| Content Description | Encloses two Cabul Diaries [not present] and states that Shahgarrie did not give the identity of the 'Russian officials' who had written to the King of Bukhara or say what had passed between the Bukharans and the Kabul envoy; reports that Shir Ali had reacted well upon receipt of his [Mayo's] letter on the actions of Shahgarrie; asks for any papers which shed light on Russian policy in Asia, especially relating to commerce; comments on the departure of Lord Clarendon from the Foreign Office and did not envy Granville's role as his replacement; reports that Forsyth would soon be in Yarkand [China]. |