Mr Gladstone writes that he has had a conversation with the Attorney General who has grave doubts whether Gordon's journal is their property or constitutes an official document. He writes that before advising Sir A. Gordon, SCC is to consult with the Law Offices and that the situation is "a great mess". Sent from: 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, London.
Letter from William Ewart Gladstone to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
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- GB 2495 CS8/1687
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1687, CS8/340/1687
- Dates of Creation
- 21 March 1885
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 letter
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