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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

    PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

    Letter from the Prince Consort to Lord John Russell

    24 Apr 1861

    Loose mansucript paper; mounted | 1 document (5 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/19/89

    Letter from the Prince Consort to Lord John Russell reporting that the Queen wishes Lady Frances not be sent to 'too unhealthy a station', as she believes she makes a better diplomat than her husband. The Prince also writes that the Princess Royal would like Gentz's series of historical reports to be published and asks if Russell can find a copy in the Foreign Office.

    • Creator(s)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)

      John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)

    • 1 document (5 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Osborne House
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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