CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/15/8
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date1 July 1843
WriterPeel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionMotion to withdraw annuity of £21,000 from the King of Hanover. Opposed by Peel on the ground that it was secured to the Duke of Cumberland for life, and withdrawal would be a violation of good faith. Motion lost (191 to 91). Strong expressions against the King in the debate.
LanguageEnglish
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