CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/29/105
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date21 July 1861
WriterPalmerson, Henry, 3rd Viscount
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionLord Herbert's resignation received with the date left blank. To retain his seat in Cabinet. Lord Palmerston on the alterations in the proposed arrangements on Lord Herbert's resignation. Mr Fortescue's desire to remain Under Secretary for the Colonies in view of the danger of vacating his seat (at a re-election). Lord de Grey (G.F.S.R., 3rd Earl de Grey) to be Under Secretary for War. Lord Wodehouse's refusal to remain Under Secretary for the Foreign Office on the removal of Lord John Russell to the Lords. Proposal for Mr Thomas George Baring's return to the India Office as Under Secretary, for appointment of Mr A.H. Layard as Under Secretary for the Foreign Office and Sir R. Peel as Irish Secretary. Latter's qualifications. Effect of uncertainty.
LanguageEnglish
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