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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/29/42
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord John Russell to Lord Palmerston
Date	3 May 1861
Writer	Russell, John, Lord
Addressee	Palmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
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 rank in the peerage to be conferred. Cases of Lord Canning and Lord 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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