Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria

30 May 1842

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/67/7

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.