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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
1 - Correspondence with Prime Ministers and Speeches from the Throne
13 - Correspondence with 14th Earl of Derby as Prime Minister
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/A/35/72
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Lord Derby to General Grey
Date
15 May 1867
Writer
Derby, Edward, 14th Earl of
Addressee
Grey, Charles, General; Private Secretary
Description
Lord Derby's satisfaction at Queen Victoria's approval of Cabinet's decision not to interrupt the Hyde Park meeting on Parliamentary Reform. Mr Walpole's agitation and desire for immediate release from office. Lord Derby's promise. Government's precarious position. Position regarding Mr Hibbert's amendment. Uncertain state of the House. Henry Charles, 8th Duke of Beaufort's good fortune in gaining the office of Master of the Horse, the Garter and a Lord Lieutenancy (Monmouthshire) in one year, in connection with a request for Queen Victoria's approval of the last. No one with local claims to compare with his.
Language
English
Extent
1 document
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