| Collection | Victorian Papers, Main Series |
| Description | Vacancy in the office of Admiral of the Western Coast, due to the death of John Campbell, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane. (After his death the marquisate became extinct.) George, 8th Duke of Argyll, submitted for appointment as Admiral of the Western Coast. Lord Palmerston on the arrangements made for Queen Victoria's stay at Balmoral, in relation to her Ministers in Attendance. W.E. Gladstone and John, 1st Earl Russell, to attend on Her Majesty in Scotland. Sir George Grey, 2nd Baronet, to attend on Her Majesty in Scotland and on her return south. Lord Palmerston on the extinction of five Irish Peerages. Her Majesty's power to create a new one, in the event of three becoming extinct. Sir William Somerville (after 1st Baron Athlumney and Baron Meredyth) submitted. |