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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/24/144
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date	6 November 1855
Writer	Palmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Proposed appointment of Mr Matthew T. Baines as Secretary of State for the Home Office, in the event of Sir George Grey's going to the Colonial Office. The latter's reluctance to become Secretary of State for the Colonies. His decision deferred. Lord Stanley's and Lord Derby's gratification at its offer to Lord Stanley, though refused by him. Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria on the question of Major General Patrick Grant's appointment to Command in Madras, India. Cabinet decision. Lord Hardinge's attitude. Lord Palmerston's undertaking. Lord Palmerston on Cabinet annoyance at a telegram from Sir J. Simpson anticipating disaster to an expedition to Kaffa and Arabat (Crimean War). Reply sent.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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