. R. Cleaveland to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 03/12/1911 informing that Haripada Gupta, an assistant doctor at Kasara, did not perform a salam and so should not be permitted in the vicinity of the Royal Party-53--PCRIND_0005/0057
62--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 11/12/1911 informing the death of King Pṛthvī Vīra Vikrama Śāha of Nepal and the ascendance of King Tribhuvana to the throne; Śamśera also mentions that it was ‘the last wish’ of the late king to make the shoot a success despite any possible hindering circumstances-53--PCRIND_0005/0057
63--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 17/12/1911, Candra Śamśera informs having sent a cheque as a payment to Arthur Butler & Co.-54--PCRIND_0005/0058
64--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 17/12/1911, Candra Śamśera extends thanks for the condolences from the King Emperor, the Queen Empress, the Viceroy and Sir A.H. McMahon on the death of King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah Dev-54--PCRIND_0005/0058
65--List of officers who were present at Bhiksha Thori station at the time of the arrival of His Majesty the King Emperor; followed by a statement on the date of the King’s arrival (18/12/1911) and departure (28/12/1911)-55--PCRIND_0005/0059
66--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 21/12/1911, Colonel John Manners Smith mentions the King’s approval to move to the next camp on the 23rd of December 1911-55--PCRIND_0005/0059
67--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 23/12/1911 with a list of the names of Europeans in the camps for Christmas letter and a list of subordinates who should be presented with khukuris-55--PCRIND_0005/0059
68--Excerpt of a speech delivered by the Duke of Teck on behalf of His Imperial Majesty’s Suite on 27/12/1911 thanking Candra Śamśera for the shooting campaign and Christmas presents followed by a list of the names of the members of the Royal Family-56--PCRIND_0005/0060
69--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 27/12/1911, Colonel Smith mentions he received a 100 pound cheque from Lord Stamfordham to be distributed to the men who arranged the camps and to the servants who served Lord Stamford-56--PCRIND_0005/0060
70--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 27/12/1911 asking the latter to present Colonel Bahadur Gambhir Singh before the King-57--PCRIND_0005/0061
71--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 27/12/1911 assuring that he will delegate Colonel Kumar Man Singh and Major Burden to distribute the cheque of 100 pounds received from Lord Stamfordham on behalf of the King to the Nepalese servants who have worked in the camps-57--PCRIND_0005/0061
72--Letter from Lord Stamfordham to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 27/12/1911 indicating the King’s desire to give a cheque of 100 pounds to the Nepalese servants who helped with the camp arrangements-58--PCRIND_0005/0062
73-Telegram from Candra Śamśera to His Imperial Majesty the King Emperor dated 30/12/1911 expressing his gratitude for the King’s kind words and appreciation regarding the shooting campaign-58--PCRIND_0005/0062
74--In this letter from King George V to Candra Śamśera dated 28/12/1911, the King thanks Candra Śamśera for the shooting campaign in Nepal-59--PCRIND_0005/0063
75--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 31/12/1911, Candra Śamśera asks the colonel to forward a letter addressed to His Excellency the Viceroy to inform about the success of the King’s visit to Nepal-59--PCRIND_0005/0063
76--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Charles Baron Hardinge (Viceroy and Governor General of India) dated 31/12/1911 informing the latter of the success of the shooting campaign, expressing his gratitude to the King for the gifts (rifles and cartridges) and for conferring insignias to him and his brother and thanking the Viceroy for his favors-59--PCRIND_0005/0063
77--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 03/01/1912, Candra Śamśera asks the colonel to make arrangements for the dispatch of birds and animals presented to the King to the Calcutta Zoo before being shipped to England-61--PCRIND_0005/0065
78--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 01/01/1912, Colonel John Manners Smith expresses his delight about the King’s appreciation of Candra Śamśera for arranging the shooting campaign-62--PCRIND_0005/0066
79--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 05/01/1912, King George V thanks Candra Śamśera once again for arranging a successful shooting campaign and for his visit to Nepal-62--PCRIND_0005/0066
80--In this reply to King George V dated 11/01/1912, Candra Śamśera expresses his thanks and gratefulness to the King for his kind words and his visit to Nepal-63--PCRIND_0005/0067
81--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Earl Curzon of Kedleston dated 02/01/1912 thanking the latter for making him a fellow at the Royal Geographical Society London and recounting the success of the King’s visit to Nepal for the shooting campaign-64--PCRIND_0005/0068
82--List of articles (coins, ornaments, weapons, etc.) presented to His and Her Majesties and the Royal Suite and other persons-65--PCRIND_0005/0069
83--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 06/01/1912, Candra Śamśera thanks the colonel for his views about the Rs. 5000 payment to Major Burden-70--PCRIND_0005/0074
84--Letter from Candra Śamśera to an unknown recipient dated 08/01/1912 recounting the success of the King’s shooting campaign in Nepal-70--PCRIND_0005/0074
85--‘List of articles presented to His Imperial Majesty the King Emperor on 24th Dec 1911’: coins, stamps, ornaments, birds, animals, wood carvings, etc.-71--PCRIND_0005/0075
86--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 05/01/1912, Colonel John Manners Smith gives an update on the arrangements for the dispatch of birds and animals that were presented to the King-75--PCRIND_0005/0079
87--Telegram from King George V to Candra Śamśera dated 10/01/1912 thanking him for his kind wishes-75--PCRIND_0005/0079
88-Telegram from Candra Śamśera to King George V dated 10/01/1912 wishing the latter a good journey to England-76--PCRIND_0005/0080
89--Letter from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 12/01/1912 informing the latter of the notification of appointments to the Royal Victorian Order and the possible sale of the shooting boxes used for the shooting campaign-76--PCRIND_0005/0080
90--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 11/01/1912, Candra Śamśera informs about receiving a gracious letter from the King with a copy of it attached-76--PCRIND_0005/0080
91--Letter from Candra Śamśera to Lord Annaly dated 15/01/1912 thanking the latter for his kind words about Candra Śamśera and his sons-77--PCRIND_0005/0081
92--Letter from Lord Stamfordham to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911 thanking the latter for his presents, Christmas card and for organizing the shooting campaign-77--PCRIND_0005/0081
93--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911, E.R. Henry thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and the shooting campaign-77--PCRIND_0005/0081
94--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911, H. R. Hoff thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and wishes him for the holidays-78--PCRIND_0005/0082
95--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911, Lord Annaly thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and the shooting campaign-78--PCRIND_0005/0082
96--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911, R.E. Grimston thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and his hospitality-78--PCRIND_0005/0082
97--In this letter from Mary McMahon to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911, she thanks him for the Christmas presents and his hospitality-79--PCRIND_0005/0083
98--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 26/12/1911, Doris Manners Smith thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents-79--PCRIND_0005/0083
99--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911, Mr. Jacob Hood thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas card and presents-80--PCRIND_0005/0084
100--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 25/12/1911, Lord Charles Fitzmaurice thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents-80--PCRIND_0005/0084
101--In this letter from Colin Richard Keppel dated 25/01/1911, he thanks Candra Śamśera for the presents and his hospitality-80--PCRIND_0005/0084
102--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 26/12/1922, Bryan Godfrey Faussett thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and his kindness-81--PCRIND_0005/0085
103--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 26/12/1911, Sir Arthur Henry Mcmahon thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents-81--PCRIND_0005/0085
104--In this letter dated 26/12/1911, R. B. Kinsley thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas greetings and congratulates him for receiving the G.C.V.O-81--PCRIND_0005/0085
105--In this letter dated 26/12/1911, S.B. Orton thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas greetings-82--PCRIND_0005/0086
106--In this letter from Hiralal Basu Rai Bahadur to Candra Śamśera dated 26/12/1911, he thanks Candra Śamśera for the time in Nepal-82--PCRIND_0005/0086
107--In this letter from Mr. Talland dated 27/12/1911, he wishes to convey his thanks to Candra Śamśera-82--PCRIND_0005/0086
108--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 26/12/1911, Sir L.H. Smith-Dorrien thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and his hospitality-83--PCRIND_0005/0087
109--In this letter dated 26/12/1911, Sir Richard Havelock Charles thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and his hospitality-83--PCRIND_0005/0087
110--In this letter dated 26/12/1911, Sir Harry Davis Watson thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas presents and card-84--PCRIND_0005/0088
111--In this letter dated 31/12/1911, Sir Harry Davis Watson informs Candra Śamśera of his return and thanks him once again for his hospitality and congratulates him on the success of the shooting campaign-84--PCRIND_0005/0088
112--In this telegram dated 01/01/1912, the Earl of Durham wishes Candra Śamśera and his family a happy new year on behalf of the King-84--PCRIND_0005/0088
113--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 08/01/1912, Lord Annaly once again thanks Candra Śamśera for his hospitality during the shooting campaign in Nepal-84--PCRIND_0005/0088
114--In this telegram to Candra Śamśera dated 10/01/1912, the Duke of Teck thanks Candra Śamśera-85--PCRIND_0005/0089
115--In this telegram from the Earl of Durham to Candra Śamśera dated 11/01/1912, the members of the Imperial Suite thanks Candra Śamśera once again for his hospitality before leaving India-85--PCRIND_0005/0089
116--In this letter to Candra Śamśera from Mr. Balkely (Equerry to the Duke of Connaught) dated 08/01/1911, Mr. Balkely thanks Candra Śamśera on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught for the Christmas and New Year card and encloses a card from the couple to Candra Śamśera-85--PCRIND_0005/0089
117--In this letter from Baron Hardinge of Penhurst to Candra Śamśera dated 16/01/1912, the Baron congratulates Candra Śamśera on the success of the shooting campaign and congratulates him and his brother for the honors received from the King-86--PCRIND_0005/0090
118--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 20/01/1912, Mr. Druary thanks Candra Śamśera for the New Year card and congratulates him on the success of the shooting campaign-86--PCRIND_0005/0090
119--A reply from the Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society to Candra Śamśera’s letter of 02/01/1912 informing him about his selection as a life member of the society -87--PCRIND_0005/0091
120--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 30/01/1912, Mr. Palmer thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas card and congratulates him on the success of the shooting campaign-87--PCRIND_0005/0091
122--A thank you note for the Christmas and New Year wishes from Lord and Lady Salisbury to Candra Śamśera dated 30/01/1912-87--PCRIND_0005/0091
123--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 17/02/1912, the Earl of Pembroke thanks Candra Śamśera for the Christmas card and congratulates him on the success of the shooting campaign-87--PCRIND_0005/0091
124--Reply from Candra Śamśera to the Earl of Pembroke dated 18/03/1912 thanking the latter for his kind words-88--PCRIND_0005/0092
125--In this letter from R.E.T. Hogg to Candra Śamśera dated 18/03/1912, Hogg thanks Candra Śamśera for the souvenirs and the shooting campaign in Nepal-88--PCRIND_0005/0092
126--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 19/03/1912, the Earl of Durham thanks Candra Śamśera for congratulating him on being made a member of the Privy Council, recounts the journey back to England and expresses worries about the labour disputes in England-89--PCRIND_0005/0093
127--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 21/03/1912, Sir A.H. McMahon informs Candra Śamśera that he has sent photographs of himself and Lady McMahon via Colonel Manners Smiths and gives an update about General Judah’s health -89--PCRIND_0005/0093
128--In this letter to Sir Hamlock Charles dated March 1912, Candra Śamśera informs Sir Charles about the historic Buddhist connection of Sukhibhar and Chitwan and sends along a Buddhist figure from Tibet as a gift-90--PCRIND_0005/0094
129--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 04/07/1912, George R.I. thanks Candra Śamśera for the birthday wishes-90--PCRIND_0005/0094
130--In this letter to Colonel Showers dated 20/06/1912, Candra Śamśera writes about the photographs taken during the King’s shooting campaign in Nepal and how he plans to send copies of the photographs to the King and officers of His Majesty’s staff along with the Viceroy and Sir McMahon-91--PCRIND_0005/0095
131--In this letter to Sir A.H. McMahon dated 02/07/1912, Candra Śamśera sends two copies of photographs from the shooting campaign and asks Sir McMahon to send a copy to the Viceroy on his behalf-91--PCRIND_0005/0095
134--A list of names to whom photographs of the shooting campaign were sent along with letters-92--PCRIND_0005/0096
135--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 20/07/1912, Baron Hardinge of Penhurst thanks Candra Śamśera for the photographs of the shooting campaign-93--PCRIND_0005/0097
136--In this reply to Baron Hardinge of Penhurst (the Viceroy) dated 29/07/1912, Candra Śamśera thanks the Viceroy for his kind remarks on the photographs and success of the shooting campaign-93--PCRIND_0005/0097
137--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 04/06/1911, Candra Śamśera asks the colonel if there will be a royal photographer coming along with the King’s entourage for the shooting campaign, and if not, who would be a better option between Herzog & Higgins and Bourne and Shepherd-94--PCRIND_0005/0098
138--Reply from Colonel John Manners Smith to Candra Śamśera dated 06/06/1911 informing that there will not be a photographer among the royal entourage and that the selection of Herzog & Higgins is a good choice-94--PCRIND_0005/0098
139--In this letter to the private secretary of Candra Śamśera dated 18/05/1911, Herzog & Higgins requests to be accepted as the firm to photograph the King’s shooting campaign in Nepal-94--PCRIND_0005/0098
140--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 13/06/1911, Candra Śamśera agrees with the colonel’s selection of Herzog & Higgins to be appointed as the photographers for the shooting campaign-95--PCRIND_0005/0099
141--In this letter to the Herzog & Higgins firm dated 28/06/1911, Kaji Marichi Man Singh informs that they have been selected to photograph the shooting campaign and also lays out the logistical conditions for their participation-95--PCRIND_0005/0099
142--In this letter to the private secretary dated 17/07/1911, the Herzog & Higgins firm thanks for the preference given to them to photograph the shooting campaign and provides their logistical plans (arrival, accommodation, servants, etc.)-96--PCRIND_0005/0100
143--In this letter to the private secretary of Candra Śamśera dated 05/10/1911, the Herzog & Higgins firm requests a copy of the program for the shooting campaign to set their plans accordingly-97--PCRIND_0005/0101
144--In this letter to the Herzog & Higgins firm dated 03/11/1911, Kaji Marichi Man Singh provides the program of the shooting campaign and gives information on what will be provided to the representative of the firms in terms of accommodation, food, etc.-97--PCRIND_0005/0101
145--Reply from the Herzog & Higgins firm to the private secretary dated 07/11/1911 thanking the latter for the instructions provided-98--PCRIND_0005/0102
146--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 19/11/1911, Candra Śamśera informs about the desire of the Johnston and Hoffmann photography firm to be allowed to photograph the King’s visit to Nepal and asks their request should be complied with-99--PCRIND_0005/0103
147--In this letter to the private secretary of Candra Śamśera dated 18/11/1911, the Herzog & Higgins firm writes about a rumour concerning the allowance of Bourne & Shephard photography firm to also participate in the documentation of the King’s shooting campaign and asks for clarification-99--PCRIND_0005/0103
148--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 23/11/1911, Colonel John Manners Smith informs that the request made by the Johnston and Hoffmann photography firm should not be complied with due to the King’s preference to not have any press or photographer in Nepal during his visit-100--PCRIND_0005/0104
149--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 28/11/1911, Candra Śamśera acknowledges the King’s preference and tells him that Johnston & Hoffmann’s request will be declined. He also asks whether the services of Herzog & Higgins should also be declined-100--PCRIND_0005/0104
150--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 30/11/1911, Colonel John Manners Smith informs that there is no objection to Herzog & Higgins being employed to photograph the King’s visit-101--PCRIND_0005/0105
151--In this telegram to the private secretary of Candra Śamśera dated 14/12/1911, a representative from Herzog & Higgins informs their arrival date and requests for travel arrangements-101--PCRIND_0005/0105
152--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 26/02/1912, Colonel John Manners Smith asks Candra Śamśera if he intends to send copies of photographs from the shooting campaign to the King-101--PCRIND_0005/0105
153--In this reply to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 01/03/1912, Candra Śamśera affirms that he is planning to send copies of photographs from the shooting campaign-101--PCRIND_0005/0105
154--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 15/03/1912, Candra Śamśera encloses a photograph of a fully loaded lorry and asks whether it should be enlarged by the Herzog & Higgins firm to be included in the album of photographs from the shooting campaign-102--PCRIND_0005/0106
155--In this letter to Colonel John Manners Smith dated 26/02/1911, Candra Śamśera reports on the road conditions around the planned camp grounds; mentions the suitability of Sukhibhar as the main camp for the shooting campaign and asks the colonel for his views regarding the subject-103--PCRIND_0005/0107
156--In this telegram to Candra Śamśera dated 01/03/1911, Colonel John Manners Smith gives suggestions on campsites and shooting boxes-104--PCRIND_0005/0108
157--In this letter to Candra Śamśera dated 01/03/1911, Colonel John Manners Smith sends a copy of the report on the camp sites made by Major Burden-104--PCRIND_0005/0108
158--‘Notes on tour of inspection of sites for shooting camps for His Majesty the King Emperor and on the roads to between those camps’-1 |
