CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/37/70
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from General Grey to Queen Victoria
Date23 November 1868
WriterGrey, Charles, General; Private Secretary
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionGeneral Grey on the embarrassing situation created by Benjamin Disraeli's apparent desire for a peerage for his wife (Mrs Mary Anne Disraeli) in her own right. Her exposure to ridicule. His position, in the event of his taking a peerage for himself. The Bath probably not a sufficient Honour. General Grey's final advice, given 'with much doubt'.
LanguageEnglish
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