CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/36/12
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from General Grey to Lord Derby
Date30 July 1867
WriterGrey, Charles, General; Private Secretary
AddresseeDerby, Edward, 14th Earl of
DescriptionLord Derby's notice drawn by General Grey to a story of Lord Henry Charles, 4th Earl Cadogan, having asked for a present from the Sultan of Turkey, Abdul Aziz. Nickname given him by London society. Derby has made a private inquiry, and sends to Queen Victoria a summary of his conclusions, with Cadogan's apologetic letter for his indiscretion. May the letter be taken in extenuation? General Grey on the unsatisfactory system regarding presents.
LanguageEnglish
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