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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/2/16
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Melbourne to Queen Victoria
Date	10 February 1839
Writer	Melbourne, 2nd Viscount
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Stormy and unpleasant Cabinet meeting. Howick made violent speech condemning the present system, arraigned conduct of Treasury and other Departments. Said he would resign because no measure was brought forward. Speech borne with patience. Mr Rice suggests Melbourne's inability to keep the Administration together after Howick's attitude in Cabinet. Robert Shapland, 1st Baron Carew, anxious for Charter House nomination for a nephew. Queen Victoria advised of the fact and will carry out the promise already made.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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