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
4 Apr 1859Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/12/56
Letter from Lord Derby to Queen Victoria reporting that the course of action chosen by the Queen, to appeal to the country, has been received with 'general assent, if not approval'. It has taken the opposition by surprise.
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 (3 pages) (whole object)
