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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/20/121
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria
Date	7 February 1850
Writer	Russell, John, Lord
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Hawes' motion for the re-appointment of Special Committee on grievances [relating to Ceylon]. Disraeli attempted to tack on a Censure on Government for omitting to summon certain witnesses. Rejected. A later motion to summon witnesses on the authority of the House was only rejected by a majority of nine. Jealousy of the House (of Commons) of its authority and prevailing prejudice against Lord Grey caused the near division.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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