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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

      17 Jul 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/466/47

      Copy letter from Lord Lyons to Lord John Russell regarding his decision to take it upon himself to allow the President of the United States to publish a letter from the Queen. He states that it has had a positive impact upon public opinion with regard to the Prince of Wales's visit.

      • Creator(s)

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

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

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Washington DC [USA]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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