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VICPRIV - Private papers of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Prince Consort
1 - Correspondence and papers of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort
45 - Correspondence about the attempts on Queen Victoria's life by John Francis and John Bean, including papers concerning the trials and subsequent alterations of the law, etc.
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/M/67/7
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date
[30 May 1842]
Writer
Peel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
Addressee
Victoria, Queen
Description
Sir Robert Peel expresses his shame and indignation at the attempt on Queen Victoria's life. He writes that the news reached him in the House of Commons and that proceedings were suspended. He also mentions that the assassin has been brought to the Home Office.
Place Of Writing
Home Office
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"
URL
https://albert.rct.uk
Level
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