CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/35/72
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Lord Derby to General Grey
Date15 May 1867
WriterDerby, Edward, 14th Earl of
AddresseeGrey, Charles, General; Private Secretary
DescriptionLord 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.
LanguageEnglish
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