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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      SIR CHARLES BEAUMONT PHIPPS (1801-66)

      Copy letter from Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps to Charles Ruland

      20 Sep 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/21/107

      Copy letter from Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps to Charles Ruland expressing Queen Victoria's appreciation for his service to both herself and the Prince Consort. He also reports that he will receive a retiring allowance of £100.

      • Creator(s)

        Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps (1801-66) (writer)

        Carl Ruland (1834-1907) (addressee)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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