Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria.
ARRIVAL OF GUIZOT
House of Commons, 3rd March 1848.
Lord John Russell presents his humble duty to your Majesty: he has read with deep interest the affecting letter of the fallen King.
After the vicissitudes of a long life, it may be no irremediable calamity if a Prince of great powers of mind and warm domestic affections is permitted by Providence to end his days in peace and tranquillity.
Of course all enmity to his projects as a King ceases with his deposition.
M. Guizot came to London from Dover at half-past six.
Queen Victoria to the King of the French.
Palais de Buckingham, 3ème Mars 1848.