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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 Prince Albert

    20 May 1855

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/17/26

    Colonel Phipps expresses his concerns and doubts about the proposed travel as outlined in Mr Gibbs' memorandum.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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