HL Deb 08 August 1839 vol 50 c18
The Duke of Argyll

(as Lord High Steward of the Household) announced that her Majesty had been waited on with the Address agreed to by their Lordships on Friday last (relative to the Slave-trade), and to which she had returned the following most gracious answer. The noble Duke read the Answer:— I receive this Address with great satisfaction. I will direct orders to be given to my cruizers in accordance with your wishes, fully relying upon your assurance, that you will concur in the measures which will thus be rendered necessary.

Address and Answer to be printed and published.

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