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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
1 - Correspondence with Prime Ministers and Speeches from the Throne
18 - Correspondence with William Gladstone as Prime Minister
1 - Correspondence with William Gladstone as Prime Minister
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/A/52/35
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Queen Victoria to Mr Gladstone
Date
20 June 1880
Writer
Victoria, Queen
Addressee
Gladstone, William Ewart
Description
Queen Victoria's reply (to No. 34). She has long been of the opinion that Elementary Education was of too high a standard, and useless in consequence. Modification desirable. Queen Victoria deprecates strongly any renewal of a more friendly understanding with Russia. She is our real enemy and rival. Queen Victoria considers Woolwich the fitting place for the Army memorial subscribed for from every part of the Queen's dominions. Her Majesty's strong comment on the officer who deserted the Prince Imperial and still wears the Queen's uniforn.
Language
English
Extent
1 document
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
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