CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/21/81
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell
Date9 April 1851
WriterVictoria, Queen
AddresseeRussell, John, Lord
DescriptionRussell says arrangement now made (regarding Royal Balls) satisfactory. Balls on Wednesdays preferable [to Mondays, which are always busy days in the Commons]. Disraeli's motion - a resolution that any relief that can be given from taxation ought to be given to the Landed Interest. Free Traders will generally vote against it. Russell refers to a letter in the "Times" on a subject which would excite public attention. The new town which has grown up west of Buckingham Palace requires a freer access to town than is now given. Will Queen Victoria consult Lord Seymour?
LanguageEnglish
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