Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
EDWARD SMITH-STANLEY, 14TH EARL OF DERBY (1799-1869)
Letter from Lord Derby to Queen Victoria
29 Mar 1859Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/12/50
Letter from Lord Derby to Queen Victoria requesting an audience with the Queen the following day. He also reports on the divisions in Lord John Russell's motion, stating that a government majority is now doubtful, and mentions that peerages have been accepted by Colonel Wyndham, Sir Charles Morgan and Mr Tatton Egerton.
Creator(s)
Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869) (writer)
View person pageQueen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)
1 document (4 pages) (whole object)