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Journal following the fall of the Russell ministry and the retirement of the 2nd Earl of Minto from the Cabinet., 18 November 1852-22 August 1853.

 Item
Identifier: MS.11999

Scope and Contents

The journal is concerned chiefly with the terminal illness of the Countess of Minto at Nervi, near Genoa, but includes some incidental discussion of Italian politics and of Lord John Russell's relations with the Aberdeen ministry.

Dates

  • Creation: 18 November 1852-22 August 1853.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

78 Leaves

Arrangement

78 folios.

Genre / Form

Repository Details

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

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