| Collection | Victorian Papers, Main Series |
| Description | Lord Palmerston's view of Sir John McNeil's services and those of Colonel Alexander M. Tulloch. Their position, as a result of the Crimean War, compared with Lord Cardigan (James Thomas Brudenell, 7th Earl Cardigan), Colonel Henry William Gordon (after Sir), Lord Lucan (George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan) and Major General Sir Richard Airey (after 1st Baron). Lord Palmerston's preference for a Baronetcy or Privy Councillorship to be ascertained for Sir John McNeil. Duke of Portland's refusal of a Garter upon grounds of personal modesty. Enquiry to be made as to finality of this reply. |