CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/28/149
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date28 August 1860
WriterPalmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionLord Palmerston's report of the Prorogation of Parliament. Gloomy forecast by Michael Thomas Basst for the brewing industry. Richard Spooner's prophecy of a bad harvest; consequent run on the bank and necessity for 'his favourite scheme' - discontinuance of cash payments and the issue of one pound notes. Lord Palmerston's reply.
LanguageEnglish
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