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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/3/43
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Melbourne to Queen Victoria
Date	4 May 1840
Writer	Melbourne, 2nd Viscount
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Melbourne moved the Second Reading of the Municipal Corporations Bill for abolishing the present contributions of Ireland, and substituting others in their room. Duke of Wellington made a cross speech, condemning the bill, but recommending Second Reading. Carried, 95 to 18. The 18 were the most violent of the Tory party whom Wellington cannot govern as he pleases.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
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