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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/21/94
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria
Date	6 May 1851
Writer	Russell, John, Lord
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Income Tax Bill: Russell stated that the Government would accept the tax for one year, and agree to proposed inquiry meanwhile. Liberals pleased. Protectionists annoyed at the notion of modifications which might make Income Tax perpetual. House in Committee. Report fixed for Thursday. Russell explained the course to be pursued (regarding salaries). Russell anticipates Government defeat on the question regarding Scotch and Irish spirits.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
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