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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/28/78
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date	24 May 1860
Writer	Palmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Lord Palmerston's account of Cabinet's consideration of the Commission's Report on defences. Mr W.E. Gladstone's memorandum objecting to the provision of funds for fortifications by means of a loan. His present intention of resigning in the event of such a decision. Charles Lafitte's boasts of French intentions in Belgium. Cabinet decision concerning the Vote on Account (Civil Service Estimates). Attitude of Mr Disraeli in order to secure postponement of the Parliamentary Reform Bill (franchise in Ireland). Proposal to postpone the Reform Bill till next session. Lord Redesdale's notice of a motion as to the latest date for the 2nd Reading of Bills (in the House of Lords) sent up from the Commons. Cabinet consideration of the form and words of the motion.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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