| Collection | Victorian Papers, Main Series |
| Description | George Frederick Samuel Robinson, 3rd Earl De Grey's (after 1st Marquis of Ripon) proposed transfer from the War Office to be Under Secretary for India and representative of the office in the House of Lords. James Andrew, Marquis of Dalhousie: last holder of the office of Lord Clerk Register (in Scotland). James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, tentatively suggested for vacant Thistle. Lord J. Russell's proposal to give him a pension of £2000 for his services in China. Precedent of Sir Henry Pottinger cited. Lord Palmerston on the propriety of sending Garter to the King of Prussia (William I). Desire to postpone definite suggestion for vacant riband. Lord Charles John, 1st Earl Canning, tentatively suggested for vacant Garter. |