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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/29/41
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date	3 May 1861
Writer	Palmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Lord John Russell's request to be raised to the House of Lords forwarded to Queen Victoria by Lord Palmerston. His regret at losing his debating power from Commons. Precedents to be examined regarding the rank in peerage to be conferred. Cases of Lord Canning (Charles John, 1st Earl Canning) and Lord Cowley (Henry Richard Charles, 1st Earl Cowley) cited. His expectation of becoming Leader in the House of Lords. To be asked not to press his request until the end of the session at all events.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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