CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/F/9/87
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria
Date28 January 1852
WriterRussell, John, Lord; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
AddresseeVictoria, Queen
DescriptionLetter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria stating that he feels she has been misinformed on the character of Mr Vernon Smith and explaining why he believes he will be suitable for the role of Secretary at War. He states that he will find it impossible to go on after the rupture with Lord Palmerston if the Queen does not support his proposals.
Place Of WritingPembroke Lodge
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (4 pages)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper; mounted
Access ConditionsAvailable in surrogate form only
Digitisation NotesThese papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
URLhttps://albert.rct.uk
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