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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/49/50
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Mr Disraeli to Queen Victoria
Date	18 November 1875
Writer	Disraeli, Benjamin
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Mr Disraeli on the Khedive of Egypt's desire to part with his shares in the Suez Canal. Proposals of a French company. Their effect on the position of the possessor. Vital importance of the Canal belonging to England. Cabinet's decision to obtain the shares, if possible. Khedive's need of 3 to 4 million pounds by the end of the month. 'Scarcely breathing time.' But the thing must be done'.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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