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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      Deposition of William Bird

      4 Jul 1842

      Bound manuscript paper | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/67/63

      An account of appraiser and general salesman, William John Bird of 26 Exmouth Street, Spa Fields. He states that he does not remember selling the pistol but remembers the prisoner bringing it back as he could not get it to work. Includes a note of the prisoner's response.

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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