| Collection | Victorian Papers, Main Series |
| Description | Lord Palmerston on Lord Elgin's (James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin) offer to resign as Postmaster General, in view of Sir Rowland Hill's absence from office (illness) and his own mission to China. Suggestion as to his resuming office in the event of the latter, on his arrival at Suez or Aden, proving unnecessary. Lord Palmerston's reply. George, 8th Duke of Argyll proposed as Postmaster General, under certain conditions. |