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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)

    The Society for the Abolition of Slavery

    1 Jun 1840

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 2 pages (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/271/1

    Manuscript copy of Prince Albert's speech at a meeting of the Society for the Abolition for Slavery, held at Exeter Hall on 1 June 1840. Written in Prince Albert's hand. This was Prince Albert's first public speech in the UK and is referenced in Queen Victoria's journal (see VIC/MAIN/QVJ (W) 1 June 1840 (Princess Beatrice's copies)).

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 2 pages (whole object)

    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • writings (documents)
      Language(s)
      English
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