Journal of the 2nd Earl of Minto chiefly political in content and including detailed reporting of discussions in Cabinet on foreign and home affairs., 26 June 1850-24 July 1851.
Item
Identifier: MS.11997
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The journals are of interest for the study of the Russell administration. MS.11995 records the 2nd Earl of Minto's disagreement with the rest of the Cabinet over the question of Sicily, on which he threatened to resign. All the volumes display generally the 2nd Earl's very strong pro-Italian sentiments and hostility to Austria.
Dates
- Creation: 26 June 1850-24 July 1851.
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
91 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: Undetermined
Arrangement
91 folios.
Repository Details
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National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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manuscripts@nls.uk