Victoria R.
Footnote 11: The Queen, while driving down Constitution Hill, was fired at by one William Hamilton, the pistol being charged only with powder. He was tried under the Act of 1842, and sentenced to seven years' transportation.
Footnote 12: Princess Helena (now Princess Christian), born 25th May 1846.
Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell.
ANNEXATION OF THE PUNJAB
Osborne, 26th May 1849.
The Queen has to say, in answer to Lord John Russell's communication respecting India, that she quite approves the annexation of the Punjab, and is pleased to find that the Government concur in this view. The elevation of Lord Dalhousie to a Marquisate is well deserved, and almost the only thing that can be offered him as a reward for his services; but considering his want of fortune, the Queen thinks that it should be ascertained in the first instance whether the increase of rank will be convenient to him. Lord Gough's elevation to the dignity of Viscount has the Queen's sanction.
Lord John Russell to the Prince Albert.
FOREIGN OFFICE BUSINESS
Chesham Place, 19th June 1849.