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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/13/31
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date	11 November 1842
Writer	Peel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Peel had an interview with the Duke of Cambridge. Public feeling was that the Duke was rich. His Royal Highness feels that in the present state of the country and public revenue, caution is requisite in asking for a grant of public money [for Princess Augusta]. Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria concerning the King of Hanover's claim on the Crown Jewels. Cabinet's consideration of whether arbitration, or any other step, would be imprudent without legal advice. Controversy in a Court of Justice is to be avoided, yet any fair advantage for the Crown must not be relinquished. Proposes consulting the Attorney-General and Queen's Advocate. Their report to be submitted to Her Majesty.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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