This is a collection of parliamentary papers from the sessions of 1838-1841, as ordered by the House of Lords and presented by royal command. These papers cover a wide range of topics related to British government and society, including economic policy, social welfare, and foreign relations. This edition provides a fascinating glimpse into the workings of the Victorian-era British government. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.