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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
1 - Correspondence with Prime Ministers and Speeches from the Throne
14 - Correspondence with 14th Earl of Derby as Prime Minister
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/A/36/28
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Lord Derby to General Grey
Date
25 October 1867
Writer
Derby, Edward, 14th Earl of
Addressee
Grey, Charles, General; Private Secretary
Description
Lord Derby on his preference for plain clothes police, rather than soldiers, for guarding Queen Victoria. Desirability of there being no outward manifestations of extraordinary precaution. Measures suggested against attempts against the train. 'I really think the danger is all but imaginary.'
Language
English
Extent
1 document
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