CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/42/79
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Mr Gladstone to Queen Victoria
Date5 December 1871
WriterGladstone, William Ewart
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionMr Gladstone on Mr Lowe's speech. His apparent failure to point out the responsibility of Parliament for the arrangements connected with the Civil List and the redemption of Sir Robert Peel's (2nd Baronet) pledge in 1842 respecting payment of Income Tax by Queen Victoria. The effect of Sir Charles Dilke's speech on himself. The real desideratum. Mr Gladstone on the possibility of John Bright taking the Chancellorship of the Duchy of Lancaster. His view of Sir C. Dilke's attitude. The effect on the public mind in the event of his accession to office.
LanguageEnglish
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