CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/C/8/77
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell
Date3 February 1849
WriterVictoria, Queen
AddresseeRussell, John, Lord
DescriptionQueen Victoria is pleased that Sir Charles Napier is considered by all parties to be the fittest officer to take the command in India, and entirely approves the choice. She is not surprised that Lord Palmerston made a successful speech - no one is more dexterous in self-defence.
LanguageEnglish
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