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Appointments, transfers/leave (& complaints)
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D. Lester Richardson appointed, 1891, as Tax Collector in place of G.E. Godber Handwritten signed letter from G.L. Weidemann and a Notification from C.G. Bayne.
A.J. Cowie, appointed, 1863, as Civil Surgeon in place of Asst. Surgeon J.E. Dickenson. The file mentions the leave of Kallie Coomar Mitter, Sub-Asst, Surgeon at Akyab and applications from Asst. Surgeons Donally and Reamy for the place of Dr. Cowie. Handwritten signed letters from Capt. H. Nelson Davies to Col. xxxxx. Capt. G.E.T. Green, Asst. Commissioner, appointed, 1896, Magistrate etc. and also as Forest Settlement Officer. Typed Notifications from E.S. Symes and F.C. Gates, by order of R.E.V. Arbuthnot. Mg Tha Kin, Sub-divnl. Officer, Wakema, 1897, his handwritten, signed letter of resignation, asked not to he cancels the request. The file also contains a memo from Capt. G.E.T. Green and a further letter from Tha Kin re-submitting his resignation. H.C. Noyce, appointed, 1892, as Myook. Typed and handwritten Notifications from E.S. Symes. Signed, handwritten letter from J.M.T. George to Noyce. E.S. Symes appoints him as a 3rd class Magistrate. Lt. D. Taylor, Asst. Commissioner, 1888, appointed Sub-divnl. Officer, Pyapon. He wishes to resign and return to his regiment. His handwritten signed letter mentions Lt. Priestly 3rd Punjab Cavalry. The file also contains a handwritten, signed letter from H.R. Spearman. Maung Thet appointed Myook 1896 Notification by H. Thirkell White
1920- Appointment of Inspector and Sub-Inspectors:-
Appointments of Inspectors and Sub-inspectors of Police Type written letter mentions E.C.S. Shuttleworth Memo from F.A. McMahon mentions Mg Ba Mi, Mg Teh Sein, Mg Tun Wim Mg Ba Ni, Mg. Type written letters mentions Maung Ba Gyaw. Mr Jolly - 1915, Headmaster, A.-V. School at Dedaye, a complaint has been made against him. Others mentioned :- U Po Te (Thin?) and Mg We Lin , W.S. Wells, Exe. Engr. (typewritten signed letter by Wells, states that the Headmaster appears to have arranged part of the school as a residence which is not allowed.)
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C.M. Euan-Smith, Engr. S. Shan States, appointed, 1910, as Magistrate.
Political Dept. An endorsement bears the names of H.A. Brown and W.F. Rice, L.W. Reynolds and S.H. Butler. Mr Donavan, Resident Excise Officer, Kyaiklat, transfer, 1920. Memo from Maung Po Hla, Deputy Commissioner, Pyapon, states Donavan will not be transferred and asks for a monthly report on his conduct outside the opium shop. J.J. Nolan, F.J.I. appointed, 1920, as Director of Publicity, letter from F. Lewisohn to W.V. Wallace. Sgt. M. Dwyer, 1918, his handwritten, signed letter requesting an appointment is a short biography. The file also has letters from G.S. Hardy and J.M. Ferard. Maung Ba Gyaw, Mg Ba Ni, Mg Teh Sein, Mg Thin Win, Appointments/transfers of Police Officers - 1920/21. Others mentioned - E.C.S. Shuttleworth, F.A. McMahon, Ba Tun.
1921 - Crew of Launches - leave/postings of Lascar's mostly. Includes memos some of which are signed to/from:-
Lt. Comdr. N. Wood-SmithLt. Comdr. N. Wood-Smith Lt. Comdr. N. Wood-Smith Maung Po Hla Capt. A. Hamilton Husanath Juma C.E. GriffithsCapt. A. St. C. Bowden W.S. Morrison Maung Ngwe Zaing 1922 - Crew of Launches - leave/postings of Lascar's mostly. Includes memos some of which are signed to/from:-
Lt. Comdr. N. Wood-Smith Capt. A. St. C. Bowden Lt. Comdr. H.L. Davis Engr. Lt. Comdr. T.A. Lemon Lt. Col. H.V.M. Langtry Maung Ba |
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Mr Hardinge - 1904
Excise Superintendent - a handwritten, signed letter from Mr Keith describes the incompetence and ill health of Mr Hardinge. Others mentioned in this file:- Mr Porter, Mr Hall, a second file dated Feb. 1905 continues in the same vein and refers to Mr A. Hardinge. Handwritten, signed letters to/from Mr Porter & C.S. Bayne also mentions Mr Finn, the Cathedral Chaplain. A typed letter from H.A. Thornton mentions Sergeant Maung Nyo, Inspector Maung Po Myaing and also refers to the incompetence of Mr Hardinge. Eventually typed, signed letters from D.Lester Richardson gets things sorted out, one of which states that Inspector Maung Ngwe Zaing will officiate for Mr Hardinge. |
Capt. Gaynor, Capt. Sparks and Dr. Dickenson - 1856
Complaint against them in a handwritten letter from G.F. Edmonstone to Major A.P. Phayre C.E. Fisher - 1908/9
Typed and handwritten requests from H.P. Todd-Naylor regarding the retention of the services of C.E. Fisher. R.A. Cockram and N.C. Batt. are also mentioned. T. D'Attaides - his dismissal Lt. R.A. Chadwick - handwritten, letters refer to his mental health. |
Handwritten, signed letter reports by Capt. A.P. Phayre on the following Officers:-
Capt. T.A. Sparks. Deputy commissioner
Capt. C.D. Grant, Asst. Commissioner
G.E. Barr, Junior Asst. Commissioner
D.L. Morton, Magistrate of Rangoon
Lieut. Spilsbury, Asst. Magistate
Capt. A. Fytche, Deputy Commissioner
Capt. I. Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Lieut. G. Danger, xxx Asst. Commissioner
Lieut. R.S. Ardagh, Deputy Commissioner
Lieut. White, Asst. Commissioner
E. O’Riley, Asst. Commissioner
R.S. Edwards, Collector of Customs, Rangoon
I.J. Fallon, Collector of Customs, Bassein
R. Scott Moncrieff, Collector of Inland Customs, Mandalay
Capt. T.A. Sparks. Deputy commissioner
Capt. C.D. Grant, Asst. Commissioner
G.E. Barr, Junior Asst. Commissioner
D.L. Morton, Magistrate of Rangoon
Lieut. Spilsbury, Asst. Magistate
Capt. A. Fytche, Deputy Commissioner
Capt. I. Smith, Deputy Commissioner
Lieut. G. Danger, xxx Asst. Commissioner
Lieut. R.S. Ardagh, Deputy Commissioner
Lieut. White, Asst. Commissioner
E. O’Riley, Asst. Commissioner
R.S. Edwards, Collector of Customs, Rangoon
I.J. Fallon, Collector of Customs, Bassein
R. Scott Moncrieff, Collector of Inland Customs, Mandalay
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Dr. G.P. Francis, S.A.S. Lashio.
His promotion and letters of recommendation. |
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The file contains typed and handwritten letters signed by:-H.N.C. Stevenson
Dr. D.J. Lapping D.R. Lewis |
Additional letters from:-
Lt.-Col. A. Ba Thaw J.S. Manikam P.T. Barton A.E. Dennis |
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P.H. McLean - P.W.D. Engineer - Frontier Areas Administration, his posting in 1945/6.
Documents are requested by the Director of Works Lt.-Col. W.......... HQ CAS(B) Works, Twelfth Army, a) Statement of Mclean’s activities during the Japanese occupation, b) Certificate whether his behaviour was loyal and proper. There are no replies but he does get the job. Others briefly mentioned re: postings:-
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Letters to/from:-
Ogen L.R. Clarke T.H. Mani V.S. Rowall R. Krishnan G.G. J Poo Nyo Ramachandran N. |
J.S. Wiltshire - Recommended for a medal for the operations during the Burma Rebellion 1930-32. Letter from U Kyaw mentions his own roll during this period and briefly describes the activities of J.S. Wiltshire. Letter from W. Booth-Gravely to C.R.P. Cooper describes the criteria for an award and mentions Hopwood and Dawkins. Letters to/from:- W. Booth-Gravely, G.R.F. Tottenham, H.F. Searle, C.R.P. Cooper, A.R. Morris, H.W. Boyne, U Kyaw.
Burma Frontier Service Applications - 1937/38
A small number of vacancy's will arise on the retirement of G. Johnston, U Kyi Nyo (who is relieved by Mr Turnbull who will complete his Boundary Commission work about May or June 1937.) U Lu din - set to retire in Feb. 1938. To clarify the situation a handwritten letter from H.H. Craw is sent to various Commissioners ".. the last nine appointments have been Europeans, dating from Mr Leitch in 1930 to the four new officers who came out this year. Two of the officers Turnbull and Franklin were temporarily employed in the Forest Dept. before their appointments... will be one vacancy when Mr Naylor is appointed to succeed Col. Burne in June and another vacancy when Mr Grose retires and either Mr Kingsley or Mr Porter will be due for confirmation. There will be also a vacancy on the retirement of U Kyi Nyo which is due to take place in August and another vacancy in July when Mr Johnston retires."
Typed and Handwritten notes (poss. from Seymour) clarifying the position regarding vacancies in the B. Fr. S. mentions:- “.. retirement of Mr Gaudoin on 7th June 1936, ... C.C. Fisher on 27th June 1936, ... U Kyi Nyo on 6th Jan. 1937... when Kyi Nyo and Mr Johnston retire in July ... a vacancy when Mr Grose retires in December... ”
“When the Frontier Service was first constituted in 1922... As regards the cadre of the Burma Fr. Service the numbers were revised from 39 to 54 in ... 15th Oct. 1926 ... until May 1935 when the cadre was reduced from 54 to 44 ... An additional post, viz, that of the Second Asst. Supdt., Haka, has been abolished with the effect from 16th July 1937 ... the total cadre down to 42 ... the retirements which we can anticipate are F.S. Grose , C.W. King, G. Johnston (15th July 1937,) U Kyi Nyo. ”
Signed letters, Applications and queries start to arrive, many with work and character descriptions. The first of which is from P.C. Fogarty, Commissioner, F. Shan States to A.H. Seymour, Secretary to the Govt., Defence Dept. ".. Hugh Thin Ogh, Extra Asst. Commissioner, applied for an appointment several years ago" and if he is still willing to transfer he would "recommend him in he strongest terms." Handwritten, signed letter from P.C. Fogarty, to A.H. Seymour, regarding his recommendation of Mr Hugh Thin Ogh. He goes on to say “I am anxious to relieve Loader who has had 4 difficult years at Loikaw, Karenni, if Hugh Thin Ogh is appointed to the B. Fr. Service and his services are placed at my disposal, I propose to post him to Loikaw to relieve Loader. He goes on to say “Loader’s early release is very desirable.”
Typed and Handwritten notes (poss. from Seymour) clarifying the position regarding vacancies in the B. Fr. S. mentions:- “.. retirement of Mr Gaudoin on 7th June 1936, ... C.C. Fisher on 27th June 1936, ... U Kyi Nyo on 6th Jan. 1937... when Kyi Nyo and Mr Johnston retire in July ... a vacancy when Mr Grose retires in December... ”
“When the Frontier Service was first constituted in 1922... As regards the cadre of the Burma Fr. Service the numbers were revised from 39 to 54 in ... 15th Oct. 1926 ... until May 1935 when the cadre was reduced from 54 to 44 ... An additional post, viz, that of the Second Asst. Supdt., Haka, has been abolished with the effect from 16th July 1937 ... the total cadre down to 42 ... the retirements which we can anticipate are F.S. Grose , C.W. King, G. Johnston (15th July 1937,) U Kyi Nyo. ”
Signed letters, Applications and queries start to arrive, many with work and character descriptions. The first of which is from P.C. Fogarty, Commissioner, F. Shan States to A.H. Seymour, Secretary to the Govt., Defence Dept. ".. Hugh Thin Ogh, Extra Asst. Commissioner, applied for an appointment several years ago" and if he is still willing to transfer he would "recommend him in he strongest terms." Handwritten, signed letter from P.C. Fogarty, to A.H. Seymour, regarding his recommendation of Mr Hugh Thin Ogh. He goes on to say “I am anxious to relieve Loader who has had 4 difficult years at Loikaw, Karenni, if Hugh Thin Ogh is appointed to the B. Fr. Service and his services are placed at my disposal, I propose to post him to Loikaw to relieve Loader. He goes on to say “Loader’s early release is very desirable.”
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T.P. Doyle
The Commissioner, Mandalay writes to W.H. Payton regarding T.P. Doyle, Deputy Myook, Asst. Township Officer, Kyaukse, "... has been a very brilliant officer." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ U Tun Thoung Typewritten, signed letter from A.E. Gilliat, Commissioner, Irrawaddy Divn. to W.H. Payton, he recommends U Tun Thoung, Extra Asst. Commissioner, appointed as Sub-divisional Officer, Kyonpyaw. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maung Kyaw Typewritten, signed letter (C.V.) from Maung Kyaw Ohn, Township Judge, Pyu applying for a position with B. Fr. S. he also encloses testimonials from U Ba Saing, (signed,) Bar-at-law, retired Dist. & Sessions Judge, Fr. M. Mignot, Supdt. R.C.M. School, Nyaunglebin, C.S.R. Singham, Headmaster, Govt. High School, Thayetmyo, D. Phelips, Asst. Commissioner, Taungdwingyi. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hugh Thin Ogh & U Ba Sein Typewritten, signed letter from Lt.-Col H.R. Pelly, Commissioner, Tenasserim Divn. to W.H. Payton, recommends:- 1. Mr Hugh Thin Ogh, Extra Asst. Commissioner, appointed as Sub-divisional Officer, Kyonpyaw, and adds a brief desc. of his service, qualifications etc. 2. U Ba Sein, Translator, High Court, and adds a brief desc. of his service, qualifications etc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D.W. Rae Typewritten, signed letter of application (brief C.V.) from D.W. Rae, Inspector of Salt Revenue, Ye Circle, together with letters of reference from D.J. Sloss, Principal, University College, G.H. Luce, Offg. Principal, University College. |
U Shein Whet
Typewritten, signed letter from E.F. Baum, Commissioner, Arakan Divn., Akyab, to W.H. Payton, he recommends U Shein Whet, Asst. Insp. of Schools whose typewritten, signed letter of application (C.V.) is also enclosed and lists the names of C.A. Snow, J.M. Symes, E.G.N. Kinch, J.P. Bulkeley, P.B. Quinlan, F.G. French, H.L. Nichols and U Ba Yoke together with their comments on his work. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ U Dwe & U Kyaw Myint Typewritten, signed letter from P. Swithinbank, Commissioner, Pegu Divn.,to W.H. Payton, strongly recommends:- 1. U Dwe, Akunwun, Tharrawaddy, son of the Linbin Mintha. “... Apart from his royal descent, he is an officer of ability and conduct ... recommended by myself and Mr Craw... Mr Lindop remarked “A most excellent officer...” The letter goes on to give a work and character description. 2. U Kyaw Myint, Deputy Supdt. of Police, Sub-divnl. Police Officer, Syriam, “... did very good work and his present Dist. Superintendent Mr Barron writes of him “A keen and efficient young officer...” Oo Kyaw Khine says “... a first class Police Officer...” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ P.V. Lovett-Campbell “... requesting information on the usual procedure of application ... ” regarding employment n the Burma Frontier Service. He received a standard reply from E.P. Donaldson, Burma Office, Whitehall, listing the methods of recruitment etc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ U Maung Maung Typewritten, signed letter of recommendation for U Maung Maung from P.B. Quinlan? to B.W. Swithinbank, Comm. of Pegu Divn., gives family, education dtls. Also includes letters of recommendation from:- Wallace St. John, Maung Gyi, S.T. Philipz, M.E. Deb and Po Chit. |
U Tun Mra U & U Shein Whet
Copy of a letter from R.R. Langham-Carter lists the following who wish to be considered:- U Tun Mra U, U Aung Gyi and U Shein Whet whose application he recommends. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H. Kavanagh Typewritten, signed letter (C.V.) from H. Kavanagh, applying for a position in the B. Fr. S. He is the eldest son of R.M. Kavanagh and grandson of ..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H. Kavanagh & D.W. D'Silva Typewritten, signed letter from C.E. Milner to A.H. Seymour regarding the applications of H. Kavanagh and D.W. D’Silva gives a description of both men. “G.S. Shirley adds that he understands that both Mr Wilkie and Mr Barker are prepared to support Mr D’Silva’a application.” A copy of Kavanagh’s signed C.V. is forwarded by E.C. Simmons. Signed letter of reference for D’Silva from xxx and a typewritten signed application (C.V.) from Mr D’Silva. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H. Kavanagh Extracts from H.E.’s minute relating to an interview with H. Kavanagh at Tharrawaddy “Mr Kavanagh stated that he had been 14 years a Junior Timber Asst. in the Forest Dept. and that he was uncertain as to his prospects of further employment...” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Maung Wa A memorial from Maung Wa, Myook, Township Officer, Tabayin, Shwebo Dist. to Sir Harvey Adamson:- states his royal linage, family history, education, employment history etc. and requesting the payment of arrears to his Political Pension, mentions others who have gained where he has not:- Maung Dwe, Messrs. Burgess, Carey, Adamson, Maung Tun, Maung Kin |
M.J.C. Rosair
Typewritten, signed letter from R.M. MacDougall, Commissioner, Sagaing Divn. regarding his interview with Mr Rosair “.. It will be seen that he is strongly recommended by the Deputy Commissioner and the Divisional Forest Officer, but R.M. MacDougall says “...I do not therefore recommend the application.”
Typewritten, signed letter of recommendation from (possibly H.E. [Harry Ewart] Flint,) Offg. Conservator of Forests, Northern Circle, Maymyo.
Oct 1937 - Typewritten, signed application (C.V.) from M.J.C. Rosair, Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests, Shwebo Forest Divn. Kanbalu. Application forwarded by A.J.M. Lander who has added a handwritten, signed, footnote “He will be a loss to the Forest Dept.. .. intimate knowledge of the country... a constitution strong enough to stand the strain of frontier conditions. I recommend his application.”
Typewritten, signed letter from R.M. MacDougall, Commissioner, Sagaing Divn. regarding his interview with Mr Rosair “.. It will be seen that he is strongly recommended by the Deputy Commissioner and the Divisional Forest Officer, but R.M. MacDougall says “...I do not therefore recommend the application.”
Typewritten, signed letter of recommendation from (possibly H.E. [Harry Ewart] Flint,) Offg. Conservator of Forests, Northern Circle, Maymyo.
Oct 1937 - Typewritten, signed application (C.V.) from M.J.C. Rosair, Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests, Shwebo Forest Divn. Kanbalu. Application forwarded by A.J.M. Lander who has added a handwritten, signed, footnote “He will be a loss to the Forest Dept.. .. intimate knowledge of the country... a constitution strong enough to stand the strain of frontier conditions. I recommend his application.”
L. Khun Naung
Typewritten, signed letters from R.M. MacDougall, Commissioner, Sagaing Divn. to A.H. Seymour stating the “Kachin Inspector of Kachin School in Myitkyina has submitted an application...” In another letter forwarding the application he adds a brief character reference and a discharge cert. from the 6th Burma Battn., University Training Corps signed by (S.F.?) Harvey Williams, Capt. & Adjt.
Typewritten, signed letter of application (brief C.V.) from Laphai Khun Naung, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Myitkyina “... I am the son of Zau Tu, a well known and influential Kachin chief of Sinlumkaba, Bhamo Dist. and hold the distinction of being the first Kachin graduate of the Rangoon University...” – letters of reference from the Director of Public Instruction, Inspector of Schools, Sagaing (though not exactly a reference,) and recommendations from Wallace St. John, Principal, Judson College, Rangoon, Gilbert Greenwood, Judson College, Rangoon and Gilbert Greenwood.
Genl. Dept. Confidential typewritten letter from the Deputy Commissioner, Myitkyina to the Commissioner, Sagaing Divn. submitting the application of L. [Laphai] Khun Naung, he says he has discussed the application with Mr Leyden, Asst. Supdt. Laukhaung, “who has acquired a considerable and accurate knowledge of Kachin customs and conditions,” he has also spoken with Rev’d. R. Dudrow, Supdt., Kachin Baptist Mission, Myitkyina who knows L. [Laphai] Khun Naung and family, goes on to give him a good reference.
Typewritten, signed letters from R.M. MacDougall, Commissioner, Sagaing Divn. to A.H. Seymour stating the “Kachin Inspector of Kachin School in Myitkyina has submitted an application...” In another letter forwarding the application he adds a brief character reference and a discharge cert. from the 6th Burma Battn., University Training Corps signed by (S.F.?) Harvey Williams, Capt. & Adjt.
Typewritten, signed letter of application (brief C.V.) from Laphai Khun Naung, Deputy Inspector of Schools, Myitkyina “... I am the son of Zau Tu, a well known and influential Kachin chief of Sinlumkaba, Bhamo Dist. and hold the distinction of being the first Kachin graduate of the Rangoon University...” – letters of reference from the Director of Public Instruction, Inspector of Schools, Sagaing (though not exactly a reference,) and recommendations from Wallace St. John, Principal, Judson College, Rangoon, Gilbert Greenwood, Judson College, Rangoon and Gilbert Greenwood.
Genl. Dept. Confidential typewritten letter from the Deputy Commissioner, Myitkyina to the Commissioner, Sagaing Divn. submitting the application of L. [Laphai] Khun Naung, he says he has discussed the application with Mr Leyden, Asst. Supdt. Laukhaung, “who has acquired a considerable and accurate knowledge of Kachin customs and conditions,” he has also spoken with Rev’d. R. Dudrow, Supdt., Kachin Baptist Mission, Myitkyina who knows L. [Laphai] Khun Naung and family, goes on to give him a good reference.
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Typewritten, signed letter from R.M. MacDougall, Commissioner, Sagaing Divn. submits the following names and gives a brief description of all the men, date of birth, education, employment history, physical description languages, exams. etc:-
H.H. Keely, E.A.C. Sub-divisional Officer, Mawlaik, R.W. Mundt, Myook, Township Officer, Myitkyina and I.E. Stevens, Asst. Supdt. of Excise, Mawlaik.
“.. has received excellent reports .. “ except for one and details are given about this incident, also mentioned in this context: Mr Page (former Commissioner) and “Lt.-Col. Pelly, Deputy Commissioner who followed Mr Richards in Katha.” A description of Mr Keely’s future employment is also detailed, it is mentioned that his wife is ill. “.. He is also recommended by Mr Porter, Deputy Commissioner, Upper Chindwin.”
R.W. Mundt, "is strongly recommended by Messrs. Reynolds and Stewart, Commissioners, Magwe Divn. and Lt.-Col. Burne, Deputy Commissioner, Chin Hills. His wife is also mentioned. He is also recommended by Mr McGuire and is supported by R.M. MacDougall.
I.E. Stevens, given good report except for Mr Grant, Commissioner at Monywa who remarked he “did not do any good at Monywa and could not detect what was evidently there to be detected ..” his letter goes on to say “this was on the 29th Aug. 1936 and in Aug. of the same year Mr Grant noted “Stevens has done much better at Mawlaik..." Mr Porter recommends Mr Stevens and impressed R.M. MacDougall.
Maung Bo, clerk in the office of R.M. MacDougall, “is a son of the late Dr. P.R. Mennon, Civil Surgeon, Tharrawaddy and is, in my opinion not suitable for appointment, I do not therefore submit his application.
H.H. Keely, E.A.C. Sub-divisional Officer, Mawlaik, R.W. Mundt, Myook, Township Officer, Myitkyina and I.E. Stevens, Asst. Supdt. of Excise, Mawlaik.
“.. has received excellent reports .. “ except for one and details are given about this incident, also mentioned in this context: Mr Page (former Commissioner) and “Lt.-Col. Pelly, Deputy Commissioner who followed Mr Richards in Katha.” A description of Mr Keely’s future employment is also detailed, it is mentioned that his wife is ill. “.. He is also recommended by Mr Porter, Deputy Commissioner, Upper Chindwin.”
R.W. Mundt, "is strongly recommended by Messrs. Reynolds and Stewart, Commissioners, Magwe Divn. and Lt.-Col. Burne, Deputy Commissioner, Chin Hills. His wife is also mentioned. He is also recommended by Mr McGuire and is supported by R.M. MacDougall.
I.E. Stevens, given good report except for Mr Grant, Commissioner at Monywa who remarked he “did not do any good at Monywa and could not detect what was evidently there to be detected ..” his letter goes on to say “this was on the 29th Aug. 1936 and in Aug. of the same year Mr Grant noted “Stevens has done much better at Mawlaik..." Mr Porter recommends Mr Stevens and impressed R.M. MacDougall.
Maung Bo, clerk in the office of R.M. MacDougall, “is a son of the late Dr. P.R. Mennon, Civil Surgeon, Tharrawaddy and is, in my opinion not suitable for appointment, I do not therefore submit his application.
U Dwe
Office note refers to an interview with H.E. (Governor) and U Dwe, Akunwun “..After the interview I invited the opinions of the D.C. Tharrawaddy and the Commissioner, they both recommended U Dwe for appointment to the Frontier Service” There is a typewritten signed memorial (C.V.) from U Dwe where he has also provided a family tree showing his place in the royal linage. He mentions C.C. Fisher and U Ba Kai. He also requests that his political allowance be re-instated and sites U Ba and his brother U Pyu as examples. is another memorial detailing his linage and family history, education etc. and asking for his political pension to be re-instated and seeking better employment. It has been sent through Capt. M.J. Clarke, Deputy Commissioner, Tharrawaddy, H. Tonkinson, Commissioner, Pegu Divn. W. Booth-Gravely, Chief Secy., to the Govt. of Burma and U Ba, Hon’ble Home Member, Govt. of Burma.Page 79 – A reply to the memorialist U Dwe from W. Booth-Gravely states “ ... it is not possible to appoint him to the Burma Frontier Service ... The Local Govt. is unable to recommend the restoration of the personal allowance drawn by the memorialist before he was provided with an appointment in the Subordinate Civil Service.”
Office note refers to an interview with H.E. (Governor) and U Dwe, Akunwun “..After the interview I invited the opinions of the D.C. Tharrawaddy and the Commissioner, they both recommended U Dwe for appointment to the Frontier Service” There is a typewritten signed memorial (C.V.) from U Dwe where he has also provided a family tree showing his place in the royal linage. He mentions C.C. Fisher and U Ba Kai. He also requests that his political allowance be re-instated and sites U Ba and his brother U Pyu as examples. is another memorial detailing his linage and family history, education etc. and asking for his political pension to be re-instated and seeking better employment. It has been sent through Capt. M.J. Clarke, Deputy Commissioner, Tharrawaddy, H. Tonkinson, Commissioner, Pegu Divn. W. Booth-Gravely, Chief Secy., to the Govt. of Burma and U Ba, Hon’ble Home Member, Govt. of Burma.Page 79 – A reply to the memorialist U Dwe from W. Booth-Gravely states “ ... it is not possible to appoint him to the Burma Frontier Service ... The Local Govt. is unable to recommend the restoration of the personal allowance drawn by the memorialist before he was provided with an appointment in the Subordinate Civil Service.”
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Maung Tha Hlaing
Handwritten, signed reference from A.G. Mosely, Judge, High Court, Rangoon for Maung Tha Hlaing, Head Clerk, Dist. & Sessions Court, Toungoo.
Typewritten, signed application (sent through A.G. Mosely and Mr Justice U Ba U, Bar-at-law, Judge, High Court, Rangoon) for appointment to the B. Fr. S. (C.V.) for Maung Tha Hlaing, he mentions he was Clerk during the time of Mr Justice J.M. Baguley and also of Mr Justice U Ba U and Mr Justice Dunkley. He mentions his grandmother is the daughter of the late Sawbwa of Samka State, S. Shan States, the present Sawbwa, Sao Khun Kyi is her nephew and his son, Sao Soe Kyi, Kyemong of Samka State, is her grand nephew. More reference, handwritten and signed by (possibly U Ba Kyo) the Dist. & Sessions Judge, Toungoo, typewritten references from E.T. Gage, late Headmaster, Govt. High School, Rangoon and F.G. French, Headmaster of same. Ba U, Dist. & Sessions Judge, Toungoo also gives a reference.
E. Eggar, Govt. Advocate’s Office, Rangoon, also gives a reference.
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U Saw Lin
Application of U Saw Lin, Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests, Yamethin Divn., Pyinmana, through the Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests, Burma and signed by the officiating Chief Conservator (possibly C.E. Milner.)
Typewritten, signed reference from (possibly J.S.) Vorley and the typewritten, signed application (C.V.) from U Saw Lin which mentions he was has created many enemies due to his activities during the Rebellion, he also encloses a glowing reference from Major A.C. Moore, 5/8 Punjab Regt., Fort Salop and as Capt. A.C. Moore, Officer Commanding, Military Police, Pegu River Area, Htandawgyi. Another reference from J.H. Wise, Deputy Commissioner, Pegu Divn. states “...excellent work by U Saw Lin ...” H. Tonkinson, Commissioner, Pegu Divn. states “ ... I congratulate U Saw Lin on his successes.”
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U Ba Tun
Typewritten, signed letter from xxx recommends U Ba Tun, Subordinate Judge, Kyaukpyu, Arakan, for an appointment in the B. Fr. Service.
Typewritten, signed, application (C.V.) from U Ba Tun mentions his family “ .. I belong to a family which had rendered conspicuous service during the annexation of Upper Burma 1886 (3rd Burmese War) ... I was the first Captain of the Rangoon University Boat Club... also a non-Commissioned Officer in the 6th Burma Battn. University Training Corps (I.T.F.) .. selected for appointment to the A.I.R.O. ...”
He provides testimonials from A. Eggar (Sir Arthur Eggar) Advocate General, Professor K.M. Ward, Offg. Principal, University College, Rangoon, Professor G.R.T. Ross, in charge St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, (University Branch,) Rev’d. Bro. Frederick, Director, St Paul’s Institution, Rangoon, S. Janbunathan, English Lecturer, University College, Rangoon, Certificates from the Officer Commanding the 6th Burma Battn. University Training Corps (I.T.F.) A handwritten, signed footnote from xxx adds that U Ba Tun “is efficient ... honest and straightforward ... a sportsman of no mean order.”
Typewritten letter ( Jan. 1926) from May Oung, Member of the Executive Council, Home Dept., Rangoon to D.J. Sloss, Principal, University College, Rangoon asking if “... Govt. might do something to help him finish his education...”
Typewritten, letter to U Ba Tun regarding his A.I.R.O. application.
“Copy of the following (without enclosures) forwarded to the Dist. & Sess. Judge, Magwe, with ref. to his endorsement No, 82 dated 4th Jan. 1937 for information and communication to U Ba Tun (5) Subordinate Judge. The application of U Ba Tun for appointment to a commission in the Army in India Reserve of Officers (Indian wing) is returned herewith. By Order Sd/- J. McNeil, for Registrar, High Court of Jurisdiction at Rangoon.”
Further letters refer to his application to the 11/20th Burma Rifles but there are no vacancies.
Along with his application he enclosed extracts/letters to demonstrate his allegiance, U Shwe Gya was his grandfather:-
“Extracts from Burma Gazette compiled by W.A. Hertz, Deputy Commissioner, Myitkyina Dist. and also Lt. Elliott report on Mogaung and the help given by U Shwe Gya (in the year 1888) “The Nakan U Shwe Gya is respected by all and he has loyally served the English since our first occupation of Mogaung. He is a man full of information and who knows the country thoroughly. It is to him that I have to apply for all information with regard to the country. It is he who brings in Kachins to me with news from difference parts of the country... Shwe Gya was the only Nakan who was giving all possible assistance to the troops.”
“Attack on Mogaung on the 20th May 1888 (by Lt. Elliott) “The stockade of Mogaung was attacked on the night of the 20th May 1888 at about 9 p.m. by about 400 rebel Shans... During this interval Maung Shwe Gya kept warning us to be careful about falling into an ambuscade. He was the only Official in the Fort... "
From Col. G.A. Strover, Officiating Commissioner of the Northern Divn. “News received by Asst. Commissioner giving full particulars of Shwe Gya’s murderer. He was not the man of unknown name who was supposed to have done it, but Maranwa, the man who ran away with him. Po Saw sent to a subordinate Lepe Sawbwa and offered him Rs. 3,000 to murder Shwe Gya....
Remarked by the Commissioner:- I have told the Deputy Commissioner he can offer a reward of Rs 1,000 pending sanction for the arrest of the murderer. G.A.S.
... 2nd Oct. 1888 from Col. G.A. Strover, Commissioner of the Northern Divn. “The Chief Commissioner has already given instruction on this subject. There can be no question that the loss of the Nakan Maung Shwe Gya will be much felt generally throughout the ensuing operations.... The Thama Sawbwa is the chief offender with whom we have to deal. It is necessary to crush him... and reduce his tribe to submission. The chief opposition will probably... be met with from this the Lepe Tribe. I have the honour to submit a copy of the letter No. 151 dated the 9th ultimo from the Assistant Commissioner, Mogaung, to the Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, in which that Officer sketches a plan for the ensuing cold weather operations in connection with the Hostile Kachin tribes in his Subdivision.
Endorsement by G.W. Shaw, Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, No 88 dated the 18th Sept. 1888. Copy of the following forwarded to the Commissioner of the Northern Divn. in answer to his ... dated 28th Aug. 1888. With reference to routes likely to be followed the Asst. Commissioner has been asked specially to report on this at an early date. The Deputy Commissioner has not seen this as he is on tour.
From Lt. L.E. Elliott, Asst. Commissioner, Mogaung to the Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, .... dated 9th Sept. 1888. " I have the honour to send herewith a plan for the ensuing cold weather campaign. This plan has been made out after consultation with the Battalion Commandant. There are four punitive expeditions that appear imperative. 1. Against Thama; 2. Against Itni tribe; 3. Against Sana; 4 Against Maran near Shwebo? This plan... has been greatly upset by the murder of Naka Shwe Gya and it now remains doubtful whether it would be advisable to carry it out in its entirety. The most difficult of these expeditions appear to be against Thama... Shwe Gya’s loss is irreparable as I know of no man who has so intimate an acquaintance of that country and who can be looked upon at the same time as thoroughly loyal. "
Demi-official letter from Capt. C.H.E. Adamson, Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo to the Commissioner of the Northern Divn. dated Camp Sekan, 13th Feb. 1888. "I take advantage of a halt here today to write to you... I am glad to be able to say that I have occupied Mogaung and visited the Jade Mines without firing a shot and that I have made friends with the principal Kachin Sawbwas on the way... The long delay at Mogaung was not without good as it gave the Mogaung people confidence in our troops. Had the Myook, Mg Po Saw, been acting in a straight forward manner, the delay need not have been so long, but I have now every reason to suppose that he was secretly acting against us... When he ran away the atmosphere cleared and I then relied on Shwe Gya, who has proved himself invaluable... I have sent an order of my own to a Kachin Sawbwa, I have sent at the same time a palm-leaf order bearing the elephant stamp. Shwe Gya is a half Kachin and a his knowledge of the country and people is wonderful. The map he has made of the roads to the Jade Mines has been wonderful. He knows every hill and every stream. He also seems to have a personal acquaintance with every Kachin Sawbwa. At the Jade Mines it was a pleasure to see the hearty greetings he received.... Under his guidance we marched safely across the hills to the Uru river... Kan Si Naung had promised to meet us there with presents... and he had ordered his subordinate Sawbwas to meet us there.... On the day of our arrival Kan Si Naung started to meet us, but on the way he was met by emissaries from Maung Po Saw, I sent Shwe Gya to the camp of Kan Si Naung, He came back and reported that Kan Si Naung had arrived with his presents and a great talking was going on... He came back and reported this and soon after two men from Kan Si Naung’s camp appeared. They were friendly but they asked for more delay.... I would match to the Mines at 10 o’clock next morning... The Sawbwa of this place alone was absent from the Durbar... I marched to his village with Shwe Gya and 20 of the Cheshire Regt. under Capt. Armstrong. The Sawbwa was said to be absent, but his brother-in-law on his behalf presented me with a spear and a peacock’s tail."
Letter from Capt. C.H.R. Adamson, Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, to the Commissioner of the Northern Divn. Upper Burma, dated Mogaung, 26th Feb. 1888. U Shwe Gya, the Nakan, is a capital man, brave, honest and above board; he knows the country like a man and he only resigned his position as Nakan because he disapproves of the Myook’s doings. His resignation was never gazetted and on my coming up here he at once returned to his work and has done yeoman’s service in the Jade Mine Expedition. I hope I may be allowed to consider that there has been no break in his service and to pay him his salary as if he had been doing the work. There will be no difficulty about this and his resignation was never sanctioned and he still appears on the establishment Bill."
Letters in support of U Ba Tun's application are from:-
A. Eggar, Bar-at-law, Govt. Advocate’s Office, Rangoon.
K.M. Ward, offg. Principal, University College, Rangoon
G.R.T. Ross, Formerly in charge of the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Burma
Bro. Frederick, St Paul’s Institution, Rangoon
S. Janbunathan, University College, Rangoon
The Adjutant, 6th Battn. University Training Corps (I.T.F.) & Discharge Cert.
Handwritten, signed reference from A.G. Mosely, Judge, High Court, Rangoon for Maung Tha Hlaing, Head Clerk, Dist. & Sessions Court, Toungoo.
Typewritten, signed application (sent through A.G. Mosely and Mr Justice U Ba U, Bar-at-law, Judge, High Court, Rangoon) for appointment to the B. Fr. S. (C.V.) for Maung Tha Hlaing, he mentions he was Clerk during the time of Mr Justice J.M. Baguley and also of Mr Justice U Ba U and Mr Justice Dunkley. He mentions his grandmother is the daughter of the late Sawbwa of Samka State, S. Shan States, the present Sawbwa, Sao Khun Kyi is her nephew and his son, Sao Soe Kyi, Kyemong of Samka State, is her grand nephew. More reference, handwritten and signed by (possibly U Ba Kyo) the Dist. & Sessions Judge, Toungoo, typewritten references from E.T. Gage, late Headmaster, Govt. High School, Rangoon and F.G. French, Headmaster of same. Ba U, Dist. & Sessions Judge, Toungoo also gives a reference.
E. Eggar, Govt. Advocate’s Office, Rangoon, also gives a reference.
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U Saw Lin
Application of U Saw Lin, Extra Asst. Conservator of Forests, Yamethin Divn., Pyinmana, through the Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests, Burma and signed by the officiating Chief Conservator (possibly C.E. Milner.)
Typewritten, signed reference from (possibly J.S.) Vorley and the typewritten, signed application (C.V.) from U Saw Lin which mentions he was has created many enemies due to his activities during the Rebellion, he also encloses a glowing reference from Major A.C. Moore, 5/8 Punjab Regt., Fort Salop and as Capt. A.C. Moore, Officer Commanding, Military Police, Pegu River Area, Htandawgyi. Another reference from J.H. Wise, Deputy Commissioner, Pegu Divn. states “...excellent work by U Saw Lin ...” H. Tonkinson, Commissioner, Pegu Divn. states “ ... I congratulate U Saw Lin on his successes.”
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U Ba Tun
Typewritten, signed letter from xxx recommends U Ba Tun, Subordinate Judge, Kyaukpyu, Arakan, for an appointment in the B. Fr. Service.
Typewritten, signed, application (C.V.) from U Ba Tun mentions his family “ .. I belong to a family which had rendered conspicuous service during the annexation of Upper Burma 1886 (3rd Burmese War) ... I was the first Captain of the Rangoon University Boat Club... also a non-Commissioned Officer in the 6th Burma Battn. University Training Corps (I.T.F.) .. selected for appointment to the A.I.R.O. ...”
He provides testimonials from A. Eggar (Sir Arthur Eggar) Advocate General, Professor K.M. Ward, Offg. Principal, University College, Rangoon, Professor G.R.T. Ross, in charge St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, (University Branch,) Rev’d. Bro. Frederick, Director, St Paul’s Institution, Rangoon, S. Janbunathan, English Lecturer, University College, Rangoon, Certificates from the Officer Commanding the 6th Burma Battn. University Training Corps (I.T.F.) A handwritten, signed footnote from xxx adds that U Ba Tun “is efficient ... honest and straightforward ... a sportsman of no mean order.”
Typewritten letter ( Jan. 1926) from May Oung, Member of the Executive Council, Home Dept., Rangoon to D.J. Sloss, Principal, University College, Rangoon asking if “... Govt. might do something to help him finish his education...”
Typewritten, letter to U Ba Tun regarding his A.I.R.O. application.
“Copy of the following (without enclosures) forwarded to the Dist. & Sess. Judge, Magwe, with ref. to his endorsement No, 82 dated 4th Jan. 1937 for information and communication to U Ba Tun (5) Subordinate Judge. The application of U Ba Tun for appointment to a commission in the Army in India Reserve of Officers (Indian wing) is returned herewith. By Order Sd/- J. McNeil, for Registrar, High Court of Jurisdiction at Rangoon.”
Further letters refer to his application to the 11/20th Burma Rifles but there are no vacancies.
Along with his application he enclosed extracts/letters to demonstrate his allegiance, U Shwe Gya was his grandfather:-
“Extracts from Burma Gazette compiled by W.A. Hertz, Deputy Commissioner, Myitkyina Dist. and also Lt. Elliott report on Mogaung and the help given by U Shwe Gya (in the year 1888) “The Nakan U Shwe Gya is respected by all and he has loyally served the English since our first occupation of Mogaung. He is a man full of information and who knows the country thoroughly. It is to him that I have to apply for all information with regard to the country. It is he who brings in Kachins to me with news from difference parts of the country... Shwe Gya was the only Nakan who was giving all possible assistance to the troops.”
“Attack on Mogaung on the 20th May 1888 (by Lt. Elliott) “The stockade of Mogaung was attacked on the night of the 20th May 1888 at about 9 p.m. by about 400 rebel Shans... During this interval Maung Shwe Gya kept warning us to be careful about falling into an ambuscade. He was the only Official in the Fort... "
From Col. G.A. Strover, Officiating Commissioner of the Northern Divn. “News received by Asst. Commissioner giving full particulars of Shwe Gya’s murderer. He was not the man of unknown name who was supposed to have done it, but Maranwa, the man who ran away with him. Po Saw sent to a subordinate Lepe Sawbwa and offered him Rs. 3,000 to murder Shwe Gya....
Remarked by the Commissioner:- I have told the Deputy Commissioner he can offer a reward of Rs 1,000 pending sanction for the arrest of the murderer. G.A.S.
... 2nd Oct. 1888 from Col. G.A. Strover, Commissioner of the Northern Divn. “The Chief Commissioner has already given instruction on this subject. There can be no question that the loss of the Nakan Maung Shwe Gya will be much felt generally throughout the ensuing operations.... The Thama Sawbwa is the chief offender with whom we have to deal. It is necessary to crush him... and reduce his tribe to submission. The chief opposition will probably... be met with from this the Lepe Tribe. I have the honour to submit a copy of the letter No. 151 dated the 9th ultimo from the Assistant Commissioner, Mogaung, to the Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, in which that Officer sketches a plan for the ensuing cold weather operations in connection with the Hostile Kachin tribes in his Subdivision.
Endorsement by G.W. Shaw, Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, No 88 dated the 18th Sept. 1888. Copy of the following forwarded to the Commissioner of the Northern Divn. in answer to his ... dated 28th Aug. 1888. With reference to routes likely to be followed the Asst. Commissioner has been asked specially to report on this at an early date. The Deputy Commissioner has not seen this as he is on tour.
From Lt. L.E. Elliott, Asst. Commissioner, Mogaung to the Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, .... dated 9th Sept. 1888. " I have the honour to send herewith a plan for the ensuing cold weather campaign. This plan has been made out after consultation with the Battalion Commandant. There are four punitive expeditions that appear imperative. 1. Against Thama; 2. Against Itni tribe; 3. Against Sana; 4 Against Maran near Shwebo? This plan... has been greatly upset by the murder of Naka Shwe Gya and it now remains doubtful whether it would be advisable to carry it out in its entirety. The most difficult of these expeditions appear to be against Thama... Shwe Gya’s loss is irreparable as I know of no man who has so intimate an acquaintance of that country and who can be looked upon at the same time as thoroughly loyal. "
Demi-official letter from Capt. C.H.E. Adamson, Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo to the Commissioner of the Northern Divn. dated Camp Sekan, 13th Feb. 1888. "I take advantage of a halt here today to write to you... I am glad to be able to say that I have occupied Mogaung and visited the Jade Mines without firing a shot and that I have made friends with the principal Kachin Sawbwas on the way... The long delay at Mogaung was not without good as it gave the Mogaung people confidence in our troops. Had the Myook, Mg Po Saw, been acting in a straight forward manner, the delay need not have been so long, but I have now every reason to suppose that he was secretly acting against us... When he ran away the atmosphere cleared and I then relied on Shwe Gya, who has proved himself invaluable... I have sent an order of my own to a Kachin Sawbwa, I have sent at the same time a palm-leaf order bearing the elephant stamp. Shwe Gya is a half Kachin and a his knowledge of the country and people is wonderful. The map he has made of the roads to the Jade Mines has been wonderful. He knows every hill and every stream. He also seems to have a personal acquaintance with every Kachin Sawbwa. At the Jade Mines it was a pleasure to see the hearty greetings he received.... Under his guidance we marched safely across the hills to the Uru river... Kan Si Naung had promised to meet us there with presents... and he had ordered his subordinate Sawbwas to meet us there.... On the day of our arrival Kan Si Naung started to meet us, but on the way he was met by emissaries from Maung Po Saw, I sent Shwe Gya to the camp of Kan Si Naung, He came back and reported that Kan Si Naung had arrived with his presents and a great talking was going on... He came back and reported this and soon after two men from Kan Si Naung’s camp appeared. They were friendly but they asked for more delay.... I would match to the Mines at 10 o’clock next morning... The Sawbwa of this place alone was absent from the Durbar... I marched to his village with Shwe Gya and 20 of the Cheshire Regt. under Capt. Armstrong. The Sawbwa was said to be absent, but his brother-in-law on his behalf presented me with a spear and a peacock’s tail."
Letter from Capt. C.H.R. Adamson, Deputy Commissioner, Bhamo, to the Commissioner of the Northern Divn. Upper Burma, dated Mogaung, 26th Feb. 1888. U Shwe Gya, the Nakan, is a capital man, brave, honest and above board; he knows the country like a man and he only resigned his position as Nakan because he disapproves of the Myook’s doings. His resignation was never gazetted and on my coming up here he at once returned to his work and has done yeoman’s service in the Jade Mine Expedition. I hope I may be allowed to consider that there has been no break in his service and to pay him his salary as if he had been doing the work. There will be no difficulty about this and his resignation was never sanctioned and he still appears on the establishment Bill."
Letters in support of U Ba Tun's application are from:-
A. Eggar, Bar-at-law, Govt. Advocate’s Office, Rangoon.
K.M. Ward, offg. Principal, University College, Rangoon
G.R.T. Ross, Formerly in charge of the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, Burma
Bro. Frederick, St Paul’s Institution, Rangoon
S. Janbunathan, University College, Rangoon
The Adjutant, 6th Battn. University Training Corps (I.T.F.) & Discharge Cert.
Burma Frontier Service, Chin Hills - Sept. 1942 - 1945
Below are the names mentioned in this large file containing letters regarding Postings, Leave, Recalls, Promotions, Proposed Administrators for the Unoccupied Areas, List of Officers empowered as Asst. Superintendents & Magistrates. A handwritten letter from 1944, no signature just initials, encloses a sketch drawn by "Peters" of buried treasure, (not reproduced unfortunately) and finally, a medical report on the heart attack suffered by Lt.-Col. N.W. Kelly, O.B.E., C.A.S.(B), S.C.A.O.
Below are the names mentioned in this large file containing letters regarding Postings, Leave, Recalls, Promotions, Proposed Administrators for the Unoccupied Areas, List of Officers empowered as Asst. Superintendents & Magistrates. A handwritten letter from 1944, no signature just initials, encloses a sketch drawn by "Peters" of buried treasure, (not reproduced unfortunately) and finally, a medical report on the heart attack suffered by Lt.-Col. N.W. Kelly, O.B.E., C.A.S.(B), S.C.A.O.
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Full name
U Tun Aung J. Poo Nyo R. Tuang Hmung S. deGlanville U Aung Moe R.A. Sayer P.T. Barton G.E. Turnbull J.F. Franklin P.T. Barton F. George R. Tuang Hmung D.W. Simpson R.S. Wilkie R.E. McGuire Mr Justice Sharpe R.W.V. Palmer B.O. Binns F.S.V. Donnison J.L. Leyden A.W.H. Breakey G.H.C. Peter J.W. McGuinness O.H. Molloy W.J. Carrott R.G. Wilson R.F. Mole C.W. North S.C. Pollard D.W. Simpson T.S. Atkinson J.W. Leedham G.E. Rollins G.D.I. Thomas |
Full name
J.M. Russell H.H. Keely D.J.W. Bartlett D.C.P. Phelips R.G.B. Prescott S.D. Jupp F.G. Bestall T.P. Fforde N.C. Hill B.L.D. Rae N. Mullen C.B. Orr H.C.E. Lucas T.E. Lecky-Thompson L.B. Naylor Lt.-Col. N.W. Kelly O.B.E. R. Taung Hmung 2nd Lt. D.J.W. Bartlett, ABRO 2nd Lt. J. Shircore, ABRO Tun Aung Lt.-Col. R. McRobert F.R. Leitch R.W. Mundt J. Poo Nyo A.W.H. Breakey Dr. Balwant Singh Sethy Singh R. David W.A. Goldberg D.J.W. Bartlett A.R. Mahadevan Maung Than Po Thaung Chin Thang ... Peters |
Letters to/from:-
G.E. Turnbull J.F. Franklin R.A. Sayer P.T. Barton F. George R. Tuang Hmung W.I.J. Wallace R.W.D. Fowler L.B. Naylor Lt.-Col. R.R. Ewing D.W. Simpson R.T. Sharpe ... Wadhams ... Gledhill H.N.C. Stevensen Col. Ford Col. Haswell Lt. Rees R.S. Wilkie T.G. Burgess Major Genl. C.F.B. Pearce Shaih Lwe Capt. Ba Pu Lt.-Col. E.H. Cooke |
Burma Frontier Service - Posting of Officers in the Chin Hills - Sept. 1942 - Dec. 1942
Large file of letters, telegrams, notes some handwritten and signed. A few examples:-
R.W. Mundt
His typewritten, signed letter applying for employment in the Burma Frontier Service, Chin Hills, basically a mini C.V. Mentions that Lt.-Col. Sandeman, W. Street, J.A. Stewart, H.S. Wilkie, Mr Abigail, Mr Williamson, R.M. Macdougal, Mr Swithinbank, Mr McGuire, R.R. Langham-Carter, C.F. Gracie, Lt.-Col. L.E.L. Burn, L.B. Naylor, H.J. Mitchel were all satisfied with his work.
Rev’d. Wilfred Crittle
Typed, signed letter to W.I.J. Wallace, copied to R.S. Wilkie and L.C. Glass, offering his services and advice on the treatment of the loyal tribes (who assisted those retreating from Burma) when the re-occupation takes place, he also gives a brief reference to his own evacuation. Also a copy of a letter listing his abilities and requesting suitable employment. Various letters from Wilkie etc., suggesting how/where he might be employed.
R.F. Mole
Hand & typewritten, signed letters from Mole describing his journey into the Hukawng Valley, meeting the younger Darlington, his illness and retreat back to Margherita, for treatment. Also letters applying for leave/recess and replies from R.S. Wilkie.
K.W. Foster
Handwritten, signed letter from K.W. Foster to Wilkie regarding refugee work.
Pte. B. Katz
Notes, letters etc., regarding his future employment, also mentioned is his good work with refugees/evacuation camp.
Charles N. Wemyss
Telegram, typed letter request for Charles N. Wemyss, Camp Commandant, Refugee Camp, Dimapur for ”important task... elephant work ...” Signed typed letter from Wemyss describing his duties but if required to return to Burma he would want to be “paid well and allowances made for my wife and family...”
E.W. Rossiter’s letter to R. Fowler describing his illness.
R.G. Miller-Randle, C.F. Murphy, M.M. Earnshaw
Mr Hulley of the Burma Corpn. is seeking information on the whereabouts of an employee who fell sick and was left behind, R.G. Miller-Randle was last seen at/near Homalin in the care of Saw Sa Tu. Hulley also asked after C.F. Murphy and M.M. Earnshaw. Handwritten, signed letter from ? to Rollins requesting info. on R.G. Miller-Randle.
S. deGlanville
Typed, signed letter from S. deGlanville, Burma Frontier Service, Falam, explaining the circumstances under which he left Falam, Chin Hills and another submitting his formal application for leave.
Baker and Morehead
Note from Wilkie to BURDEF – “Braund wants two good officers ... “
Wilkie to W.I.J. Wallace
Handwritten letter :- “My dear Wallace, We seem to have got a bit involved over officers postings and I don’t think I can straighten it out by wire...” he goes on to describe where various officers are stationed, Naga Hills, Upper Chindwin, Jorhat, some of their capabilities and possible postings, names mentions:- Gribble, Caldecourt, Thomas, MacDougall, Thomas, W.E. Bell, Braund, Ewing, Foster, Leedham, Tom (no surname) Sutherland’s plane crash, Rollins, Carrott, Aitchell, Orchard, Tom Cardew, Baker, Sharpe, Pawsey, Palmer, Col. Lightfoot, Long, Katz, Russell, Keely, C.W. Wemyss, Lindop, Stevenson, Naylor, Haswell, George, David Key? G.B. Dent, Palmer, Tait, Caldecourt, Leyden, Henderson, Rossington, Lindop, Peters, H. Munro, A. Munro, Philps Corps, Carroll, Bairnson? Rodrigues, Mullerworth.
I.P.V. Thomas
Handwritten, signed letter to Wilkie from G.O. Thomson? re: I.P.V. Thomas –“ I can thoroughly recommends him ... not afraid of hard work... “
Thomson and Lindop
Handwritten note from Wilkie to Thomson, Administrator, North, Margherita, “congratulations to yourself, Lindop and everyone on completion of a grand job.”
Brief letter to J.P. Mills, Secy. to the Governor of Assam from Wilkie suggesting Long and Foster are the right men for the jobs. P.H.R. Molloy and Peters. Note/letters mention Foster, Long, Malloy, Peters, Poulton, the Fort Hertz Road and the Ledo Road. MacDonald, Loader, also the Rollins-Thomas Road, Mills and Higgins, Thompson, Crow.
Sutherland
Brief references to his plane crash, the illness and death of his son and leave.
Tom Atkinson
Letter to Thompson, Administrator, North, Margherita, referring to Atkinson's illness. Also mentions Sutherland, Lindop, Gribble and Caldecourt "suitable for camp, but not hard work." Later another letter reports the death of Mr Atkinson.
J.W. Leedham
Notes, letters regarding his illness and a handwritten, signed letter from him giving additional details.
Typed Schedule - Proposed Administration for unoccupied area of Burma mentions:-
R.S. Wilkie, M.H. Rossington, R.T. Sharpe, R.W.V. Palmer, F.S.V. Donnison, H.G. Wilkie, K.J.H. Lindrop, J.L. Leyden, A.W.H. Breakey, J.W. McGuinness, O.H. Molloy, C.W. North, B. Katz, S.C. Pollard, R.F. Mole, C.E. Darlington, D.J. Darlington, T.S. Atkinson, J.W. Leedham, G.E. Rollins, G.D.I. Thomas, H.H. Keely, D.J.W. Bartlett, D.N.E. Gaudoin, J. Goldberg, R.G. Wilson, W.J. Carrot (Carrott?) D.C.P. Phelips, R.G.B. Prescott, S.D. Jupp, F.G. Bestall, T.F. Fforde, B.L.D. Rae, N.A.J. Mullen, J. Shircore, C.B. Orr, H.C.E. Lucas, L.B. Naylor, F. George, G.E. Turnbull, U Tun Aung, R.A. Sayer, P.T. Barton, N.W. Kelly, J. Poo Nyo, R. Taung Hmaung, U Aung Moe, J.F. Franklin, R.F. Leitch, D.W. Simpson, Foster.
Large file of letters, telegrams, notes some handwritten and signed. A few examples:-
R.W. Mundt
His typewritten, signed letter applying for employment in the Burma Frontier Service, Chin Hills, basically a mini C.V. Mentions that Lt.-Col. Sandeman, W. Street, J.A. Stewart, H.S. Wilkie, Mr Abigail, Mr Williamson, R.M. Macdougal, Mr Swithinbank, Mr McGuire, R.R. Langham-Carter, C.F. Gracie, Lt.-Col. L.E.L. Burn, L.B. Naylor, H.J. Mitchel were all satisfied with his work.
Rev’d. Wilfred Crittle
Typed, signed letter to W.I.J. Wallace, copied to R.S. Wilkie and L.C. Glass, offering his services and advice on the treatment of the loyal tribes (who assisted those retreating from Burma) when the re-occupation takes place, he also gives a brief reference to his own evacuation. Also a copy of a letter listing his abilities and requesting suitable employment. Various letters from Wilkie etc., suggesting how/where he might be employed.
R.F. Mole
Hand & typewritten, signed letters from Mole describing his journey into the Hukawng Valley, meeting the younger Darlington, his illness and retreat back to Margherita, for treatment. Also letters applying for leave/recess and replies from R.S. Wilkie.
K.W. Foster
Handwritten, signed letter from K.W. Foster to Wilkie regarding refugee work.
Pte. B. Katz
Notes, letters etc., regarding his future employment, also mentioned is his good work with refugees/evacuation camp.
Charles N. Wemyss
Telegram, typed letter request for Charles N. Wemyss, Camp Commandant, Refugee Camp, Dimapur for ”important task... elephant work ...” Signed typed letter from Wemyss describing his duties but if required to return to Burma he would want to be “paid well and allowances made for my wife and family...”
E.W. Rossiter’s letter to R. Fowler describing his illness.
R.G. Miller-Randle, C.F. Murphy, M.M. Earnshaw
Mr Hulley of the Burma Corpn. is seeking information on the whereabouts of an employee who fell sick and was left behind, R.G. Miller-Randle was last seen at/near Homalin in the care of Saw Sa Tu. Hulley also asked after C.F. Murphy and M.M. Earnshaw. Handwritten, signed letter from ? to Rollins requesting info. on R.G. Miller-Randle.
S. deGlanville
Typed, signed letter from S. deGlanville, Burma Frontier Service, Falam, explaining the circumstances under which he left Falam, Chin Hills and another submitting his formal application for leave.
Baker and Morehead
Note from Wilkie to BURDEF – “Braund wants two good officers ... “
Wilkie to W.I.J. Wallace
Handwritten letter :- “My dear Wallace, We seem to have got a bit involved over officers postings and I don’t think I can straighten it out by wire...” he goes on to describe where various officers are stationed, Naga Hills, Upper Chindwin, Jorhat, some of their capabilities and possible postings, names mentions:- Gribble, Caldecourt, Thomas, MacDougall, Thomas, W.E. Bell, Braund, Ewing, Foster, Leedham, Tom (no surname) Sutherland’s plane crash, Rollins, Carrott, Aitchell, Orchard, Tom Cardew, Baker, Sharpe, Pawsey, Palmer, Col. Lightfoot, Long, Katz, Russell, Keely, C.W. Wemyss, Lindop, Stevenson, Naylor, Haswell, George, David Key? G.B. Dent, Palmer, Tait, Caldecourt, Leyden, Henderson, Rossington, Lindop, Peters, H. Munro, A. Munro, Philps Corps, Carroll, Bairnson? Rodrigues, Mullerworth.
I.P.V. Thomas
Handwritten, signed letter to Wilkie from G.O. Thomson? re: I.P.V. Thomas –“ I can thoroughly recommends him ... not afraid of hard work... “
Thomson and Lindop
Handwritten note from Wilkie to Thomson, Administrator, North, Margherita, “congratulations to yourself, Lindop and everyone on completion of a grand job.”
Brief letter to J.P. Mills, Secy. to the Governor of Assam from Wilkie suggesting Long and Foster are the right men for the jobs. P.H.R. Molloy and Peters. Note/letters mention Foster, Long, Malloy, Peters, Poulton, the Fort Hertz Road and the Ledo Road. MacDonald, Loader, also the Rollins-Thomas Road, Mills and Higgins, Thompson, Crow.
Sutherland
Brief references to his plane crash, the illness and death of his son and leave.
Tom Atkinson
Letter to Thompson, Administrator, North, Margherita, referring to Atkinson's illness. Also mentions Sutherland, Lindop, Gribble and Caldecourt "suitable for camp, but not hard work." Later another letter reports the death of Mr Atkinson.
J.W. Leedham
Notes, letters regarding his illness and a handwritten, signed letter from him giving additional details.
Typed Schedule - Proposed Administration for unoccupied area of Burma mentions:-
R.S. Wilkie, M.H. Rossington, R.T. Sharpe, R.W.V. Palmer, F.S.V. Donnison, H.G. Wilkie, K.J.H. Lindrop, J.L. Leyden, A.W.H. Breakey, J.W. McGuinness, O.H. Molloy, C.W. North, B. Katz, S.C. Pollard, R.F. Mole, C.E. Darlington, D.J. Darlington, T.S. Atkinson, J.W. Leedham, G.E. Rollins, G.D.I. Thomas, H.H. Keely, D.J.W. Bartlett, D.N.E. Gaudoin, J. Goldberg, R.G. Wilson, W.J. Carrot (Carrott?) D.C.P. Phelips, R.G.B. Prescott, S.D. Jupp, F.G. Bestall, T.F. Fforde, B.L.D. Rae, N.A.J. Mullen, J. Shircore, C.B. Orr, H.C.E. Lucas, L.B. Naylor, F. George, G.E. Turnbull, U Tun Aung, R.A. Sayer, P.T. Barton, N.W. Kelly, J. Poo Nyo, R. Taung Hmaung, U Aung Moe, J.F. Franklin, R.F. Leitch, D.W. Simpson, Foster.
Appointments & Transfers, Chin Hills 1946 - under construction
A.B.R.O. Mar. - Sept. 1939 & Jan. 1940 - Jan. 1941 - under construction
A.B.R.O. Mar. - Sept. 1939 & Jan. 1940 - Jan. 1941 - under construction
Police Department
Notification of Leave/Posting
Notification of Leave/Posting
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1919
Typed order from C.M. Webb, T. Lister and J.E. Gillies re:- Maung Kyin Han A.J.L. Corban-Lucas J.T.M. Cowan R. Hardie R.R. Jones Typed letter from W.V. Wallace re: Maung Ba Tun replacing Mr Reilly-Jones. Typed letter to Maung Po Hla - his letter to Mr Lucas Mg Sein, telegram/order for him to return to Bassein. 1920 Maung Po - posted on a temporary basis. Ba Tun and others are down with fever. Mg Mg is covering the office. Order from S. Jennings, signed by the head clerk Mg Sein, re: G.F. Stephens and Mg Tun Win. 1921 Typewritten letters to/from:- J.E.B. ( E.J.B.) Lee from S. Jennings re:- Maung Sein, Maung Maung, J.E.B. (or E.J.B.) Lee re: Maung Palachi. re: Maung Po Saw. Telegram states no relief is needed for Mr Lee as he is able to do his office work from his house. 1921 - Orders from:- F. Lewisohn and J.H. Wise re: A.G. Adams, E.J.B. Lee, C.M. Macloskay to A.G. Adams and A.M. MacColl, they are to report to Rangoon in connection with the visit of H.R. The Prince of Wales. |
1922 - Letters from:-
C.M. Macloskey re: Maung Po Nyein, Maung On Nyun, Maung Maung. xxxx to Maung Po Hla, re: Maung Maung. xxxx re: Maung Po Hla and Maung Ba Htein. xxxx re: A.T. Fay, J.L. Heenan and Maung Maung. C. Macloskey re: A.T. Fay, J.L. Heenan and Maung Maung. 1923 Telegrams re: Maung Tin, Maung Po Aung, Typed letter from Bahadur Maung Po Than (signed by C. Dantra) re: Maung Tin, Maung Po Sai 1925 Order from R.G.B. Dawson re: Tun Tha Gyaw, Tet Sein, Mya Min, Po Nyein, Ba Tin and Ngwe Zin. 1927 Typed order from C.H. Raynes re: U Ba Hla, U Tet Sein, and U Tun Myaing. Final Order from A. Dunbar re: U Ba On. 1940 Crown Sergeant Cree, Rangoon Town Police Wishes to join the B.R.N.V.R. - Letters from F.H. Yarnold, R.M. MacDougall. Vacancies for Police Inspectors, 1918 Typed letter from Lt.-Col. H. Des Voeux to W.V.Wallace. The following have submitted applications to C. W. Donevan:- Maung Gyi, Maung Ba Thaw, Maung Maung, Maung Ba Thaw (2) Baldwin Mala, Maung Tun Kyaw Tha and Maung Ba E. |