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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/16/10
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date	1 February 1844
Writer	Peel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Commons reply to the Speech from the Throne. Debate passed off satisfactorily. Speech generally approved of. Amendments moved: 1.That the grievances of the people should be inquired into before Supplies are voted; 2. In respect to Corn Laws, taxation etc. Both negatived by immense majorities. Notice of amendment on Franchise in Ireland and pending trials. Feeling with regard to a good understanding with France not satisfactory.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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