| Collection | Victorian Papers, Main Series |
| Description | Queen Victoria regrets the uncomfortable state of the money market, but is sure that Government interference will not do any good. Queen Victoria considers Richard Cobden well qualified for a seat on the Poor Law Board, and thinks that it would be to the Government's and the country's advantage to have his services. However, she considers it to be too sudden a step to move to the Cabinet from Covent Garden, and one which would cause much comment, setting a dangerous example to agitators. She therefore suggests that Cobden might serve as a public functionary in Parliament first, and be promoted to the Cabinet subsequently.
Queen Victoria approves of the Duke of Bedford entering the Cabinet. She agrees with Lord John Russell and Lord Clarendon that the present time is not favourable for the experiment of abolishing the Lord Lieutenancy [of Ireland?]. Queen Victoria thinks that Mr. [James] Stephen's elevation to the Privy Council will be a very proper reward for his services, and also suggests that he might be a suitable candidate for one of the new Civil degrees of the Order of the Bath. |