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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

3 May 1861

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/19/92

Letter from the Prince Consort to Lord John Russell reporting that the Queen approves of his explanatory draft on the Holstein question but wishes the Prince to add some comments.
  • Creator(s)

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

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

  • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

  • Place of Production
    White Lodge [Richmond]
  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence
    Language(s)
    English