Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan (1807-86) was Assistant Secretary at the Treasury, 1840-59, Governor of Madras, 1859-60, and Indian Finance Minister, 1862-5. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Microfilms of Trevelyan's letter-books, 1840-65.
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Trevelyan | Charles Edward | 1807-1886 | Sir | Knight and Governor of Madras
Great Britain | Colonies | India | Administration | 19th century
Great Britain | Politics and government | 19th century
India | History | 19th century
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