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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)

    Letter from Colonel Phipps to Lieutenant Cowell

    15 Apr 1856

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/17/37

    Lieutenant Cowell's letter of appointment as tutor to Prince Alfred, outlining his role, salary and 'superintendence of the establishment at the cottage in Windsor Park'. Copy.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Sir John Clayton Cowell (1832-94) (addressee)

    • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Buckingham Palace
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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