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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/13/74
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date	10 February 1843
Writer	Peel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Vote of thanks in Parliament on account of operations in China to have precedence when Howick's motion is brought forward after adjournment. Debate relating to the Gates of the Temple of Somnauth (see VIC/MAIN/A/69). Papers asked for with idea of Vote of Censure. Government ready to produce all papers except the despatch from Secret Committee. Papers moved for by Vernon Smith, who attacked Lord Ellenborough [Governor-General of India]. Bingham Baring not successful in his answer. Howick's motion [relating to the state of the country] implied want of confidence in Government, rather than of devising specific remedies for distress. Gladstone spoke, and the debate was adjourned.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
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