(INSURRECTION IN INDIA) JOHN ELPHINSTONE 13th Lord Elphinstone and 1st Baron Elphinstone (1807 1860) Scottish soldier politician and colonial administration; Governor of Bombay India (1853-60) during the Indian rebellion of 1857. A.L.S. ""Elphinstone"" as Governor of Madras 7pp. 4to. Madras Nov. 22 1841 very good content on England's relationship with France and the military situation in India. In small part: ""…We are threatened by the Moulmein by the Burmese & Afghanistan disturbances continue unchecked by the presence of our troops - from China we hear that Amoy was taken…500 pieces of Cannon & vast stores…the approach of winter probably brought up the expedition at Chusan…"". Much more.