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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/41/8
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Mr Gladstone to Queen Victoria
Date	25 January 1871
Writer	Gladstone, William Ewart
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Cabinet decision for Bill dealing with changes [to the Army purchase system], submitted by Mr Cardwell to Queen Victoria, to be introduced early in the session. Franco-German War: Cabinet's view of the request from Lord Russell for intervention to secure favourable treatment for the garrison of Paris in the event of capitulation. 'Strange rumours' of negotiations between Germany and ex-Empress. Cabinet consideration of differences with the United States of America. Idea of a Commission favoured. Position as regards Alabama case. No difficulty as to the expression of regret desired by Americans. Proposed legislation to prevent bankrupt persons from taking part in legislative proceedings, especially with regard to Peers. Cabinet's proposal for alteration of the Secret Voting Bill.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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