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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
1 - Correspondence with Prime Ministers and Speeches from the Throne
10 - Correspondence with 3rd Earl Palmerston and 14th Earl of Derby as Prime Ministers
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/A/27/56
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Lord Derby to Queen Victoria
Date
7 March 1859
Writer
Derby, Edward, 14th Earl of
Addressee
Victoria, Queen
Description
Under Secretary of State for War vacancy, owing to the resignation of Charles Stewart, 2nd Viscount Hardinge. Lord Rosslyn's (James Alexander St Clair-Erskine, 3rd Earl of Rosslyn) request for this post. General Peel's view of him. Appointment submitted by Lord Derby. His surprise at the request.
Language
English
Extent
1 document
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