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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      SIR GEORGE GREY (1799-1882)

      Letter from General Grey to Queen Victoria

      27 Aug 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/21/105

      Letter from General Grey to Queen Victoria regarding Charles Ruland's unexpected resignation and agreeing that Her Majesty's proposal is the best course of action under the current circumstances. He reports that he will write to Sir Charles Phipps and Lord Palmerston.

      • Creator(s)

        Sir George Grey (1799-1882) (writer)

        Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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