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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/A/19/166
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria
Date	22 February 1848
Writer	Russell, John, Lord
Addressee	Victoria, Queen
Description	Cabinet decided that a Select Committee should be proposed on Naval and Military expenditure. Notice to be given to the House. The Budget debate fixed for Monday. Exceptionally heavy taxes are on tea and tobacco. The most objectionable is the Window Tax. Some votes taken on account. Much ill humour anticipated by Russell. The Bishop of Chester's elevation to Archbishop of Canterbury is highly popular. The Earl of Powis will wait on Queen Victoria to deliver the late Earl's [Order of the Garter] Star and Ribbon. The Duke of Wellington writes to Russell respecting the widow of General Frederick Maitland, and Russell suggests a pension of £50.
Language	English
Extent	1 document
Access Conditions	Available for research
Level	Item

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