| Collection | Victorian Papers, Main Series |
| Description | Lord Palmerston on the title taken by elder sons of Peers, on being called to the House of Lords during their fathers' lifetime, with reference to the case of the Duke of Somerset's (E.A.S., 12th Duke of Somerset) eldest son (Edward Adolphus Ferdinand, Earl St Maur and 13th Baron Seymour). Case of Lord Lansdowne's eldest son cited (Henry Fitzmaurice, 4th Marquis of Lansdowne). Lord Palmerston on Lord Hatherton's refusal of the Lord Lieutenancy of Staffordshire. Lord Lichfield's acceptance. Approved by Queen Victoria on 6 June. |