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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/40/37
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Mr Gladstone to Queen Victoria
Date	16 July 1870
Writer	Gladstone, William Ewart
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Mr Gladstone's reply to Queen Victoria's enquiry as to Imperial and Home Defences, in view of a possible Franco-German war. Cabinet's decision against any proposal to Parliament regarding the Army and Navy at present. Action to be taken in case of necessity for home defence. Instructions given to the Secretary for War. Cabinet's action regarding the proclamation of neutrality in the event of a Franco-German War. Bill to be introduced enlarging the powers of Her Majesty's Government to seize vessels suspected of serving belligerents. Line to be taken by Ministers speaking publicly and privately. Cabinet's view of French action. French assurances regarding Belgium. Recommendation to be made. Cabinet's decision with regard to the Dominion of Canada's complaints about the U.S.A.'s attitude to Fenians.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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