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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
1 - Correspondence with Prime Ministers and Speeches from the Throne
6 - Correspondence with Lord John Russell as Prime Minister
2 - Correspondence with Lord John Russell as Prime Minister
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/A/20/170
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria
Date
1 June 1850
Writer
Russell, John, Lord
Addressee
Victoria, Queen
Description
Sir E. Buxton's motion, which meant reconsideration of the Sugar Duties Act of 1848 [against unrestricted competition between British Colonies and Slave-trading countries] negatived. 274 to 234. In 1848 the majority was only 15. Now it is 41.
Language
English
Extent
1 document
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