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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/29/34
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Summary of Lord Palmerston's correspondence with his colleagues
Date	14 - 15 April 1861
Writer	Palmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
Description	Lord Palmerston to the Prince Consort on the reception in the House of the financial statement and proposals. Reply to Prince Consort's objections. Government's attitude in the event of an attempt to repeal war duty on tea. Advantages of proposing the repeal of paper duties, coupled with another popular measure, in view of the previous dispute with the House of Lords. John Bright: 'Our real Budget maker and Chancellor of the Exchequer'. W.E. Gladstone's reply to Lord Palmerston's criticism of his proposals for the Budget. Granville George, 2nd Earl Granville's views on the Budget and interpretation of Lord Palmerston's statement as to his attitude in event of defeat. Edward John, 2nd Baron Stanley of Alderley's denunciation of the budget. Sir Charles Wood's views on the Budget. John Esmonde's part in the discussion about the Galway Contract [Galway Packet Company].
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
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