CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/A/25/15
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria
Date15 February 1856
WriterPalmerston, Henry, 3rd Viscount
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionLord Palmerston on Mr Layard's forthcoming motion regarding the appointment and employment of officers censured in Sir J. McNeill's report on supplies and transport (commissariat) during the Crimean War. Sir J. Graham's suggestion to meet the motion by appointing a Military Commission. Precedent in 1808 cited. Cabinet to consider the matter. Lord Palmerston on complaints of deductions from salaries for super annuation allowance on retirement. Proposed remedy.
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