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CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/35/13
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Lord Derby to Queen Victoria
Date16 November 1866
WriterDerby, Edward, 14th Earl of
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionLord Derby's reply to Queen Victoria (see VIC/MAIN/A/77/20). Grounds for uneasiness but probable change of tone on conclusion of the U.S.A. elections. Position regarding Fenian prisoners resulting from their invasion of Canada. Mr Seward's demands relating to the prisoners are reasonable, but lack curtesy. Commutation of capital sentence already requested by Lord Monck. Lord Carnarvon's reply. Lord Derby's explanation of his failure to inform Queen Victoria of progress made in the discussion of Parliamentary business. List of measures under discussion enclosed.
LanguageEnglish
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