Disraeli said he was prepared to form an administration which he believed would carry on her Majesty’s affairs with efficiency, and would possess her confidence; but he could not undertake to carry on her Majesty’s government in the present House of Commons.
Morley recounts Disraeli's written assurance to the Queen about forming a government.
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