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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

Deposition of Frederick Dassett

3 Jul 1842

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/67/54

An account taken of the experience of Frederick Dassett during the attempt on Queen Victoria's life. He states that he was in the park with his brother and uncle when he saw a 'hunchbacked' boy. He writes that his brother took the pistol from the boy and gave it to a policeman who laughed and gave it back. Copy.
  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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