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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/21/22
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria
Date	27 July 1850
Writer	Russell, John, Lord
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	The Oath of Abjuration by Jewish Members of Parliament. The Commons engaged on Baron Rothschild's claim to take his seat in the Commons [as Member of Parliament for the City of London]. Russell will support him on one point, but will not vote for omitting the words 'On the true faith of a Christian'. Great excitement in the City. [The Baron had demanded to be sworn on the Old Testament]. Russell submits Lord Seymour's letters on Royal Parks, and concurs. Army Estimates: Remaining votes carried. Supply will not close before Monday, 5th August.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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