CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/16/133
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date26 October 1844
WriterPeel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionThe Lord Mayor to be honoured with a Baronetcy. A question arises as to the presentation of the Sheriffs of London to Queen Victoria. The Sheriffs protest against an arrangement made by the Lord Mayor, and claim presentation as a right. Peel dissents, but advises Queen Victoria. Usual to knight the Sheriffs on the occasion of the Sovereign's first visit to the City, but Peel demurs here, as this is not a first visit.
LanguageEnglish
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