CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/3/96
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Lord Melbourne to Queen Victoria
Date7 August 1840
WriterMelbourne, 2nd Viscount
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionMelbourne mentions the attempted assassination of Louis Bonaparte, at Boulogne. Most inopportune at this moment. The French might attribute it to England. Comments on the mad attempt. Melbourne has the Queen's Speech to prepare for the consideration of the Cabinet, and therefore Queen Victoria will excuse him.
LanguageEnglish
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