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Journals of the 2nd Earl of Minto chiefly political in content and including detailed reporting of discussions in Cabinet on foreign and home affairs., 1848-1852.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.11995-11998

Scope and Contents

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: 1848-1852.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

4 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Fonds: Undetermined

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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