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CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/41/95
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Mr Gladstone to Queen Victoria
Date11 May 1871
WriterGladstone, William Ewart
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionMr Gladstone's abandonment of the proposal to offer the Chancellorship of the Duchy of Lancaster to the Duke of Somerset (Edward Adolphus Seymour, 12th Duke of Somerset) in deference to Queen Victoria's wish. Sir George Grey (2nd Baronet) suggested. Mr Gladstone's congratulations to Queen Victoria on 'excellent aspect' of the negotiations (United States of America).
LanguageEnglish
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