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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/51/25
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from General Ponsonby to Queen Victoria
Date	1 March 1877
Writer	Ponsonby, Henry, General; Private Secretary
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	General Ponsonby on his conversation with Lord Beaconsfield. Lord J. Manners' readiness to accept the office of Lord Privy Seal, in spite of having to stand for re-election as a result of omission in the Act, the office being regarded as one for a Peer only. Lord Sandon's refusal of the office of Postmaster General, in view of the unpopularity of the Post Office in Liverpool. Suggested delay in the announcement of Queen Victoria's visit to Manchester. General Ponsonby on his conversation with Lord Beaconsfield on the position regarding Deceased Wife's Sister (marriage law), attitude of Ritualists and Tories.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
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