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Prince Albert's Family Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s relationships with various family members

RICHARD BICKERTON PEMELL LYONS, 1ST EARL LYONS (1817-87)

Copy letter from Lord Lyons to Lord John Russell

9 Jul 1860

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/466/46

Copy letter from Lord Lyons to Lord John Russell reporting on the welcome receipt of a letter from Her Majesty, confirming the Prince of Wales's visit to the United States. He writes that President Buchanan was delighted to receive an autograph from the Queen, describing him as being 'moved from the usual staid solemnity of his demeanour'. He also mentions that Miguel Miramón, a Mexican statesman, is said to have been taken prisoner by troops favoured by the President of the United States.
  • Creator(s)

    Richard Bickerton Pemell Lyons, 1st Earl Lyons (1817-87) (writer)

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

  • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence