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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/29/1
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date	1 January 1861
Writer	Palmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Lord Palmerston's view of the effect of W.E. Gladstone's promotion to the House of Lords, as compared with that of Lord John Russell. His repeated threats of resignation in the previous session. Lord Palmerston's reference to Edward George, 14th Earl of Derby's and Mr Disraeli's offer of conservative support for any provisional administration formed by him, in the event of the break-up of the Government. Lord Palmerston on 'the approaching virtually accomplished dissolution ... of the great Northern Confederation' (United States of America). Mr H.S. Parkes submitted for a Companionship (C.B.) for his good conduct in China.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
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