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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/27/82
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date	9 July 1859
Writer	Palmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Cabinet's decision regarding Sir J. Trelawney's Bill for the abolition of Church rates, in view of their inability to frame a satisfactory Government measure. Lord Palmerston on the need for further information as to the Fiji Islands' cotton-growing powers, before deciding on Queen Victoria's acceptance of the offer of sovereignty. Lord Palmerston on the forthcoming motion in the House of Commons urging the advantage of opening a carriage way from St James's Park into Charing Cross. Reply decided on by Cabinet. Lord Palmerston on the course considered advisable by Cabinet regarding armistice (Italy).
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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