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Trench, Sir Frederick William, c 1777-1859 (Knight, army officer and politician)

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  • Existence: c 1777 - 1859

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Letter from Henry Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston to Sir Frederick Trench (c.1777-1859), 13 Mar. 1826

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8812/36
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University of Cambridge objects to provisions of Bill to erect a new town prison; it will petition the House, but needs time; committee should be postponed; the University thinks the town is 'trying to steal a march upon them', and should have consulted before bringing the Bill to Parliament; the University would be liable to tax 'which they have never hitherto borne', and the town could take university or college land, 'even Clare Hall piece'

Dates: 13 Mar. 1826
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