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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

    7 May 1861

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/19/93

    Letter from the Prince Consort to Lord John Russell acknowledging receipt of his letter regarding the Persian Ambassador and reporting that the Queen is willing to make an exception in his favour, to avoid any 'misconstruction'. He reports that the Queen will be happy to receive him in London on the 14 May. He also mentions the Duke of Bedford's health.

    • 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
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