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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      EDGAR ALFRED BOWRING (1826-1911)

      Letter from Edgar Bowring to General Charles Grey

      18 Apr 1861

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/10/69

      Letter from Edgar Bowring to General Charles Grey apologising for the delay in his reply but expressing his gratitude and honour to receive the royal command contained in Grey's previous letter.

      • Creator(s)

        Edgar Alfred Bowring (1826-1911) (writer)

        General Sir Charles Grey (1804-70) (addressee)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Whitehall [London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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