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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

GEORGE HAMILTON-GORDON, 4TH EARL OF ABERDEEN (1784-1860)

Letter from Lord Aberdeen to Queen Victoria

17 Dec 1853

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/11/24

Letter from Lord Aberdeen to Queen Victoria reporting on the proceedings of Cabinet. He mentions his communication to the Cabinet regarding Lord Palmerston's correspondence and states his intended proposal of Sir George Grey to accept the Home Office position. On the Cabinet's consideration of 'Eastern Affairs', Aberdeen's decision to adopt strong measures was passed, however no violent or hostile actions were taken.
  • Creator(s)

    George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860) (writer)

    Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)

  • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence