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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/17/160
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date	6 August 1845
Writer	Peel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Russell criticised the Government, regarding the absence of the Sovereign from the Country, for not making provision for the exercise of Royal Authority by the appointment of Lords Justices. Peel inquiring into precedents since 1688. Law Officers startled at the suggestion of departing from the precedent of George IV. The question may be raised next Session. Peel thinks it well to consider the appointment of Lords Justices.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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