CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/C/10/53
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell
Date28 January 1852
WriterVictoria, Queen
AddresseeRussell, John, Lord
DescriptionWith regard to the appointment of the Secretary at War, Queen Victoria does not wish to cast any imputation on the character or position of (Robert) Vernon Smith, but merely from his having been laughed at for his high opinion of himself. If Lord John Russell cannot make another and better appointment, the Queen will sanction this one.
LanguageEnglish
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