Lord Palmerton to Henry Labouchere, 1856
Scope and Contents
Lord Palmerton, Prime Minister, to Henry Labouchere, Secretary of State for the Colonies, about the charge by Thomas Chisholm Anstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong, that John Walter Hulme, Chief Justice in Hong Kong, was drunk at the Governor’s table. He repeats comments by Bowring [Sir John Bowring] who was at the dinner. He warns that this matter needs to be handled carefully since Anstey’s correspondence is damaging and Hong Kong is not a “very favorite establishment in our House.” He suggests investigating Hulme’s character and the prejudices of those bringing the charge, especially Anstey who is “violent and intemperate.” August 27, 1856. Carte de visite of Lord Palmerton is included.
Dates
- Creation: 1856
Creator
- From the Collection: Joynt, Richard G. (Person)
Language of Materials
English French Latin
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository