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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/Z/466/46
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Copy letter from Lord Lyons to Lord John Russell
Date	9 July 1860
Writer	Lyons, 1st Viscount; British Minister to the United States
Addressee	Russell, John, Lord; Foreign Secretary
Description	Copy letter from Lord Lyons to Lord John Russell reporting on the welcome receipt of a letter from Her Majesty, confirming the Prince of Wales's visit to the United States. He writes that President Buchanan was delighted to receive an autograph from the Queen, describing him as being 'moved from the usual staid solemnity of his demeanour'. He also mentions that Miguel Miramón, a Mexican statesman, is said to have been taken prisoner by troops favoured by the President of the United States.
Place Of Writing	Washington
Language	English
Extent	1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
Level	Item

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