VOL. 13H Summary of Contents. Correspondence relating mainly to the war in Italy....

VOL. 13H Summary of Contents. Correspondence relating mainly to the war in Italy. (The Queen's and Prince Consorts' correspondence: There are many notes, in this and other volumes, of letters received from the Queen and the Prince Consort; the originalswere returned to the Queen at J.R's request to his executors see Vol. 14D f.238. Copy extracts are found in this and other volumes as listed). Politics and government: question of a reform bill suspended due to the Italian "problem" (J.R. to Sir G. C. Lewis, fs. 194-9); but J.R. wants Lewis to gather data for a bill and to investigate bribery and corruption in sample boroughs. Foreign affairs: J.R. as foreign secretary; his instant involvement in the Italian war and uprisings. Italy, Austria and France: Foreign Office despatches to Lord Cowley (fs. 53-61; 77-106; 118-20) who presses for neutrality. Correspondence of J.R. and the Queen: her Austrian sympathies and concern for Prussia; her contra views on the government's pro Italian policy. French propositions for peace "..... the Emperor of the French is ..... anxious to gather in his laurels" (J.R. to the Queen, fs. 21-3); the armistice of Villafranca and resignation of Cavour. Garibaldi's campaign. Question of England's participation at a peace conference: Lord Palmerston considers advance agreement with France on measures essential; his views on the possible outcome of a conference (fs. 232-43); question of choice of representatives; the Queen approves of Lord Cowley but objects to Sir J. Hudson (fs. 256-67); 277-8). Correspondence: J.R.; the Queen; Lords Cowley, Brougham, Palmerston; Count de Persigny; Duchess of Parma and others. Foreign affairs: France: R. Cobden's proposal for a commercial treaty with U.K. to pave the way for a better relationship. Foreign affairs: U.S.A.: San Juan Is. dispute between U.S. and Britain; landings of opposing troops; danger of war. Foreign affairs: Turco-Persian boundary commission costs (f. 210). Foreign affairs: Spain and Morocco: question of British action to forestall Spanish intentions. Correspondence: Lord Palmerston. Foreign affairs: Diplomatic appointments: Lisbon; South and Central America: recall of L. C. Otway from Mexico and appointment of C. L. Wyke (fs. 110-11) and other appointments. Correspondence: J.R.; the Queen. Personal: J.R's Life of C. J. Fox: question whether Fox introduced Mrs. Robinson to Prince of Wales (George IV). Correspondence: Revd. W. Elwin. Praise for second volume from John Forster. Personal: The Queen's loan to J.R. of Abergeldie Castle for the autumn. Correspondence: Sir C. B. Phipps. Personal: Death of Lord Minto: The Queen's condolences. Personal: Duke of Bedford's philosophy (on hearing of J.R's arrival at Abergeldie): "..... a prosperous journey - a cheerful view of public affairs and happy home feelings - what more can be desired in life?" (fs. 191-2).

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